If a prospective student is unable to audition in person, the following must be submitted:

1. A VHS (1/2”) cassette videotape accompanied by written introductory materials to include:

2. Photo: 5x7 or 8x10 full length photo in practice clothes.

••• ALL APPLICANT FILES MUST BE COMPLETE PRIOR TO THE AUDITION DATE •••

 

10:00-11:00 a.m.

     Ballet warm-up class
 

11:00-11:30 a.m.

     Ballet center combinations
 

11:30-12:00 p.m.

     Modern center combinations
 

12:00-12:30 p.m.

     Solo works
 

12:30 p.m.

     Meet with dance faculty

Note: 

All auditioning dancers applying for a scholarship should be prepared to perform a solo dance or variation of their choice, not to exceed two minutes, or present a video tape of their solo.  For freshmen/sophomore dancers, the choreography may be their own or by someone else.  Junior/senior transfer students must be prepared to perform their own choreography.  Dancers should bring a CD or cassette if they wish to use musical accompaniment.


The first class begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. You are expected to stay for the entire audition and to arrive at the Dance Office, E114 Halsey Hall no later than 9:45 a.m


HOW TO ARRANGE FOR AN AUDITION

Please complete the Undergraduate Dance Placement Audition Form.
Be sure to list your preference for an audition date. Please return it to:

Linda Crist Phone: 319/335-2183
Undergraduate Program Director E-mail: linda-crist@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa
Department of Dance
E114 Halsey Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242-1000

You will receive confirmation from Linda Crist two weeks before your scheduled audition date.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

There are university facilities for the accommodation of visitors. Call the Iowa House at (319) 335-3513 to make reservations.

Univeristy of Iowa   CLAS / Division of Performing Arts / Dance Home / Info Center
Welcome Letter Undergraduate Placement Audition
Department Mission Audition Form
Performance Choreography and Teaching ICA Dance Scholarship

AUDITION INFORMATION

It is required that prospective undergraduate students attend a placement audition on any one of the following dates:

November 7 & 8 ,2002
February 27 & 28, 2003

On campus auditions guarantee that students will be placed for appropriate dance level and will obtain dance major status prior to summer orientation and registration.
The University of Iowa does not discriminate in its employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities without reference to affectional or associational preference. For additional information on non-discrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, telephone (319) 335-0705, The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1000.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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