Weekly Auditions Newsletter - Weekend of October 24th

Auditions Weekend of October 24th

University of Louisiana has an audition for their Dance Major Program on 10/24.

https://louisiana.edu/dancetheatre/dance-program-ul-lafayette/dance-program-admissions

- University admission is required.

- Prospective BFA in Performing Arts - Dance students are invited to audition in person

- Audition days include a Ballet and Modern class, plus opportunities to meet faculty and current students.

- Schedule:

          - 8-8:45am - Meet with Dance Faculty

          - 9-10:45am - Ballet Technique

          - 11am-12:30pm - Modern Technique

          - 12:30-12:45pm - Meet with Dance Majors

          - 12:45-1pm - Closeout

- All dancers should wear solid-colored tights with either a solid-colored leotard or form-fitted shirt that allows faculty to clearly see the body.

- While not required for audition, prospective students with pointe experience are welcome to wear pointe shoes for the ballet portion of the audition.

- With questions, please contact [email protected] 

University of Georgia has an audition for their Bachelor of Arts in Dance Program on 10/24.

https://dance.uga.edu/admission-information

- Audition will take place from 9:45am - 4:45pm

          - Audition application must be submitted by Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

- Must be accepted by the University of Georgia to attend UGA Department of Dance as a dance major or minor. 

- All dancers seeking entrance to the UGA Department of Dance are required to submit an application form through Acceptd by October 21, 2025.

- A one time non-refundable application fee of $35.00 is required.

- Applicants will need to submit:

          - Full length picture of the applicant in dance attire in a position of your choice (not a performance photo).

          - A statement of purpose: one to two paragraphs outlining your interest in becoming a dance major, your interest in UGA Dance and your future goals or hopes for discovery in the field or related fields.

- For questions, please email Betty Prickett [email protected] 

Ohio State University has an audition for their BFA in Dance Program on 10/25.

https://dance.osu.edu/prospective-students/apply-bfa 

- Acceptance into the BFA in Dance program requires an application to The Ohio State University Undergraduate Admissions (Columbus campus) AND the Department of Dance Audition. 

- Please note: you will receive a university admission decision between December/January and March so we recommend you audition in-person as soon as possible. 

          - You will receive an audition decision about acceptance to the dance major between November and February (after each audition). 

          - Dance scholarships will not be awarded until March.

- Audition will consist of:

          - Movement practices, such as African, contemporary, and ballet.  

          - No separate headshot or dance resume are required as part of the audition. 

- Please wear comfortable clothing with clear and simple lines. It is best to wear a bright colored leotard or top. Bare feet and ballet shoes requested. No pointe shoes.

- Please email [email protected] with questions.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet has an audition for their Ballet Academic Program on 10/26.

https://www.rwb.org/classlist/edmonton-ab/

- Royal Winnipeg Ballet School is renowned for its exceptional training, providing dancers with the opportunity to grow and excel under the guidance of world-class instructors in a supportive and nurturing environment.

- Students are encouraged to pre-register for in-person auditions, but walk-ups at all locations on the day of the audition are welcomed.

 Audition Schedule:

          - 10:00 – 10:45am - Audition academic grades 5-7

          - 10:45 – 11:00am -  Break

          - 11:00am – 12:15pm -  Master class academic grades 5-8

          - 11:00am – 12:15pm -  Master class academic grades 9-12 & postsecondary

          - 12:15 – 12:30pm Break

          - 12:30 – 1:00pm Q&A

          - 1:00 – 1:15pm Break

          - 1:15 – 2:00pm Audition academic grades 8-12 & postsecondary

- For more information, please contact the School Office at [email protected] or call (204) 957-3467. 

BalletX is accepting video submissions for their 2026 Winter Intensive until 10/27.

https://www.balletx.org/artist-training-and-resources/winter-intensive/ 

- Intensive details:

          - $1,000 Tuition

          - BalletX Accepts a Maximum of 28 Students

          - Limited Scholarships are Available

          - Housing and Transportation are Not Included

          - Classes Held In-Person at BalletX, 1923 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

- Applicants must be prepared to submit a Video Audition, Dance Resume, Headshot, and Dance Shot. 

          - The Video Audition should be a maximum of 15 minutes in length, and should include barre work (tendus, degage with passe, ronde de jambe á terre and en l’air, adagio, and grand battements) center work (tendus/pirouettes from 5th, adagio, and small jumps), and a short clip of phrasework or performance footage, either on stage, in the studio, or at home.

- Dancers must have an advanced ballet experience level.

- Open to dancers ages 16-24 years old.

- Pointe is required for the Intensive.

- Please see the link above to apply.

- Contact Alisa Moore at [email protected] with questions.