Dance Auditions: An audition allows our Dance faculty to evaluate your skill and potential for success in the undergraduate program. These auditions are in addition to the application requirements for admission to the University itself. At your audition, you'll be asked to participate in some group work, and some will be asked to perform a brief prepared piece. Dance auditions are held both in Dallas and in regional locations across the country. For a full schedule of audition dates, scroll to the bottom of this page.

The following requirements apply for both Dallas and regional auditions:

• Female candidates should wear a solid color leotard and pink tights; male candidates should wear a white T-shirt and black tights. ALL candidates should bring both ballet slippers (pointe shoes are required only if they are needed for your solo) and jazz shoes.
• Music for prepared dances. (NOTE: Applicants should bring their own audio player for regional auditions.)
• Resume and recent photograph.

Dance Audition Schedule 2008-2009

Dallas Auditions*
November 22, 2008
January 24, 2009
March 7, 2009

Candidates participate in the following activities:

• Audition class to consist of ballet, modern, and jazz dance techniques.
• Performance of a prepared piece in ballet, modern or jazz technique, not to exceed ninety (90) seconds, may be required.
• Discussion session with the faculty and current students with time for questions and answers.

Regional Auditions*

Under the guidance of a member of the dance faculty, candidates participate in the following activities:

• Interview on location.
• Demonstration of barre work and center combinations in different techniques
• Performance of a prepared dance piece in ballet, modern, or jazz technique, not to exceed ninety (90) seconds (You must bring your own audio player--none will be provided.)

*Reservations are required

To request an audition reservation, submit the following form

or

To request a reservation for a Dallas audition on campus, please contact:
Heather Guthrie- Division of Dance
214.768.2718 or email request to hguthrie@mail.smu.edu
Reservations are required, and requests are accepted after September 15, 2006.

or

To request a reservation for a Regional Audition, please contact either of the following:

Tommy Newton, Recruitment Director: tnewton@smu.edu
214.768.3217

Note: All information is subject to change. Please be sure to check this Web page for the most current information.