Program Auditions
Updated Scholarship Priority Deadline
- March 22, 2025
- Awarding beyond this deadline is contingent upon availability of funding.
Upcoming Auditions
- Ongoing Individual In-person Audition or Video Submissions
- Contact the program (dance@uidaho.edu) to schedule an individual in-person audition or audition by video for program placement and/or scholarship
- Fall Placement & Scholarship Audition(Fall 2025 entering students)
- Nov. 15, 2024 1:30p.m., PEB 110
- Spring Placement & Scholarship Audition (Fall 2025 entering and returning students)
- March 22, 2025, 1:30 p.m., PEB 110
- Mid-Spring Placement/Scholarship Audition & Master Class (Fall 2025 entrance, prospective students, and community)
- March 22, 10-11:30 a.m., PEB 110
The University of Idaho Dance Program requires placement auditions for acceptance. Students will be evaluated by the dance faculty on the basis of previous training, technical prowess, performance presence, alignment, maturity of movement and potential. To prepare, you should receive ballet and modern dance training with classes in other dance forms.
Students meeting our program standards will be granted entrance into the program under a four-year plan. Students who do not meet program standards upon entrance will be accepted under conditional status. These students are still allowed to take classes in the dance curriculum but will be re-evaluated the following year for improvement and potential.
Dance minors do not need to audition for the minor. However, all intermediate and advanced level technique classes in ballet and modern dance require instructor permission. A placement class will take place annually.
Dance Majors may audition for scholarships annually, which require a solo performance and an interview. These awards are based upon merit, financial need and excellence in dance.
Follow these steps to register for a placement and/or scholarship audition.
Step 1
Incoming students must apply to the University of Idaho prior to attending a placement or scholarship audition for the Dance Program. It is advantageous for prospective students to apply as early as possible to qualify for academic scholarships based upon academic credentials University of Idaho Undergraduate Application Process.
All students auditioning for scholarships must apply for financial aid in order to be considered for dance program scholarships. Please work with financial aid and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FSFSA).
Step 2
Complete Audition Registration online using the form below:
Additional Information
Transfer students and freshmen planning on entering the program in the spring should contact the program (dance@uidaho.edu) for altered deadlines.
Technique Class
Your audition for the department will consist of participation in an intermediate/advanced technique class in ballet and modern, taught by the U of I Dance faculty members and attended by other dance majors and minors. Wear leotard and tights or other form-fitting clothes with appropriate footwear. Contact the dance program (dance@uidaho.edu) for scheduling.
Solo Performance
(*Scholarship applicants ONLY)
Prepare a 2-4 minute dance solo demonstrating a wide range of your dance technique and artistry influenced by the idioms of ballet, modern, jazz, and/or contemporary dance. Technical prowess, presence, musicality, expression and performance quality will be evaluated to determine scholarships. Bring music on iPod, iPad, phone or computer.
Interview
(*Scholarship applicants ONLY)
Be prepared to discuss the information on your audition form and your interest in becoming a dance major at the University of Idaho. This also is a chance to get to know faculty members and ask any questions about the degree program.
Submission will not be viewed until applicants have applied to the University of Idaho and submitted dance audition registration form.
- University of Idaho Undergraduate Application
- Audition Registration Form
New Student Scholarship Priority Deadline
- Audition In-person or Online by Feb. 9
Requirements
- Videos should not exceed 12-minutes
Introduction
- Speak your name, where you are from, and a brief discussion of your interest in dance.
Technique Demonstrations
- Ballet Segment
- 2-Ballet barre combinations (sideview)
- 1 Ballet center combination
- 1 Ballet traveling combination
- 2-Ballet barre combinations (sideview)
- Contemporary Modern Segment
- 2-Contemporary Modern combinations of approximately 32 counts each
Solo (for scholarship applicants only)
- Present a 2-4 minute dance solo demonstrating a wide range of dance technique and artistry.
- Identify the title and choreographer and any accompanied music of your piece.
Video Submission
- Submit video link (ie. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) to dance@uidaho.edu or provide the link when submitting the Audition Registration Form
Zoom Interview (for scholarship applicants only)
After submitting your audition registration form and video audition you may be contacted by the program to schedule an interview with faculty.
Additional Information
- Please edit your video
- Do not wear loose clothing or costumes