{"id":13697,"date":"2022-08-23T11:16:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T16:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/?page_id=13697"},"modified":"2024-08-21T12:23:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T17:23:08","slug":"dance-auditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pvfa.tamu.edu\/academics\/disciplines\/dance-science\/dance-auditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Auditioning for the Texas A&M Dance Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree or Performance minor in the Dance program must be admitted through an application and audition process administered by the Texas A&M Dance faculty. Choreography minors<\/a>\u00a0will\u00a0submit a letter of intent and a video of a group or self-choreographed dance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prospective B.S. Dance Science majors and Performance minors are evaluated on their technical abilities in ballet, modern and jazz. A committee reviews applicants and accepts them on a competitive basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prospective students should apply to Texas A&M University as early as possible. Students must be accepted to the university and the Dance program to declare a major or minor in Dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notification of audition results will be emailed within approximately two weeks after the audition (digital auditions may take longer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audition Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get your application in early. Audition slots are limited for each audition date and are based on a first-come, first-served basis. Once an audition date is full, your application will be moved to the next available date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are out of state or cannot attend any of our audition dates, you may submit a digital audition (more information below). If you cannot attend one of the audition dates and would prefer to audition in person please contact Carisa Armstrong for additional options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall Live Audition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nov. 1, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The audition will be available for current high school seniors, transfer students or change-of-major students. The audition will consist of a dynamic warm-up and phrase work in ballet, modern and jazz. You will not have to have anything prepared. The audition will take place in the Physical Education Activity Program Building in Room 207. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The audition application must be completed one week before the audition date. It will collect all the necessary information from auditioners, including dance training, performance history and a letter of intent stating why you\u2019re interested in our program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/th>Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
9:00 \u2013 9:30 a.m.<\/td>Check-In (PEAP 207)<\/td><\/tr>
9:30 \u2013 10:15 a.m.<\/td>Ballet Phrases<\/td><\/tr>
10:15 \u2013 10:25 a.m.<\/td>Break<\/td><\/tr>
10:25 \u2013 11:10 a.m.<\/td>Modern Phrases<\/td><\/tr>
11:10 – 11:55 a.m.<\/td>Jazz Phrases<\/td><\/tr>
12:00 \u2013 12:15 p.m.<\/td>Interviews (if necessary)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Fall Audition Schedule (times may vary based on the size of the audition) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Parking Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Parking near the Physical Education Activity Program Building is available in Lot 100 C. This lot is on the corner of Penberthy Blvd. and John Kimbrough Road. Parking can either be paid hourly via a kiosk on the corner of these roads, or a one-day visitor permit may be purchased for $10. These permits are available for purchase from the transportation website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day of Dance & Audition for B.S. Dance Science and Performance Minor<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Feb. 7, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students ages 15\u201323 who are interested in the Texas A&M University Dance program can come into the classroom for a typical day in the life of a Dance major. Registered participants will take three classes (ballet, modern and jazz). T-shirts will be available for purchase. Please note that the Day of Dance is geared toward high school juniors and seniors interested in attending TAMU and majoring in Dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Day of Dance registration fee is $50. Refunds will be processed up until 30 days before the event. Cancellations occurring within 30 days before the event will not be refunded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will host one Day of Dance in Spring 2025, which can be used as an audition for high school seniors, transfer students or change-of-major students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day of Dance General Schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Parents will drop participants off at 9 a.m. at the Physical Education Activity Program building on the west side of campus (behind Reed Arena). Students will spend the day with faculty and current students, taking classes and learning about our program. The last class for participants will end at 2:30 p.m., after which Carisa Armstrong, academic program director, will talk in more detail about the program here at Texas A&M (parents welcome).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first class begins at 9:30 a.m. Expect to stay for the entire day for your audition to be complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet in the Physical Education Activity Program Building (PEAP)<\/a> Room 207. If you are visiting our building\/campus for the first time, please allow enough time to find the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No late check-ins are accepted<\/strong>. Please bring snacks and a water bottle. A parent must accompany the minor if they leave for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditioning at Day of Dance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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We can offer Day of Dance as an audition for the BS in Dance Science and\/or Performance minor. If you will be using Day of Dance as an audition, the audition application questions will be included in your registration for the event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please contact our recruiter, Grae Robinson at graerobinson@tamu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Auditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Open Aug. 1, 2024 \u2013 June 30, 2025*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n