Early Decision / Early Commitment Audition
October 26, 2019 - Early Decision/Early Commitment Audition
Registration Not Yet Open
The fall audition is an Early Decision/Early Commitment audition. This means that those attending this audition wish to become a student in the Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment in fall 2020 and have selected Oklahoma City University as their first choice university/college and the OKCU dance program as their first choice dance program.
It also means that we will notify auditioners of the audition results within two or three weeks following the audition and that auditioners who are accepted must make an early commitment to OKCU and the Ann Lacy School in November to become a dance major for fall 2020, applying for financial aid if needed, making a housing deposit, and taking other steps in good faith to become an OKCU student in fall 2020, subject to acceptance for admission by the university. Those needing to wait until May 1st to decide which university they wish to attend should plan to attend our March audition.
For admission and scholarship consideration:
- Dancers must apply academically to Oklahoma City University by October 14, 2019. Apply here.
- Register for the Audition days by October 14, 2019.
NOTE: Attendance/Participation in Friday and Saturday activities are required for Early Decision / Early Commitment Auditioners. Auditioners must complete all technique sessions and the personal performance.
Opportunities for Parents/Observers:
- Parents/Observers are welcome to sign up for Friday’s Dance with the Stars Audition Information Day at no additional charge.
- Parents/Observers are welcome to watch the performance by the American Spirit Dance Company on Saturday.
- ONE observer per auditioner may register for observing the audition classes on Saturday. See fees for paid observers.
- Solo performances will be closed to observers.
- Registration deadline is Sunday, October 14, 2019.
If you have any questions regarding our audition process please contact Patti Biera at pmbiera@okcu.edu or 405-208-5644.
Registration Fees
Auditioners: $26 through September 25 $34 after September 25
Observers: $11 without lunch $17 including lunch at the Gaylord Center
NOTE: To be eligible to audition, dancers must participate in all Friday events.
Schedule is subject to change within the day.
| Friday, October 26, 2018 | Dance With the Stars AUDITION INFORMATION DAY | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | CHECK IN | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Q&A SESSION WITH STUDENT PANEL | |
| 10:00-11:20 | OBSERVE JAZZ CLASS | |
| 11:20-12:30 | LUNCH IN CAF AND EXPLORE THE BOOKSTORE | |
| 12:40-1:20 | Q&A SESSION WITH UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS, RESIDENT LIFE, FOOD SERVICES, OCUPD, FINANCIAL AID, HONORS PROGRAM, AND FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE | |
| 1:30-2:00 | TOURS OF THE GAYLORD CENTER | |
| 2:00-3:00 | STUDENTS: WATCH BALLET; PARENTS: Q&A WITH DEANS | |
| 3:00-4:00 | CAMPUS TOUR | |
Saturday, October 27, 2018 | Dance With the Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 | CHECK-IN | |
| 8:30-9:30 | DANCER PREPARATION | |
| 9:30-10:15 | PERFORMANCE BY THE AMERICAN SPIRIT DANCE COMPANY | |
| 10:15-10:55 | INTRODUCTION OF AUDITIONERS | |
| 10:55-11:00 | ASSIGNMENT OF AUDITIONERS TO STUDIOS | |
| 11:00-12:00 | WARM-UP CLASS | |
| 12:00-1:00 | TECHNIQUE CLASS (TAP, JAZZ OR BALLET) | |
| 1:00-2:00 | LUNCH, SERVED ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE GAYLORD CENTER | |
| 2:00-3:00 | TECHNIQUE CLASS (TAP, JAZZ OR BALLET) | |
| 3:15-4:15 | TECHNIQUE CLASS (TAP, JAZZ OR BALLET) | |
| 4:15-6:30 | AUDITIONERS' SOLO PERFORMANCES: AUDITIONERS PERFORM A DANCE OF YOUR CHOICE TO A CD YOU BRING WITH YOU; LIMIT THIRTY SECONDS PLEASE. | |