Auditions
Audition Information
The audition is a very important part of a dance major's admission decision
  1. Choose an audition day. Be prepared to submit all application materials by the deadline for your audition day.

    Audition days and application deadlines for 2008 Admission
    Audition:Saturday, November 22, 2008
    Apply by:Saturday, November 1, 2008
     
    Audition:Saturday, February 28, 2009
    Apply by:Sunday, February 1, 2009

  2. Apply Online to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's main admissions office.

  3. Apply to the Dance Program. The application materials include:

    • A Dance Program application form (PDF)
      Downloadable as a PDF file, or contact the Dance Program Admissions Coordinator for a paper copy.

    • Two recommendations (PDF)
      Have two different people who can recommend you based on your dance abilities fill out the recommendation form. Downloadable as a PDF file, or contact the Dance Program Admissions Coordinator for a paper copy.

  4. Complete an audition.
    The Dance Program will notify you of your specific audition time at least one week preceding the date you have chosen on your application.

    Your audition will consist of studio classes in ballet and modern dance – both an hour long – followed by a short presentation and question and answer period in the theatre. A facilities tour and warm-ups will precede the studio classes. Faculty and staff will be on hand to talk with you and your parents/guardians and answer any questions you may have.


If we may ever answer any questions about UW-Madison or about majoring in dance in general, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Director, Karen McShane-Hellenbrand.

We look forward to seeing you at the University of Wisconsin-Madison!


Dance Program Admissions Coordinator:
Sally Roedl
Mailing address:
Dance Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706-1483
Email: sjroedl@education.wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-1691