Make Your Mark 2012: FAQ!
Let the dancing begin! On June 29th, 2012, the Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off will begin accepting online video auditions for its 2012 competition.
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Last year’s Make Your Mark inspired thousands of aspiring dancers to upload more than 28,000 audition videos. Disney Channel fans invited to watch the videos online and vote for their favorite dancers. Six semi-finalists were selected to compete in a televised event where the competitors were watched – and voted for – by millions. The four talented dancers of AKsquared were declared the winners and were featured as spotlight dancers on an episode of Disney Channel’s Shake It Up.
Make Your Mark: Shake It Up Dance Off – 2012 FAQ Please visit the official Make Your Mark website for more information. Be sure to read the competition’s DOs and DON’Ts before submitting an audition video. Parents and kids who want to read the Audition Procedures, here they are!
When can I submit my audition video?
You can submit your 45-second audition video beginning on JUNE 29th, 2012. The last day that videos will be accepted is AUGUST 6th, 2012. So you have FIVE WEEKS to submit!I’m 8 years old. Can I make a video?
Audition videos will be accepted from any dancers who are between 8 and 16 years old, with your parent’s permission. So, YES! If you’re 8 years old, you can submit an audition. If you’re 16, you can submit one too! Just make sure your parents say it’s okay.Can I dance to any music that I want?
Unfortunately, NO. The only songs that you can dance to are the official 30-second Shake It Up songs featured on the Make Your Mark website. They are “TTYLXOX” by Bella Thorne, “Something to Dance For” by Zendaya, “Whodunit” by Adam Hicks and CoCo Jones, and “Don’t Push Me” by CoCo Jones. If your video features any other music, it will NOT be accepted.Click here to download the official songs! The songs are all 30-seconds long and are in an mp3 format which should play on iTunes, Windows Media Player, and other audio players.
I don’t want to audition by myself. Can I dance with my friends?
Audition videos will be accepted that feature one dancer as a solo performer or up to FIVE dancers as a team. If you don’t want to dance alone, you can dance with one, two, three, or four of your friends. But NO MORE THAN FIVE dancers total! All dancers must meet the age requirements (no younger than 8, and no older than 16) and have permission from their parents.How long should my video be?
Your audition video should be between 30- and 45-seconds long. The songs are 30 seconds long, so you can use the other 15 seconds to introduce yourself and the other dancers on your team. Do NOT make a video that is more than 45 seconds long! Audition videos that are too long will not be accepted.What can I use to record my audition video?
Whatever you have that can shoot video! You can use a video camera, web camera, or phone. Make sure you use plenty of lighting and focus on the dancing – you won’t win if no one can see your moves!How many dancers will be chosen as semi-finalists?
This year, Disney Channel Producers will be selecting UP TO 10 diverse dancers and dance groups. They may select fewer than 10 dance acts.I live in Canada. Can I submit an audition video?
Unfortunately, NO. To participate in Make Your Mark, you must be a legal resident and physically residing in one of the 50 states of America or the District of Columbia.I have a lot of dance moves to show off. Can I submit more than one video?
YES! You can submit up to 20 (twenty!) audition videos, but each video must be original and feature unique choreography. Don’t upload the same video more than once, and don’t repeat all of the same dance moves.OTHER RULES: 1.) If you want to introduce yourself, DO NOT say your last name, your home town, your address, your phone number, or the name of your school. Protect your privacy and say your first name(s) and home state ONLY!
2.) DO NOT wear clothing that has any logos, and make sure your audition video doesn’t feature any brand names or images that you didn’t make yourself.
3.) DON’T use fancy editing or camera angles that distract from the dancing. Let the talent speak for itself! Press record, and show off your moves.
We loaded our video on August 3 rd and still do not see it. We did get the email stating they got the video and they got the parental approval and they gave us a link to the website wher
Do all videos get uploaded to the site? My daughter sent in her video on August 5th but we haven’t gotten an email with a link to it, just an email saying:
“This is your confirmation that you have approved an upload account for your child xxxxxx (with the guest name xxxxxxxx) and his/her video uploads are now complete.”
She is so anxious to find her video, but I don’t think it is online.
Katie C- Hi, when did you upload your video? We can use the submit date as a tracker. Unless someone else knows the exact time frame.
Does it really take 1-2 weeks for the videos to be posted? Once posted do we look at the end of all the videos under our song choice to see how we did? Thanx to whoever can answer!
I am having a hard time finding my video. Others would like to vote, but I am unable to find my video. Please help! 🙂
Does anyone know how long it will take for the video to show online?
Please vote for the NewYorkDivas if you like their moves
We practiced really hard
Good luck everyone
Hey I think my video is uploaded but if you don’t find me then my name is arianna Avila. 10years old and from el centro california
Plzzzzzzzzz vote 4me I’m ten years old. But look like I’m 7 but I have a great talent and I think my video is uploaded but I’m from el centro california
Hi Autumn,
Unfortunately, this year’s Make Your Mark contest has already stopped accepting submissions. You’ll have to wait until next year’s competition to audition.
i only meant to send one
sorry all those comments are there
hi im autumn and im 9 years old and im wondering how to make a dance video p.s. im small
hi im wondering how to make a dance video. im 9 years old but im small
hi im wondering how to make a dance video
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vote for taylor making our mark HI Aug 6,2012
Hi Disney Blogger I noticed the rules said no logo’s on your clothing or shoes. Alot of videos have logo’s on their shoe’s and clothing including mine, will we be disqualified? If not I uploaded my video on Saturday will it still be uploaded on the website?
Please vote for meleana from in
How long does it take for your video to show up
can my video please be posted i love you guys dont take this meanly i hope you guys pick me to be on your site plaese vote for me
can we mix whodunit and something to dance for and ttylxox plz reply we need to know
Hi Dad,
You’re right, Disney hasn’t requested that the videos be in a certain file format (as far as I can tell). The only requirement appears to be that the video is under 200MBs. Common video file formats like avi, mov, mpeg4, etc. should be fine.
Hi Kylie,
I believe that the judges need some time to review the videos to make sure you followed all the rules before it goes live on the site. As long as you got a confirmation the video was received and you followed the rules, it should appear soon!
Hi April,
According to their audition procedures, Make Your Mark will accept videos submitted through August 6th at 4:59pm. The judges may take extra time to review submitted videos before they go live, but as long as you upload your video before the cut-off time on August 6th, you should be fine.
Can ANYONE tell me what file format Disney will accept!!?? Their website seems to have no info about this AT ALL.
Thanks
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I uploded my video but it did not show up what do i do
I got the link to the Make your mark site saying they have recieved my video but I can’t see the video anywhere on the site. I have checked in all the categories my video was put in and cant find it…
TO DISNEY BLOGGER… I have submitted a video today, since it takes the judges over 1 to 2 weeks to upload. Any video submitted on or before August 6th will not qualify if the judges stop uploading videos on the 6th. The audition process is not clear. It states to submit a video by the 6th, but only videos uploaded by the 6th will be reviewed. Can you clarify
TO DISNEY BLOGGER… I have submitted a video today, since it takes the judges over 1 to 2 weeks to upload. Any video submitted on or before August 6th will not qualify if the judges stop uploading videos on the 6th. The audition process is not clear. It states to submit a video by the 6th, but only videos uploaded by the 6th will be reviewed. Can you clarify
HEYYY! I vote Kira Louvar she is a BOSS at dancing expecially for a girl her age! Please vote for her!!! XOX
If I upload a video tomorrow August 2nd, but since it takes a couple of days to upload. If I receive confirmation after the 6th that my video was accepted. Will it be too late according to the rules below?
“All Videos must be received during the Audition Period. Any Video received after the Audition Period will not be considered. Proof of submitting a Video does not constitute proof of receipt of such submission to the Audition.”
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oh and will there be a sing compition on let it shine??:)
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how can i win????:(
were do you get the we they say you are a finalast
if i am one of the people that was selected to go to L.A. is the flight free
Yep Sam with all of the ones above I can’t find mine
I just uploaded my video and I can’t find it. What should I do.
My video won’t submit, why not?
MY VIDEO DID NOT SHOW UP. I DID NOT GET THE LINK FOR THE UPLOADED VIDEO.
MY VIDEO DID NOT SHOW UP
WHY MY VIDEO NO UPLOAD?!?!?!? Well actually, I uploaded it but i did not get the required email link. Thanks y’all! 😉 <3 zarachel
I have the talent but I cant upload it
hope me and my friend make it and you should wait give it some time maybe it will show up in a few days
My video didn’t show up after uploading
What should I do?
My video didn’t show up on the make your mark what should I do ?