Cause a commotion: 8 audition outfits to get their attention.

Auditioning can be terrifying. One way to ease your nerves is by feeling secure in what you're wearing. Dressing to impress only works if you're happy with what you have on! From your headshot to your audition outfit, ask yourself what impression you want to make. Do you want to show off your funky or spunky side? Or are you classy and romantic? Play up an aspect of your personality that you're proud of. Be bold, but stay true to who you are. If you're comfortable in a simple black leotard, wear it. If you're willing to stand out, go for it. An outfit or photo will get the casting directors' attention; it's up to you to wow them after that!

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On Anna Boy-cut camisole leotard by Body Wrappers #T7313, $46.50. www.bodywrappers.com.

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On NaTalia "Aspire" leotard by Mirella, #M207L, $31. www.blochworld.com. Hot shorts by Liberts, #10182, $11.99. www.liberts.com.

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On Natalie Seamless shrug by Balera, #SM2751, $10.95. www.dancewearsolutions.com; Camisole top by Frontline, #100-424, $32. www.capeziodance.com; Hot short with contrast piping by Body Wrappers, #T7311, $30. www.bodywrappers.com

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On Chelsea Performance Essentials hot pink leotard with front zipper by Bloch, #L2740, $35.50. www.blochworld.com. Tech shorts by Danskin, #9073, $38. www.danskin.com.

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Take extra clothing with you. That way if your original outfit doesn't work out, you're not stuck with it.

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On Natalie "Orlando" camisole crop by Sansha, #D103C, $18. www.sansha.com. Alexandra booty shorts by Just For Kix, #AC-21, $11.99. www.justforkix.com.

Wear your favorite color for an extra boost of self-esteem.

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On NaTalia Reversible camisole leotard by Natalie, #N8371, $30.95. www.discountdance.com. "Anna" skirt by Sansha, #D0718N, $15.50. Footless purple tights by Sansha, #T96, $9.75. www.sansha.com. Manhattan character shoe by Capezio/Ballet Makers, Inc., #653, $60. www.capeziodance.com.

On Anna Retro camisole leotard by Capezio/Ballet Makers, Inc., #3970, $28. www.capeziodance.com. Fishnet body tight by Sansha, $49. www.sansha.com. Manhattan Xtreme tap shoe, #657, $69.50. www.capeziodance.com.

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Don't be afraid to stand out if you want to be noticed.

On Chelsea Halter leotard by Eurotard, #33775, $35. www.eurotard.com. Skirt by Leo's Dancewear, #60-83, $26. www.leosdancewear.com. Adult soft tights by Freed of London, $20. www.freedusa.com.

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Try on your outfit ahead of time to prevent distractions such as straps falling down or the bottom fabric riding up.

MODELED BY Anna Courter, NaTalia Johnson, Chelsea Rittenhouse, and Natalie Harris of Urban Ballet Theater

PHOTOGRAPHED BY Jacob Pritchard

HAIR & MAKEUP BY Chuck Jensen