Because the School of Dance considers artistic talent in the review process, you must audition for consideration to the program. Your audition for admission also serves as your audition for talent-based scholarships.
Audition Requirements and Registration
The audition provides the dancer with an opportunity to demonstrate their talent, level of training and aptitude for further study in dance. Auditionees are not expected to demonstrate proficiency in all techniques. The audition committee evaluates technical proficiency, physical strength and flexibility, spatial and rhythmic accuracy, and performance quality.
On-Campus Auditions
Visit the OHIO School of Dance for an on-campus dance audition!
The audition class includes modern, ballet, jazz or African portions, and improvisation. Each of these provides the dancer with an opportunity to demonstrate their talent, level of training and aptitude for further study in dance. Auditionees are not expected to demonstrate proficiency in all techniques. The audition committee evaluates technical proficiency, physical strength and flexibility, spatial and rhythmic accuracy, and performance quality. Dancers should be prepared to take class in dancewear that allows freedom of movement. You will need to dance barefoot for the modern portion of the audition class and may bring ballet slippers or jazz shoes to wear for the ballet and jazz portions of class.
- School of Dance Open House and Audition Day| January 25, 2025 | Sign up now!
Off-campus Auditions
Students may choose to audition at any of the following off-campus audition events. Note: Be sure to register for the event with the hosting organization AND register with OHIO so that we know to expect you!
- Dance West Virginia Fall Festival at Cedar Lakes , Ripley, WV | October 18-20, 2024
- National High School Dance Festival , Pittsburgh, PA | February 26-March 2, 2025
Other Opportunities to Connect with the School of Dance
Students who are admitted to the School of Dance for fall 2025 — or prospective fall 2026 applicants who want to get a head start on the audition process — are invited to join the School of Dance at these additional events! Note: If you plan to join us at one of these events, be sure to register for the event with the hosting organization AND register with OHIO so that we know to expect you!
- West Virginia Dance Festival , Charleston, WV | April 26-27, 2025
- Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative , Charleston, WV | June 6-8, 2025
- Dance Equity Association College Audition at Velocity Dance Convention , Las Vegas, NV | July 3-6, 2025
Questions
For questions about dance auditions, email Jessica Fox , assistant director of recruitment for the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts. For technical questions about submitting your audition materials, please email Undergraduate Admissions .
Ohio University operates on a holistic, selective review and looks for evidence of academic preparation when reviewing applications for admission. Additionally, because the School of Dance considers artistic talent in the review process, students pursuing certain academic programs must audition and/or submit additional materials for admission and scholarship consideration. Ohio University and the School of Dance do not discriminate against any applicants because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information.