Audition for the Dance Minor

Prospective dance students must register for a dance audition through Decision Desk. The link to access Decision Desk is below. Please note that you must create a free Decision Desk account to complete the registration.

Please be prepared to provide the following information:

1. Information on previous dance experience
2. Letter of recommendation
3. A photo for identification purposes

REGISTER FOR A DANCE AUDITION

Letter Of Recommendation Requirements

A letter of recommendation is required. A letter from a current dance instructor is preferred, however a letter from a previous teacher is permitted. The letter should briefly address the student’s technical and creative abilities, degree of commitment, attendance habits and class attitude.

Photo Requirements

The photo does NOT need to be a professional photo or a "dance" photo. It can be an informal snapshot, enlarged photocopy of your Driver's License photo, etc. This photo will be used to ensure that faculty are referring to the correct individual when completing evaluations.

For More Information

For more information about registering for an audition, please contact Donna Miller at 330-672-0106 or dmille13@kent.edu. 

The movement portion of the audition takes place in Dance Studio D123 in the Kent Center for the Performing Arts located at 1325 Theatre Drive, Kent, OH 44242.

August, December, February And April Audition Format

Note: Individuals auditioning for Dance minor are excused following group audition. Prospective Dance majors are excused following their solo audition.

Expectations for Those Auditioning 

• Alignment, flexibility, strength and endurance 
• Musicality
• Vocabulary
• Ability to pick up combinations
• Ability to make corrections
• Ability to persevere even if mistakes are made
• Creativity
• Movement flow
• Sensitivity to energy, dynamics and force
• Performance quality
• Openness to new ideas
• Enthusiasm for dance

Appropriate Attire

• Leotard
• Tights (footless, stirrup or convertible)
• Ballet slippers
• Jazz Shoes

Dancers auditioning in August will receive their results immediately following the end of the audition day. Dancers auditioning in November, February and April will receive their results by mail 2 to 3 weeks following their audition.