BALLET COMPANY AUDITIONS VLOG!

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

What ballet companies do you think I auditioned for? One is very big, one is medium sized, and the other one is a smaller company ✨💕

[@tamaraventer4207]

I think you auditioned for Pittsburg ballet theatre, and the others idk but I remember u saying u rlly wanted to go there xx

[@katt2266]

I agree with person before me Pittsburg ballet I THINK

[@kj989]

About forgetting combinations... If your zoom class has a screen recording feature in-app, I'd use that. If not, I would get screen recording software so you can see the class anytime you need it. If that won't work, try to record yourself practicing the combo as soon as you can. I hope this helped. 💙

[@starsupontheland]

Miami City Ballet and Joffrey Ballet?

[@LilahsGotRizz]

Pittsburg ballet definitely

[@GoldieJane]

I cannot even IMAGINE how difficult it must be to be auditioning for companies right now. Hang in there girl!!! You got this.

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Thank you 💕🥺

[@ani_in_the_building143]

my guesses are Joffrey and the American Ballet

[@baileyrae5032]

She said joffery at 14:18 she said it was better than the joffery

[@romacherubini437]

i have a feeling that i five years i will have a video suggestion titled interview with principal dancer mackenzie daviz

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Hahaha aw💗💗💕

[@ashadams8143]

Agreed

[@brynnbeal9130]

Facts though!

[@samanthas48]

You definitely said Joffrey towards the end, so Joffrey 😂😂

[@chocolatevanillaswirl_10]

Hope she gets in. She works so hard

[@billiebossanova8095]

💯💯

[@ziyle5238]

Same

[@Its_Elise_C]

Truth be told bc of covid every ballet company in the country is cutting staff right now the are people who were offered their apprenticeship positions two years ago who still have not started. Also she is a good dancer but she is not great in this world you have to be great and as far as elite level ballet goes she is very average. So in all likelihood unless her internet fame helps her out because companies can see how nice and hardworking and smart she is there is no way she is getting a spot somewhere.

[@billiebossanova8095]

@@Its_Elise_C I agree Ik this may not be the same but I’m in band and i remember thinking I was really good but then I went to a higher level and everyone was the same as me or some even better so then I and everyone had to step up and do much better and push ourselves so we could make it to higher levels and I feel it’s the same with ballet. You may be good in your level but going higher like you said you might just be average and not as experienced as you think.

[@ilsesmith3148]

I’m a trainee with a smaller ballet company in FL and it has been a great experience. Honestly smaller companies can be so so so good because you will receive more one on one attention and grow at a faster rate! So whatever happens will be what is best for you, good luck!!☺️

[@camilamickelson3735]

Same I go to west Florida dance company k

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

They are good but no great, smaller companies dont get sponsors from places like lets say YAGP..which is what almost every ballerina aims for

[@balletpink2218]

@@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221 YAGP doesn’t sponsor companies. It’s the other way around. Companies such as the Royal Ballet school sponsor YAGP and offer scholarships.

[@itsjiminsnonexistentjams1221]

@@balletpink2218 yagp has sponsored NYC ballet and Bolshoi to get their trainee to model for there merchandise.

[@folkmoreswiftie]

ABT or PNB, Joffrey or Pittsburg Ballet ? GOOD LUCK, YOU ARE AWESOME!

[@kenzienelson8192]

I think she mentioned Joffrey at 14:18

[@baileyrae5032]

@@kenzienelson8192 she did

[@rosag7945]

i reallyyy liked this video, i felt like we were chatting, and talking about companies and auditions. such good vibes 😌 when you were talking about your first audition and how you were disappointed i literally felttt that. but always remember no matter how many bad days you are still literally an AMAZINGG dancer ! always remember that and once again the vibes are unmatched today.

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Yes thank you🥺💕

[@ziyle5238]

@@dancingwithmackenzie I secound what she said you are amazing

[@rebeccam6536]

That green leotard looks so good on you!

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Thanks!!

[@ziyle5238]

Irk

[@lilly_37]

Yesss! It really goes with her red hair!

[@warmfrog6980]

ikrr

[@warmfrog6980]

i love how people are actually watching you grow as a ballet dancer, it honestly just warms my heart. i’ve been watching for a good three years now, and im remembering when you first started. honestly so wholesome seeing where you are now!

[@justasmalltowngirl7455]

Can you make a video of you learning the dance from “Barbie and the 12 dancing princesses” that’d be so cool 😂

[@urie4678]

OMG YES😭😭😭😭

[@jettwashed]

i'm PRAYING you get position!!!

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Thank u!!

[@linamarkart2882]

I am currently studying Musical Theatre in Germany and we have a very basic Ballet class (besides to our other dance courses Jazz and Tap and our acting and singing classes) and I already feel in that class how much discipline and ambition you need in order to get the stuff right and I know its a joke compared to what you are doing..I have deepest respect for Ballet professionals!!

[@Uhhbyeee]

OMG I’m looking to apply to MT programs there! What should I look for?

[@linamarkart2882]

@@Uhhbyeee That's so cool! First it is very important that you have German songs in your Rep .. that's required for the auditions there ..and with monologues it depends..there are a few "Public" musical schools that also demand German literature here but then there are the private one's that sometimes accept both so I would just ask ..well and then it is good to know that at private schools you show all three, singing, dancing and acting before they make a decision while at the public one's you can be eliminated in every round and the first one is singing :) good luck!!

[@Uhhbyeee]

@@linamarkart2882 are there any school that you recommend?

[@linamarkart2882]

Victoria Thomas I am at Stage School Hamburg, thats the probably most known private one which i can really recommend, and if you wanna go for the public ones, i would look for „Theaterakademie August Everding“ in Munich or „Folkwang Universtiy of Arts“ in Essen :)

[@Vivi-hv7ee]

ABT or PNB Joffrey or Pittsburg ballet???? YOU ARE SO AMAZING AND YOU WILL GET IN❤️💕🥰😘

[@flyingdana2317]

14:15 you slipped with Joffrey😉 hope you get in gurl !

[@kristinamijic3988]

I am not ballerina nor any kind of dancer, but I love ballet so much, I love your videos and I admire you so much.

[@niapawina]

SAME!

[@billiebossanova8095]

I take dance classes on zoom with my class and it’s hard for me too to like reverse what I’m seeing, especially when I’m learning a dance and then I see my teacher go to the right on the screen so I do and then I’m like wait no I’m supposed to go to the left in like “real life” 😂 idk its a little hard 🙈😂😂

[@makennaallison1902]

God bless you!

[@glah930]

yess it’s so harddd .

[@marydavis2312]

GIRL I loved this vlog!! I love how you are very genuine with us bc as dancers we know how it feels to go through stressful auditions and things like that! I wish you the best of luck!! You are very mature and an amazing dancer so I'm sure you will end up with an amazing company

[@zixiong681]

mackenzie: every company does contemporary, just because you can do classical ballet doesn't mean you can do contemporary me, who's never taken a contemporary class except for random videos I followed along to on youtube: *well shit* edit: I'm auditioning for a serious ballet school (because i'm only taking class after school right now) soon and I'm so scared but you look so excited? relaxed? idk but you didn't seem too stressed and that is the mentality I wish to have!! but I'm still worried, scared, embarrassed and nervous at the same time and every time I think about it my heart drops soo...

[@swathimaddi7513]

I love your emotional journey in this video and the messages you conveyed.

[@christalodum3365]

Zoom auditions have been so hard for me too 😭 I'm so wobbly

[@savannahlee72]

You are a beautiful dancer and love seeing these videos! One thing that helped me with company auditions is remembering that not only are you auditioning so they can see if you’re a good fit, but you’re also auditioning to see if they are a good fit for you. Going into auditions with that mindset made me feel more relaxed and in control of the situation. Can’t wait to hear where you end up!!

[@olivia-yf5tb]

i am 13 and i’m not a trainee like a professional trainee or whatever but they have a trainee program for like 10-18 i think at a local company so i’m doing that and i got my first pair of pointe shoes the other day IM SO EXCITED 🥳

[@RubberDucky-ri1nb]

Are you auditioning for Joffrey or PNB? 💛

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

11:22 I think we have a lot in common, I auditioned for 3 conservatoires also online and also felt for ages that because I'm going to one of the "less prestigious" ones that I'm not good enough, which is complete crap because how a place feels matters so much more, league tables mean nothing

[@sabinamaria]

I HAVE NEVER CLICKED SO FAST! I cannot believe I am this early! I love you so much Mackenzie; cannot wait to see your journey ahead!!

[@kristinamijic3988]

Haha It's 8 pm in my country😁

[@ziyle5238]

It's 4am for me

[@kathymyers7279]

Screw that “dream co.”! Lol (I said it for you dear. ) kidding aside, you shouldn’t give up with this dream. Keep auditioning there anyway because things change. Directors, what they look for, ect ,ect. And just the DOING of auditioning is helping you to get in somewhere! Not ONE experience is wasted. You are growing as a pro before even getting your first paycheck from a company. Because it takes more than perfect feet and technique. I know you know this. Thankyou for sharing your journey with us I feel privileged. Virtual hugs! Prayers!

[@emersongillispie6026]

I think she auditioned for Joffrey for sure and PBT maybe. Btw Kenzie I always feel like I’m stupid at auditions and on zoom classes. I know that feeling too well and always remember you are such a beautiful and talented dancer.

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

4:23 look gurl if I got into music college on my worst absolute ass audition dw there's hope for you, prolly a bit more than jus hope, You never know! They're looking for potential 😁

[@xochiatienza7594]

I was in your balletmet audition and it was literally so hard to mirror everything on zoom i was rlly struggling lmao

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Omg 🤣 surprisingly i did well understanding those combinations i think it was because I had 2 other zoom auditions before so i was getting the hang of it hahahah

[@xochiatienza7594]

@@dancingwithmackenzie yah that was my first company audition so i was definitely a bit out of it but the contemporary part was so fun!

[@ziyle5238]

@@xochiatienza7594 I'm sure you are both gonna get in

[@niapawina]

I swear ur vlogs are so chilll!!! Love it!!!

[@bellasalmon4654]

Thank you so much for filming this it felt so real and was so relatable. it's nice to know that other dancers go through the same things I do. I totally feel how you felt being shaky and embarrassed 😅 I am praying that everything works out for you, you are amazing! ❤️

[@alston6533]

Girl I literally never comment on KZbin.....but my dude just take a deep breath. You're in a good spot. You've got tons of support, you're growing your brand, and at 18 you have so much room for potential and growth. Just cuz auditions are hard one year doesn't mean that you can't try again or find a company elsewhere that you like better/suits you better. Take some of the pressure off girly if ya can cuz you are so talented and I really see awesome things in your dance future. Don't stress, have fun :)

[@mimilamar5662]

i feel this whole video on another level.

[@mariaalicemelazo7464]

tysm for showing the truth about auditioning and trying to get into a company. We usually just see girls being succesful in "everything" and this reminds me that life is not like what we see in social midia...

[@rosijosisocool9121]

OMG dancing on zoom is the hardest thing ever especially like what you were saying about center I swear

[@potatoegurl9262]

I’ve always wanted to dance in a big well known company as a dancer with big expectations for myself and my future, I think you’re gonna get in you definitely have the potential and good skill! Good luck girlie!🌸💖🥰 much love sent from me

[@freyav4486]

OMG YAY im so proud of you for getting this far 💞💞

[@allsmiles1808]

All the best Mackenzie, you are amazing and I'm sure you will get what you desire :)

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Thank you!💗💗

[@rwb5688]

YOU GOT THIS

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Thank u🥰💗

[@Bee-id4kp]

Eee your such an inspiration

[@lindatoll2433]

Don‘t worry about it to much you are so talented and beautiful🥰

[@amberalfonso3890]

hey girlie i`m a dancer too i just wanted to say you are amazing at dance ive been watching you and learned so much from you!!YOU GO GIRL!!

[@audraspielman8505]

Joffrey ballet, or KBT?

[@elinatursonoff2047]

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU KENZ!!!💓

[@sadesoblessed3782]

Go master those combinations that felt strange you can gain your own experience you don’t need a company for self work you got it girlie

[@SikkyCheesecake]

7:08 it's reaally early, it's like 8 am... Me: thinking: oh how early? oh, 8? I start work at 8 am...and I work really long days too... I'm, not a ballet girl, I suck at dancing, I'm just sorta obsessed with watching ballet... I'm an equestrian.. I think the physical is kinda the same with work in horses and work as a ballerina... long days, very physical... hard work... sometimes mentally heavy too... having to be very physically fit and strong.. You work really hard, you got this! you'll find the perfect spot in the perfect company!

[@starsupontheland]

Oh my gosh, I hope you get accepted to a good company! It's been so cool watching your journey. Is one of them Miami City Ballet?

[@lydiaford9152]

OK i feel like i know - Joffrey, Grand Rapids, and Ballet Met?! 👀

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

😎

[@nadiabarmasse5294]

Good luck ! You can do it, you are an amazing dancer !!! ❤❤❤

[@meredithhome2183]

IM SOO EXCITED TO WATCH

[@PBJ1989]

I just had this same experience over zoom.. first group.. no space to dance in.. didn’t get one combination.. I’m dying 😂❤️😂 my audition was also on the 28th of March 🕺🏻😎 loved the contemporary part too!

[@Lydianime]

I've started marking center combinations on the left side because I can't learn a combination while trying to mirror everything in my head. It just does not work in my poor quarantine brain. >.

[@Georgia_3194]

I've honestly never clicked so fast , i saw this and i was like yesss go girlll ! I would say not ABT because you don't seem to dance in the style of Balanchine ,I'm guessing the Joffrey😊 beautiful dancing btw

[@aballetgal6788]

ABT isn’t really Balanchine. NYCB is though for sure.

[@Georgia_3194]

@@aballetgal6788 oh yeah , that's what I ment I guess😂 I'm not from the US so I got it the wrong way round ty💕

[@aballetgal6788]

@@Georgia_3194 Ah ok!

[@sheinastesin]

Hi Mackenzie! Thank you for sharing this video! I hope you get in, and you work so hard! ❤️

[@ilovemydog-daisy]

this is literally a year latr but i think one of them was GRB (Grand Rapids Ballet) ANd you are such an amazing dacer you always do great

[@nataliewalker9682]

i’m so excited for you!

[@elleasecook]

i audition for 2 companies for the summer intensives and then i got into both!!

[@helenclark2942]

Excuse me for being late I just got done with conditioning

[@harpergrace9904]

Are you auditioning for Joffrey ballet???

[@jos3720]

Joffrey?? Love you! this vlog felt like we were after class talking ❤️❤️

[@cattycorner8]

Well THAT's under your belt! You are precious. If that was your first company audition, well, you'll never have to do the first one again! lol Your future is very bright, I just know it.

[@penpal.writer2289]

this might be something really small for some people, but thank you so so much for the trigger warning regarding whispering and gulping🥺🥺 I then knew to turn down my volume and avoided getting triggered!

[@Blue70712]

Was the last audition for ABT?❤❤

[@bencookistheloml]

I hope you succeed YEEEAAAAHHH

[@eduardasartorio8932]

Mavi in what ballet method/ technique u feel that you’re more comfortable with?? Huge kisses all the way from Rio ♥️✨

[@jaya.ballet2656]

oh my ballet gods Kenzie plz tell us if you get into any schools!!!

[@cat56789]

I don’t have a “dream company” I just want to keep my options open when I get to the point in my life when I do start auditioning because I don’t want to set my sights on just 1 company because i may not get in

[@walkthiswaydogwalkingservi3241]

I’m guessing you auditioned for Tulsa ballet, Washington ballet, or the national ballet of Canada 💕💕

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Nope 👀

[@Sarah-ie9bg]

Aw I’m really rooting for her! Any company would have to be insane to not want you girl x

[@Reslays]

The second audition looked like it was at strathmore in Maryland. Was it?

[@jacquiruiz1262]

I admire you so much, thanks for sharing

[@hintosii]

8:42 this looks like cartoon running how their legs go in a circle ykyk

[@sofiabigler509]

u got this! 💕💕

[@twinsgreer2853]

Joffrey and also I am a dancer also so I get it. By the way hope you do great.

[@theRealDocWho]

Did you audition for Joffrey or Pittsburgh Ballet? Bte i love you :)

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

Got one right ;) 💗

[@maddyzorko2958]

Its Joffrey ballet cuz Pittsburgh isn't central time its eastern

[@ziyle5238]

Me watching this think about how I really need to stretch

[@stewartmayes3241]

Hope you get the one you like, best of luck with them, xx

[@user29487]

Good luck Mackenzie!!

[@adysun8824]

Ok cool, so we've all figured out she's auditioned for Joffrey ;)

[@courtneybeck4599]

Hey Mackenzie! I’ve been a fan of you since I was 9. You are the reason I never quit ballet! And I’m glad I didn’t because I ended up the principle dancer of my ballet company! :) I have a question: where do you get your leotards? Do you know any websites where the leos aren’t outrageously expensive? 🥰😃 Also, I’m sure you did amazing! And what is meant to happen will!❤️

[@leeelahglitz47]

I think she probably makes a lot of her own leotards.

[@haileedoan3044]

GOOD LUCK!!!!

[@pxndora.4720]

im smelling a youtube recommendation in about 5-7 years entitled "Grand Pas Classique - Principal Dancer Mackenzie Davis"

[@elenadelrio7558]

I think you auditioned for balletmet, Grand Rapids ballet or Joffrey

[@shalomshaloms]

I was so glad to see that Bible verses! God is the best support! God bless you!!

[@cat56789]

You should audition for the royal ballet or the Birmingham Royal Ballet

[@Rhi-fn3hu]

I have no idea how auditioning works but Boston Ballet is my absolute dream company so that’s my guess

[@sowoonpark9339]

I hope you get in!!

[@kenzileah]

Atlanta ballet. American ballet theatre. New York City ballet.

[@kenziegumby]

Okay I know nothing about Ballet but can you like re-audition for companies every year? Like you said you didn’t get into the one your wanted to so next year can you try again?

[@mpatel4838]

i wish i was as talented as u omg! also good luckkk!!!!!

[@amberalfonso3890]

is it joffery?! also you did a amazing job!

[@sarahhadd7716]

joffrey abt and pittsburgh i think?? you kinda let me skip a couple times haha girl you’re my role model like is it weird that i want to be like you when i’m older 😐😂 but yeah good luck girlie!!

[@salamashamsi577]

She looks like Maxine in stranger things 😱

[@ayannacharity]

Fingers crossed for Joffrey ❤️ Chicago is a fun city (well...except for the wintertime haha).

[@dancingwithmackenzie]

I loved chicago when I went!! It was in the summer tho😆

[@roselaporte4128]

I’m guessing Joffrey or American Ballet Theatre!

[@UrlocalMuslima]

Really good

[@foulballfanatic5075]

ABT or Joffery ballet?

[@jbboyd3]

I am a student at PNB and I would love to see you there but... I don’t think that’s your style so Joffrey?