Department of Dance

1.    How long will it take to be notified of my status? How will I know if I have received a scholarship?
All applicants are notified by mail within three weeks of the auditions whether they are being considered for a scholarship or not. It will take about two weeks after that for the final decisions to be made. Please note that a student will not be officially informed of receiving a scholarship until they have been accepted to BYU. If you have not received any correspondence within six weeks of the auditions, please contact our office immediately.

2.    What do I do if my teacher did not send in the teacher recommendation by the due date?
Please contact the teacher that has not sent the recommendation and ask them to send it immediately. We understand that teachers sometimes get busy and forget to fill out the recommendation letters but we do need these as a part of our evaluation process.

3.    What if I am having problems submitting my application?
Please contact our office at (801) 422-5086 and we will try to help you with the problem.

4.    When is registration?
Registration for the Dance Talent Award auditions takes place in the morning before your audition. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the audition you will be attending to check in and receive necessary information. Registration typically takes place on the main floor of the Richards Building on the north end. We will have signs up so you can easily find the registration desk.

5.    Will I have a specific audition time?
No. Auditions will be held as follows:

Ballet                     8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 283 RB

Ballroom               (Videos only. Due Fri, Jan 27, 2012)

Folk                       (Videos only. Due Fri, Jan 27, 2012)

Contemporary       10 a.m. - 12 noon 185 RB

6. Can I sign up for more than one area to audition?

Yes. You are welcome to audition in as many areas as you like.

7. How many scholarships are available?
Four half-tuition scholarships are available as well as additional smaller award amounts.

8.    Is there a dress code? What is a "modest" leotard?
The BYU Department of Dance requests that applicants wear modest leotards or attire. When auditioning please do not wear low cut leotards or any clothing that reveals midriff. Sleeveless leotards are acceptable but it is requested that no spaghetti straps should be worn. No costumes please.

9. Do I need to include a resume or a headshot with my application?
No. Resumes and headshots will not be accepted. Please just submit the application and the teacher recommendation.

10.   Can parents watch the auditions?

The Contemporary audition is open, meaning parents are welcome to attend. Ballet auditions are closed auditions. There is available seating outside the studio where parents can wait.