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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

The audition provides the dancer with an opportunity to demonstrate their talent, level of training and aptitude for further study in dance. The audition class includes modern, ballet, jazz and improvisation. You do not need to master every single style. We look at your core technical skills, strength, flexibility, rhythm and unique performance energy.

Audition Opportunities

The School of Dance offers many audition opportunities. Students are encouraged to audition during an in-person event, but students who are unable to attend an in-person audition event may choose to submit a video audition.

On-Campus Auditions

During on-campus audition events, students will tour our studios, meet dance faculty, connect with current dance students and complete their audition!

  • Experience the Arts Day - October 12, 2026 | Registration coming soon!
  • School of Dance Open House & Audition Day - November 6, 2026 | Registration coming soon!
  • School of Dance Open House & Audition Day - January 29, 2027 | Registration coming soon!

To sign up for an on-campus audition event, 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.

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!

Spring Semester Class Visit

Applicants who are unable to attend a formal audition event may choose to join us on campus during the spring semester for an in-person audition. In-person auditions are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays. To arrange an in-person audition, please email Jessica Fox, senior assistant director of recruitment in the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts.

Video Auditions

Applicants who are unable to attend an in-person audition event may submit a video audition for consideration for the School of Dance. Details can be found in the video audition submission form.

Submit Your Video Audition

To submit a video audition, 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.

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.