Dance

The Hartt Dance Division is looking for dancers with evidence of strong technical training, artistry, and facility in the following areas: physical awareness, expressiveness, coordination, articulation, suppleness, stamina, musicality, presence, and an eagerness to learn, move, and perform in both balletic and non-balletic styles.

The live audition will consist of a 45-minute class incorporating classical ballet and pointe work (as appropriate), and a 45-minute class in modern and improvisational work.  Dancers should also come prepared to perform a short solo, 1-2 minutes in length.  Assessment is based on artistry, technical proficiency, physicality, quality of movement expression, and comprehension. 

Each applicant will also have an informal interview with Dance faculty to your career goals and interests.

Audition videos should be uploaded to your UHart applicant portal through Acceptd, Youtube, or Vimeo. All video auditions must demonstrate the following: 

Ballet 

BARRE

• pliés  

• battement tendu/dégagé  

• rond de jambe á terre and en l’air 

• adagio  

• grand battement 

Center

• tendu en croix with port de bras
• adagio
• waltz combination with pirouettes
• petit and grand allegro
• pointe work (if applicable)

Modern

• Modern phrases emphasizing torso movement and articulation, falling into floor, rising out of floor.

Solo

• Solo of choice, preferably Ballet, Modern, or Contemporary dance. No longer than 3 minutes. An improvisation (maximum 3 minutes in length) can be presented in lieu of a solo.

NO STAGE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

Solid light colored tights, solid colored leotard, ballet and pointe shoes (if applicable). Bare feet for modern.

All dance attire must be close fitting. Hair must be secured away from face and neck.