University of Cincinnati (CCM) - audition for — Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet

In-Person - CCM AT UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, CCM BLVD, CINCINNATI, OH 45221
Date: Feb. 15, 2025
Pre-Registration Date: Jan. 23, 2025

Arrival Time:

Unknown Audition Day Schedule Check in: Ballet+Contemporary Dance Department Patricia Corbett Center for the Performing Arts - Corbett, CC3765 (Studio A) Parking in CCM Garage (underground garage beneath CCM Village) or Calhoun Garage (adjacent to CCM Village). Individual warm-up time, meet current majors, tour of dance wing. Ballet Technique Assessment: Approx 1 hour - 1 hour, 15 mins Ballet slippers Shortened classical barre and center work Pointe Technique Assessment Approx. 30 minutes Female Identifying students in pointe shoes Male and Non-Binary students with pointe training may participate. Men’s Technique Assessment Approx. 20 minutes Male Identifying students Female and Non-Binary students may participate Modern/Contemporary Technique Assessment: Approx 1 hour Bare feet & contemporary socks Structured/Guided Improvisation. Approx 10-15 minutes Q & A with dance faculty, current majors, prospective parents & students. Tour of Performance Spaces Dependent on availability, tech, and rehearsal schedule

Women's Dress Code

Female Identifying: Black or solid colored leotard, pink/skin tone convertible tights worn under the leotard and over the feet. Pink/skin tone ballet slippers. A short thigh-length wrap or pull-on skirt may be worn if desired. *May change into black leggings or pull on over tights for modern/contemporary section if desired. **May put on fitted solid colored t-shirt or tank if desired.

Men's Dress Code

Male Identifying: Mens black convertible tights with dance belt, White or Black fitted dance t-shirt, Black, white, or skin tone ballet slippers. *May change into black leggings, fitted solid colored t-shirt or fitted tank for modern/contemporary section if desired.

Audition Description

***Applicants invited to audition and/or interview with faculty will be notified by the CCM Admissions Office staff in January and applicants will have until January 23 at 12:00pm EST to select their preferred date and time.

Associated Programs

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet
Updated: Sept. 25, 2024