Audition Registration Process
New Student Scholarship Priority Deadline
- Audition in-person or by video by Nov. 13 for 2022-23 scholarship consideration
Upcoming Auditions
- Fall 2021 Placement Class (Fall 2021 entrance)
- Aug. 21, Noon to 2 p.m., PEB 110
- Placement & Scholarship Audition (Fall 2022 entrance)
- Nov. 13, Time TBA, PEB 110
- Placement & Scholarship Audition (Fall 2022 entrance + returning students)
- Feb. 4, Time TBA, PEB 110
- Master Class (Fall 2022 entrance, prospective students, and community)
- Mar. 26, Time TBA, PEB 110
- Individual In-person Audition or Video Submissions
- If you are unable to attend a scheduled group audition, contact the program to schedule an individual in-person audition or audition by video
* Following University regulations, masks will be required while indoors and social distancing will be observed when possible during this event.
Follow these steps to register for an audition
Step 1
Incoming students must apply to the University of Idaho prior to auditioning 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.
Step 2
Complete Audition Registration online using the form below:
Additional Information
The scholarship audition priority deadline for incoming students:
- Nov. 13
Applicants that are unable to audition in person are invited to submit a video audition or contact us to request an audition date. To schedule an individual in person audition contact dance@uidaho.edu.
Transfer students and freshmen planning on entering the program in the spring should contact the program (dance@uidaho.edu) for altered deadlines.
In-Person Audition Schedule
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.
(*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.
(*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.