Weekly Auditions Newsletter - Weekend of October 17th

Auditions Weekend of October 17th

Butler University has an audition for admittance to the Department of Dance on 10/17.

https://www.butler.edu/jordan-arts/undergraduate-programs/dance/apply/

- Applicants may choose to audition in-person or via video submission.

- In-person auditions are full-day events with activities that will give prospective students a good sense of life as a Butler Dance major.

- Please note that all in-person auditions are limited to 25 participants.

- Applicants will need to complete their Butler University application to be able to register early for their preferred audition date.

- Dance students are required to submit:

          - A dance-specific supplement including:

                    - Full length dance photo. Women in black leotard, pink or skin-tone tights in first arabesque en pointe. Men in white fitted shirts and black tights in attitude derriere relevé.

- Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

University of Alabama has an audition for their Dance Major (BA) Program on 10/17.

https://theatredance.ua.edu/undergraduate/ba-in-dance/auditions/

- Deadline for registering for auditions is 2 weeks prior to the chosen audition day (October 3, 2025 at 11:59pm CST)

- Below is a rough schedule of what to expect:

          - Introduction (15 mins)

          - ​General Warm-up (10 mins)

          - ​Dance Program Auditions – Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Improvisation (25 mins each)

          - Dance Program Auditions – Small Group Discussion (25 mins)

          - Open Q&A (15 mins)

          - Facilities Tour (30 mins)

- Recommended to wear a black leotard or a black fitted dance top, and either black-, pink- or flesh-colored tights, and/or black leggings. 

- Dancers should wear flat ballet shoes during the ballet portion of the audition; pointe shoes during the pointe portion (not required if you do not do pointe); barefoot for the modern and improvisation portions; and jazz shoes for the jazz portion. 

- Please ensure hair is pulled back and neatly secured, and please refrain from wearing jewelry.

- If you have questions about the BA in Dance Program or audition process, please email Sarah M. Barry, Associate Chair of Dance, at [email protected]. 

Western Kentucky University has an audition for their BA in Dance Program on 10/18.

https://www.wku.edu/theatre-and-dance/dance/auditions.php 

- Those planning to audition for the B.A. in Dance degree program should register online at least one week prior to their selected audition date.

- The on campus placement dance audition will consist of an information session with the dance faculty/Admissions representative, followed by a complete ballet technique class, separate jazz and modern dance portions, and an optional tap combination. Dance faculty will teach all segments.

- Students may then present an optional 90 second self-choreographed solo (in any dance genre/style). 

- The solo is not required and does not impact a student’s placement into the program; however, this may be an opportunity for a student to showcase any other form of dance in which he/she is trained and allows faculty to gain further insight into a student’s candidacy. 

          - Participation in this portion of the audition is mandatory for consideration of the Potter College Creative Arts Scholarship or a Jerry E. Baker Dance Scholarship.

- For questions about B.A. Dance Auditions please contact: [email protected]

Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) is seeking NDT2 Dancers until 10/19.

https://www.ndt.nl/en/audition-ndt2/ 

- Who can apply:

          - Dancers age 17-22 (born between 1/21/2003 and 8/13/2008)

          - Applicants must have finished or be in the graduation year of a professional dance training program

          - Dancers with Dutch nationality who will be in their graduating year of a professional dance training program in the 26-27 season can apply to audition for a full season internship contract

- Dancers who are interested in joining NDT2 for the 26-27 season will start in August 2026.

- Please see the link above for online application details including audition video, motivational statement and headshot requirements as well as the application form.

- After submitting the application, dancers will be notified by email by Friday, December 5, 2025.

- Only selected applicants from pre-selection will be asked to join the NDT2 audition on January 10-11 2026 in The Hague, The Netherlands. 

Gibney Dance is accepting applications for their NYC Winter Study until 10/19.

https://gibneydance.org/programs/nyc-winter-study/

- Program includes:

          - Self-customized schedule of 15 weekly classes

          - Artists discussions

          - Professional development workshops

          - Dance injury prevention workshop with the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries

          - Curated performance visits across NYC

- Sessions are closed to a maximum of 20 participants so that each can receive individual support and guidance throughout the program

- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program

- Please contact Sam Baker, Director of Education at [email protected] with questions.

- Please see link above for application and scholarship application.