Ballet Intensive Auditions 2012

In-Person Audition

An audition will be held Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon for the Intermediate Ballet Intensive and from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for the Advanced Ballet Intensive in room 283 Richards Building. The audition fee is $18, payable in advance. YOU MUST PREREGISTER FOR THIS AUDITION ($18).

Details for In-Person Audition

The audition will be in the format of a regular technique class with center pointe work towards the end. Please note the biggest differentiation between the levels is the strength and control of the dancers pointe work. Individuals should be able to do pirouettes en pointe, adagio, and allegro work in the center en pointe. Dancers should also be able to demonstrate clean lines, alignment, dynamics, musicality, flexibility, extension, and artistry.

YouTube / Email / DVD Audition

If you are unable to attend the audition, you may send a seven-minute recording of selected classwork, including barre, adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro, and pointe work. You can email a link where your recording is located, or mail a DVD to us. Please include (with email or mail) your name, address, phone number, the Intensive level you are auditioning for. Your $18 paid tuition and recorded audition is due no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2012, in the office of Conferences and Workshops.

Emailing Address:
Subject: Ballet Audition
balletauditions@byu.edu

Mailing Address:
Ballet Audition
169 HCEB
Provo, UT 84602

Placement is based on the BYU ballet faculty’s evaluation. Notification of acceptance, along with registration instructions, will be mailed by the middle of February, 2012. Those who complete their registrations promptly following the audition acceptance process will be more likely to secure placement in housing.

Register for Auditions ($18)

There are three convenient ways to register:

1. Online

   Ballet Auditions

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   Online Registration Closed: 20 January 2012

2. By phone at 877-221-6716. VISA, Discover, and MasterCard payments are accepted. Weekdays 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
3. In person at the Harman Continuing Education Building, 770 E. University Pkwy., Provo UT 84602   See Map
   8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on weekdays, excluding holidays.

Cancelations

A full audition refund (minus $5 nonrefundable) will be granted to audition cancellations requested by 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2012. No refunds will be granted after that date.