Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Dance Audition Information

The Dance Department offers pre-professional training for serious dance students, with an emphasis on ballet, modern and jazz. Students also study in men’s technique, pointe work and partnering. Our esteemed dance faculty has many years of professional performing and teaching experience. In addition, to the regular faculty, each year the Dance Department contracts several professional dance artists to work as guest teachers and stage choreography. Through quality training and diverse dance experiences, our mission is to prepare students to be successful in college dance programs or conservatories. Recent graduates have been accepted into highly-respected schools including Julliard, Ailey/Fordham, School of American Ballet, Florida State University and SUNY-Purchase.

NOTE: Applicant must wear clothing appropriate for a dance class. T-shirts, shorts and socks are equally as accepted as leotards, tights and ballet shoes. Baggy clothing and jewelry are not permitted. Hair must be neatly secured away from the face.

1. Applicant will participate in a dance class incorporating ballet, modern and jazz. Evaluation will be based on:

physical characteristics (body alignment, strength, endurance, and flexibility)

coordination and movement (ability to move two or more body parts at the same time and/or sequentially in a demonstrated movement pattern)

ability to take direction (ability to learn quickly with little or no repetition of instruction and willingness to accept and apply corrections)

potential (overall performing ability)

precision and rhythmic accuracy

2. Applicant will perform a prepared ballet, modern, or jazz solo dance, no longer than one minute in length. Applicant will bring his/her music on a compact disc or cassette cued to the beginning of the selection. Compact discs and cassettes will be labelled at Audition Check-In. No costumes, accessories, or props are permitted. Evaluation will be based on:

sense of rhythm, ease of movement

use of dance elements

overall performing ability

501 South Sapodilla Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Phone: 561. 802-6000