Dance Auditions

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Learn more about the UVU Dance Team requirements, application, and tryouts.

Application Information

Dates

May 1, 2025
11:55 PM

Application Deadline

Tryout Dates May 6-7

Tryouts

UVU Dance Team Application will be available Spring 2025

UVU Dance applications are due on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 11:55 pm.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Qualifications & Program Requirements

  • Must be admitted to UVU at time of application
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  • Have a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA at time of application 
  • Must maintain a 2.5 cumulative and semester GPA while participating in the program 
  • Must be a full-time student (enrolled in 12 credits or more) while participating in the program 
  • Commit to 10 – 15 hours per week for practice, meetings, appearances, performances, etc. during the fall/spring semester
  • Must attend and participate in all required camps, practices, and meetings during the summer semester
  • Pay annual program participation fee of $2,100.00 (payment plans available) 
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle free of eating disorders, self-mutilation, drug abuse, prescription drug abuse, alcohol abuse, inappropriate use of performance enhancing drugs, etc. 
  • Promote and actively contribute to a culture of teamwork, respect, professionalism, and punctuality 
  • Conduct and present oneself in a way that reflects professionalism, respect, and kindness towards others and the University both in person and on the internet 
  • Maintain and develop technical abilities while participating in the program 

Application Components

There are several components to the UVU Dance Team application, including a required $40 non-refundable audition fee and proof of a physical completed by a medical professional. Please read through all the application details and instructions to ensure you complete it correctly.

The following are the application components: 

  • General Student Information 
  • Participant Award (Scholarship) Information 
  • General Terms & Agreements ○ Acknowledgement of Required Dates & Practices 
  • Responses to Application Questions (short essay format) 
  • Resume Upload: Include all cheer training, leadership roles, stunting and tumbling experience, competition titles, and teaching or choreography opportunities you have had. 
  • Letter of Recommendation Upload 
  • UVU Physical Form Upload 
  • Reference Information 
  • Waiver Agreement 
  • Proof of $40 Audition Fee: Pay through the Spirit Squad Payment Portal and upload receipt.

UVU Dance Team member dancing

Tryout Information

May 6-7 - Grande Ballroom

The first round begins at 4 pm with check-in starting at 3:30 pm.

UVU Dance Team tryouts happen in two rounds over the course of two days.

Candidates will be evaluated and scored on technical combinations demonstrating the skills listed below. Additionally, you will be asked to perform any elite technical, acro skills, improvisation, or stylized choreography that you may have. Participants will be notified at the conclusion of the first round if they advance to the second round.

After the first cut is made, those progressing to the second round will be taught 2 – 3 short combinations of contemporary, jazz, pom, and/or hip hop.

In addition to the skills audition, finalists will participate in an interview with the Spirit Squad staff. The new UVU Dance Team will be announced the following week.

Please wear appropriate dance attire that allows the judges to see the body move. We recommend wearing a comfortable jazz shoe or other appropriate footwear. Socks or bare feet are not recommended.

Skill Requirements

Do not perform any skills that have not been mastered prior to your tryout.

Leaps

  • Leaps: 
  • Front 
  • Side 
  • Back 
  • Switch 
  • Tilts

Pirouettes: 

  • Triple 
  • Quad+

Battements

Fouettees

Aerials: 

  • Left 
  • Right

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