Admittance and scholarship auditions will be held on January 25, 2025. Scholarship results and admittance will be announced by the end of February. To be admitted to the program and/or to be eligible for scholarships, students must apply academically to the University. Mark BFA in Dance – Ballet Emphasis on your academic application. If you have questions, please contact the Ballet Program Coordinator. Please see Ballet BFA Admittance and Scholarship Audition information for important dates and deadlines.
Admittance and scholarship auditions will be held on January 25, 2025 for New and Transfer students. Continuing students, consult with your Program Coordinator for instructions. Scholarship results and admittance will be announced by the end of February. To be admitted to the program and/or to be eligible for scholarships, students must apply academically to the University. Mark BFA in Dance – Modern/Contemporary Emphasis on your academic application. If you have questions, please contact the Modern/Contemporary Program Coordinator. Please see Modern/Contemporary BFA Admittance and Scholarship Audition information for important dates and deadlines.
Students interested in pursuing a BS in Dance in Ballroom, Commercial Dance, or Pre-Dance Therapy must apply academically to the University. Mark BS in Dance on your academic application. Students will be eligible for scholarships depending on their successful audition and enrollment in various performing companies.
If you have questions about:
Students interested in pursuing a BS in Dance – Dance Education must apply academically to the University. Mark BS in Dance – Dance Education on your academic application. Students will receive scholarships depending on their successful audition and enrollment in various performing companies. If you have questions, please contact Dance Education Program Coordinator.
Students interested in pursuing an Associate Degree in Dance must apply academically to the University. Mark AS in Dance on your academic application. Students will be eligible for scholarships depending on their successful audition and enrollment in various performing companies. If you have questions, please contact Academic Advisor. AS students interested in pursuing the BFA may attend January BFA auditions for consideration.
Students interested in pursuing a Certificate of Proficiency in Ballroom Dance must apply academically to the University. Mark Certificate of Proficiency in Ballroom Dance on your academic application. Students will be eligible for scholarships depending on their successful audition and enrollment in various performing companies. If you have questions, contact Certificate Coordinator.
Dance majors and non-majors alike are eligible for a variety of scholarships, ranging from quarter to full tuition.
Scholarship auditions will occur annually in January.
To complete the application process:
To complete the application process:
We highly recommend completing the application and submitting transcripts prior to auditioning.
Additional scholarships are available through the university. Be sure to apply by March 1.
Registration: 10:00 a.m.
Informational Session for Students and Parents: 10:30 a.m.
Audition: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Rebecca Lockhart Studios UVU
Come dressed to take a ballet technique class consisting of barre and center combinations. Dancers trained in pointe should bring pointe shoes.
Incoming/Transfer Students unable to attend the live audition must submit a video audition link via Dance Degree and Scholarship Application Form by January 18, 2025, for consideration. Submissions should only include the following center combinations:
Demonstration of pointe work is encouraged.
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Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Audition: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Informational Session for Students and Parents 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Rebecca Lockhart Studios UVU
Wear dance attire that allows us to see the line of the body clearly.
Incoming/Transfer Students unable to attend the live audition must submit a video audition link via Dance Degree and Scholarship Application Form by January 18, 2025 for consideration. Submissions should only include the following:
Technique Levels 1 and 2: 9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
Technique Levels 3 and 4: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Rebecca Lockhart Studios UVU
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Audition: Applications & video submission
For all scholarship applicants:
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Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Audition: 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Where: Studio RL 153H
Eligible students may audition for Esprit d.c. scholarships as a part of their regular rehearsal on January 21, 2025. Auditioning students will attend rehearsal as usual and wear an audition number. A committee of adjunct and full-time faculty will assess those auditioning. Registering for the scholarship audition indicates that the student is committed to the Esprit d.c. year-long company the following year (2025-2026). To be eligible for consideration students must be:
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*If you have any improvisation, tumbling, or breaking skills, you will be given the opportunity to showcase those talents but will not be required to in order to audition.
This guide applies to current BFA in Dance – Ballet Emphasis students who have auditioned and been admitted to the program. For information on the audition process, visit the Ballet BFA Admittance section.
Step 1: August
Step 2: January
Step 3: March
Step 4: August
Step 5: September/October
To fulfill the requirements of the Student Progress Evaluation successfully, you must complete:
If sufficient progress is not being made, you will be advised to meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss options.
After completing the Student Progress Evaluation, meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you are making adequate progress toward graduation.
This guide applies to current BFA in Dance – Modern/Contemporary Emphasis students who have auditioned and been admitted to the program. For information on the audition process, visit the Modern/Contemporary BFA Admittance section.
Step 1: August
Step 2: January
Step 3: March
Step 4: August
Step 5: September/October
To fulfill the requirements of the Student Progress Evaluation successfully, you must complete:
If sufficient progress is not being made, you will be advised to meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss options.
After completing the Student Progress Evaluation, meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you are making adequate progress toward graduation.
This guide applies to students who have declared BS in Dance – Dance Education as a major.
Step 1: August
Step 2: January
Step 3: March
Step 4: August
Step 5: September/October
To complete the Department of Dance Student Progress Evaluation successfully, you must:
To complete the School of Education Matriculation requirements successfully, you must:
If you do not pass the Department of Dance Student Progress Evaluation and/or the School of Education matriculation requirements, you will be advised to meet with the Program Coordinator to discuss options.
After completing the Student Progress Evaluation, meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you are making adequate progress toward graduation.
This guide applies to current students who have declared BS in Dance as a major and are pursuing the Ballroom Track.
Step 1: August
Step 2: January
Step 3: March
Step 4: August
Step 5: September/October
To complete the Student Progress Evaluation successfully, you must:
If you do not pass the Student Progress Evaluation, you will be advised to meet with the Track Coordinator to discuss options.
After completing the Student Progress Evaluation, meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you are making adequate progress toward graduation.
This guide applies to current students who have declared BS in Dance as a major and are pursuing the Commercial Dance Track.
Step 1: August
Step 2: January
Step 3: March
Step 4: August
Step 5: September/October
To complete the Student Progress Evaluation successfully, you must:
If you do not pass the Student Progress Evaluation, you will be advised to meet with the Track Coordinator to discuss options.
After completing the Student Progress Evaluation, meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you are making adequate progress toward graduation.
This guide applies to current students who have declared BS in Dance as a major and are pursuing the Pre-Dance Therapy Track.
Step 1: August
Step 2: January
Step 3: March
Step 4: August
Step 5: September/October
To complete the Student Progress Evaluation successfully, you must:
If you do not pass the Student Progress Evaluation, you will be advised to meet with the Track Coordinator to discuss options.
After completing the Student Progress Evaluation, meet with your advisor once a semester to ensure you are making adequate progress toward graduation.
