Newsies @ MTS- Jazz Audition Tutorial

Audition Tutorial for Musical Theatre Southwest’s 2019 production of Disney’s NEWSIES. Choreography by Jonathan Ragsdale.
Jazz combination is for all actors interested in the roles of newsies. For more information, visit mtsabq.org.

[@greenfinch_1266]

Me, never having taken a dance class before: “I totally got this...”

[@ragsdalejt]

Ben Silverman I believe in you!

[@bellamann5065]

bahaha literally me the other day

[@the-savannahbean9267]

me right now 😭🌊

[@charlieozment453]

@@the-savannahbean9267 Me right now, too! But... 10 months later!

[@Nodotseven7]

Same

[@gillianoneal654]

Turns out I'm not the only person who watched Newsies during quarantine and said "psh I could do that I'm the greatest" 😆

[@chaoticfanboy347]

Lol I fail epically

[@madamemim770]

Not only I lOsT my ShOe but also I hurt my feet

[@malloryfallon6394]

bro same 😂😂

[@odd-ysseusdoesstuff6347]

@@madamemim770 And the world will… YEAH!

[@ianlawrence1840]

From an actor who's just trying to stay sharp in this crazy time, thank you so much for uploading these audition combinations. I've been out of class for a while now, and with no idea when I'll be able to take again, learning these has been so great. I did Newsies three years ago, so it's such a joy to dance to this music again, even if only for a little bit.

[@ragsdalejt]

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the tutorials Ian! I know the struggle, believe me! There is more on the way very soon. Thanks for the kind words!

[@maryyy2857]

i started crying learning this dance.

[@Isa-qz9mb]

I've been in my room for the past 30 minutes looking for some choreo to learn....let's see how this goes Update: I've spent about an hour on this and SUCCESS I got it all down now

[@fiveoakproductions]

Just a musical theater nerd who loves Newsies and wants to practice learning choreography here :) I loved your choreo for In the Heights - now I'm trying this one! Just started learning. I have the basic idea but will be reviewing a lot. Can't wait to try more!!!

[@ragsdalejt]

Hi Carina! So glad you found the channel! Please enjoy and if you feel like sharing your work, please tag me @Jrags on Instagram and I’ll make sure to give you a shout out! Hopefully more on the way soon, have a great time!

[@madamemim770]

I'll totally fail this but I'm gonna do it with style 💅

[@mpeg4213]

I came across your dance tutorials in the beginning of quarantine which helped me get through a lot and to this day I still like to do them. Your choreography is beautiful, amazing, and so much fun to do!!! This one is my personal favorite. You are so talented and I hope you keep up your incredible work!!

[@ragsdalejt]

m•peg 42 Just got around to reading this and THANK YOU so much. Because of the state of the world I haven’t been dancing or choreograph for quite some time so the encouragement means a lot. So glad you’ve enjoyed!

[@emilianemer5396]

OMG THIS MAKE MY DAY SOOO MUCH BETTER

[@ragsdalejt]

Emilia Nemer I’m so glad! Stay tuned for more! (Also like/sub, all that jazz 😉)

[@rainyreverie8550]

Me, who knows diddly-squat about dancing but loves theatre: yeah i bet i can do this it looks fun *proceeds to attempt a jump and dies*

[@jeanpierreormacheaibarra5532]

Pleaaase keep posting videos like this

[@ragsdalejt]

Jean Pierre Ormachea Ibarra there will be new tutorials soon! Stay tuned!

[@brekenney7271]

What is the time mark for the starting place in the actual song?

[@ragsdalejt]

Bre, this track is edited together from two pieces of the cast recording, so another version you have will not line up exactly. I find its best to practice by using the audio from the video itself!

[@zariastott8889]

Nice!

[@trashbin8523]

I want to learn this but I can’t kick my leg up that far 😭😭

[@ragsdalejt]

TrashBIn don’t worry about a high kick! Just stretch your leg and point your toes and kick to your best extension. It will get better with practice!

[@asvlogs3409]

Hey.! We know this dance.!