Grand Valley State University - audition for — Dance Major (BA)
In-Person - 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401-9403
Date: Nov. 7, 2025
Arrival Time:
9 a.m. 9am-4pmAudition Description
Friday, November 7, 2025 (For Winter 2026 or Fall 2026 entry) Friday, January 23, 2026 (For Fall 2026 entry) Friday, February 13, 2026 (For Fall 2026 entry) Friday, March 20, 2026 (For Fall 2026 entry) (scholarship consideration concludes) At your audition date, you will participate in movement classes, present solo work, engage in creative practice, and interview with the faculty. Please email Bridgett at [email protected] with questions about audition scheduling or the audition process. Although we encourage in-person auditions, we understand that this may not be a possibility for everyone and we do have a virtual option available upon request. If you are unable to attend any of our audition days, contact Bridgett at [email protected] to arrange a separate audition time or a virtual audition. The schedule for audition days is as follows: 9:00 -10:25 a.m.: Movement Class (will include warm-up and movement phrases from modern, jazz, and ballet). 10:30 -11:55 a.m.: Improvisation and Solo Showings 12:00 -1:00 p.m.: Lunch 1:00 -2:50 p.m.: Individual Interviews and Observe Dance Company Rehearsal 3:00 -4:00 p.m.: Information Meeting (Q+A for students and families) Attire: Any dance attire that allows alignment and body placement to be clearly seen (examples: leggings, tights, tank tops, leotards, etc.) Footwear: Bare feet for warm-up and modern. Please be prepared to put on jazz shoes (preferred) or socks for the jazz portion and soft ballet shoes for ballet portion of the movement class. Solo: You will have an opportunity to present a 1-2 minute solo piece. The solo portion of the audition is intended as a chance for you to show us where you live and shine in dance. Choose the style(s) that let you best share your strengths in movement and artistry.Updated: June 8, 2025
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