Live Dance Audition
•Held on January 26, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
•Group dance class format demonstrating technical skills and comprehension of dance terminology
•Concludes with learned choreography taught by an instructor
Video Dance Audition (If Unable to Attend Live)
•1-minute clip performing jazz dance choreography
•Must include: 1 jazz pirouette or set of traveling turns, 1 leap/jump, 1 upper body isolation, 1 lower body isolation
•Pre-recorded or live music permitted — no inappropriate/offensive language
•If you have ballet or tap experience or are considering a dance minor, include clips of those styles
Attire
•Form-fitting clothing to show dancer's lines — no baggy clothing
•Leotards, leggings, or fitted workout clothing in solid colors
•Natural stage makeup optional
•Hair pulled away from the face
•Character heels or boots preferred for jazz; clean solid-color sneakers or clean black socks acceptable
•Ballet shoes for ballet portion; tap shoes for tap portion (clean black socks or hard-soled shoes if unavailable)
Tap Option
•1 paradiddle set including singles, doubles, triples, and variations
•2 time steps (single, double, triple, quadruple, or any variation except buck time variations)
•1 tap turn (flap turns, maxi ford, buffalo, etc.)
•Entire clip not to exceed 1 minute
•Tap shoes preferred; clean black socks or hard-soled shoes acceptable if unavailable
