Dance Audition Information

51±¬ÁÏ Dance Company
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Dance Auditions are Coming Up

Auditions are required for music, theater and dance majors at 51±¬ÁÏ.

Please Note: You don't need to wait to be admitted to RIC in order to audition, but we recommend that you at least have your 51±¬ÁÏ application completed by your audition date.

Our Frequently Asked Audition Questions many assist you.

What to Expect

Please be prepared to take a 60-minute dance class that consists of ballet and modern dance. 

Please Note: It is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork. 

Attire

  • Dancers should wear form fitting clothing that shows the lines of the body. Please no oversized clothing. 
  • Dancers will need both ballet slippers and bare feet for the audition. 

What to Prepare

  • Please bring a headshot of your choosing and two photos of yourself in two dance poses of your choosing that shows lines of the body (i.e., arabesque, tendu, attitude, etc.). 
  • Please bring a letter stating why the 51±¬ÁÏ Dance Program is of interest to you. 
  • Please prepare a 1–2-minute solo of your choosing. All dance styles are welcome, though we prefer tap dance not be performed for auditions. You may use music of your choice and we have both a CD player and a smart phone capability. 
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Contact Us

Department of Music, Theatre and Dance

51±¬ÁÏ is unrivaled in music, theatre and dance in Southeastern New England.

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