You need to stand out in today’s competitive market to land that skating gig. There are a lot of skaters with the same skill level and background all competing for the same spot. So how can you “market” yourself to get noticed among all the others?
I have made a very successful career in entertaining producers and audiences. It was unheard of to make it on to Champions On Ice for an extended period of time with anything less than a National gold medal or being on an Olympic team. I knew that the tour needed a good comedian and demonstrated my Cartman/Doubtfire to Tom Collins in 1999. I joined as a full cast member in 2000. I could always entertain an audience, but to get Tom’s approval was another. I found a talent of being able to put together:
In a demo DVD you need to introduce yourself, show your tricks and elements, and present one good program. Let Dan put together a great Demo DVD for you.
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MTV “Made” has a certain format they use to audition people. They ask their potential coaches to answer a few questions on camera and upload it to the internet. Role playing is one part of the interview in which MTV wants the coach “snap” on the person for being late. Richard and [...]
When Alberto asked me to help him with his demo DVD I immediately said yes. He had a pretty funny vision and between the two of us we came up with a good entertaining skit. Less than a week later, he was offered a role in Singapore.
When making demo DVD to send to producers you need to catch their attention. Notice how Jillian introduces herself and gives the producers a very quick preview of what she can do.
If the producer would like to see more then there is a section of her skating that the producer can view.
Producers also want [...]
Maria is a very talented young girl who is finishing off her last year of high school and getting ready to set herself up to start touring when finished. She happens to have a great personality as well as a great voice. Notice how we attempted to bring that fact in to play [...]
