Dance Auditions
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
Join us on campus on January 31, 2026, for the School of Dance Audition Day!
To register for the School of Dance Audition Day, you first need to apply to OHIO and then log in using the email address you listed on your application for admission. If you have not previously logged in or need to reset your password, select “Forgot Your Password?” on the login screen and follow the prompts.
Want to know what to expect during on-campus auditions?
Off-Campus Auditions
OHIO will be represented at the following events. 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!
- National High School Dance Festival Regional Dance Festival - March 5-8, 2026 | Register with OHIO
- West Virginia Dance Festival - April 24-26, 2026 | Register with OHIO
- Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative - June 6-7, 2026 | Register with OHIO
- Velocity Dance Convention - July 4-5, 2026 | Register with OHIO
Audition Requirements
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.
Questions
For questions about dance auditions, email Jessica Fox, senior 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.