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Texas Tech University Dance Program Auditions

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY’S DANCE PROGRAM AUDITION INFORMATION

 

AUDITION DATE: SATURDAY, February 4, 2017 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Creative Movement Studio (CMS), studios 101 and 110

 

The CMS is located on the southwest corner of Glenna Goodacre and Akron Avenue.

Please see http://www.parking.ttu.edu/campus-parking-resources/campus-maps

 for parking information, including visitor lots.

 

*Students interested in declaring Dance majors or minors for the 2017-2018 academic year must attend this audition.

 

This audition will also serve as a scholarship audition for prospective students interested in applying for School of Theatre and Dance scholarships.

 

Registration:

· Preregistration is not required, but is strongly recommended. To preregister, see page 3 of this packet.

· Preregistered students will each receive complementary welcome packets from the School of Theatre and Dance.

· Students who elect not to preregister must bring the completed AUDITION FORM, RESUME, WRITING SAMPLE and HEAD SHOT on the day of the audition.



Audition schedule for prospective DANCE majors or minors:

· 12:00-1:00: Check-in for preregistered students/same-day registration for those not preregistered. Warm up.

· 1:00-2:15 - Ballet audition in CMS Studio 110

· 2:15-3:30 - Jazz audition in CMS Studio 101

· 3:30-4:30 - Modern audition in CMS Studio 101

· 4:30-5:00 – TTU Student Showcase Performance in CMS Studio 101 (students/family/friends are welcome to attend this component)

· 5:00-5:30 – Open Question and Answer Session with Dance faculty in CMS Studio 101
(parents/family/friends are welcome to attend this component; the other components will be closed)



What to wear for Dance audition:

Women: Leotard and footless tights with optional cover up. Additional cover up may be worn for modern and jazz segments. Ballet shoes required for ballet audition, jazz shoes optional.

Men: Footless tights and form fitting tank or unitard, dance belt highly recommended. Cover up may be worn for modern and jazz segments. Ballet shoes required for ballet audition, jazz shoes optional.



· *Students who have a conflict with the audition date must contact Administrative Assistant Allison Jones (dance.info@ttu.edu) no later than 1/20/2017 for permission (and instructions on how to) to submit video footage for evaluation.

· Questions concerning the DANCE program audition, the BA in Dance, and/ or the Minor in Dance? Please contact Dance Program Administrative Assistant Allison Jones (dance.info@ttu.edu).

Questions concerning the university, the School of Theatre and Dance, and/or admissions? Please contact Dept. of Theatre and Dance Undergraduate Advisor Beth Scheckel (beth.scheckel@ttu.edu).




Texas Tech University

DANCE PROGRAM AUDITION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Q: How do I find out more about the BA or Minor in Dance at TTU?

A: Visit our School website: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/theatreanddance/. For detailed information on curriculum, visit the curricular page: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/theatreanddance/students/ugrad/ba-dance.php

 

Q: Do I need to prepare a solo for the audition?

A: No. You will learn and perform phrase material in ballet, modern, and jazz.

 

Q: Will the combinations I learn at the audition be very advanced?

A: We teach combinations that are appropriate for our Level II students.  This gives us a clear understanding of where your technical capability is in relation to that benchmark.

 

Q: What happens if I preregister for the audition but then can’t come?

A: If you cannot attend but still want to audition, contact Allison Jones (per instructions on page 1) for information about submitting digital footage.

A: If you cannot come and no longer want to audition, email Allison Jones and ask her to remove you from the list of attendees.

 

Q: If I don’t have any experience in one of the technical genres taught at the audition, will I automatically be cut?

A: No.  We are looking for your preparation and readiness across all three genres of technique in combination with your writing sample.

 

Q: What is the writing sample?

A: The writing sample is an original writing of 2-5 pages. This can be a writing sample on any subject that shows competency in basic writing skills.

 

Q: When will I find out if I was accepted to the Major or Minor?

A: You will be notified via (snail) mail approximately two weeks after the audition.

 

Q: Can the Dance faculty recommend me for the Minor even if I auditioned for the Major?

A: Yes, on the basis of insufficient readiness for the Major.

 

Q: Will I find out about a scholarship when I find out about my audition results?

A: No. The Departmental Scholarship Committee will review applications in late February and will send notification to recipients by mid-March.

 

Q: What happens if there is bad weather that prevents me from getting to the audition?

A: Contact Allison Jones for alternate arrangements.


Texas Tech University

DANCE PROGRAM

AUDITION FORM, 2017-2018 academic year

 

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________

 

PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________________

 

PERMANENT ADDRESS: (House or Apt. number and street) __________________________________

 

                                                (City, state, and zip code) _________________________________________

 

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________________

 

I am auditioning for the (check one only): ___ Dance Major   ___  Dance Minor

I have submitted a School of Theatre and Dance scholarship application:   ___ Yes       ___ No

Previous training: describe any training you have received in ballet, modern, or jazz techniques.  You may either write directly into the section below OR you may attach a separate resume. Include training at TTU if applicable.

 

                                  School – Training/ Teachers                                                                        Dates             

Ballet:

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz:

 

 

 

 

 

Modern:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To Preregister:

By MAIL: print and complete this form and attach a head shot.  Return to Allison Jones, Box 42061, School of Theatre and Dance, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 79409-2061.

 

By EMAIL: type directly into this form and save it as a word document OR print, complete, & scan the form into your computer. Send your completed document plus your digital head shot via email to: dance.info@ttu.edu.







Posted:
12/2/2016

Originator:
Allison Jones

Email:
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Department:
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Event Information
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Date: 2/4/2017

Location:
Creative Movement Studio (CMS), studios 101 and 110


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