Future Students - Oakland University Dance

Dance Program Audition Dates

	Friday, August 16, 2013 Fall 2013 admission
	Friday, December 13, 2013 Winter 2014 admission Transfer Students
	Saturday, February 15, 2014 Fall 2014 admission
	Sunday, March 9, 2014 Fall 2014 admission
	Saturday, March 22, 2014 Fall 2014 admission
	Dancers auditioning in February & March are automatically considered for scholarships

DANCE PROGRAM AUDITION GUIDELINES

Dance Program Auditions are held five times a year.

Our program includes:

All levels of ballet, modern and jazz technique

Emphasis on performance, choreography and teaching

Courses in kinesiology, dance history, career planning and teaching techniques

Resident professional company, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble

Resident pre-professional company, OU Repertory Dance Company

Many performance opportunities including two annual main-stage concerts

Apprenticeships available in the professional company

FOR YOUR AUDITION

Dancers should dress in leotards and tights (women), gym pant and T-shirt (men). Please, no loose clothing

Dancers should bring ballet and jazz shoes, and be prepared to dance in bare feet

The audition will consist of ballet, modern and jazz combinations

You are required to perform a one minute solo in either modern, ballet or jazz technique

Please have the music for your solo on CD, cassette or an iPod

You will have a brief private interview with the dance faculty

Please allow approximately 3-4 hours to complete audition process

DANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION - click here to complete the form.