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School of Dance

Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma School of Dance welcomes you to our 2009-2010 season of exciting performances, guest artists in residence, workshops, auditions and special events.

Last year included a remarkable visit by acclaimed modern dancer Dudley Williams as our third Susan E. Brackett Visiting Artist Chair.

We hope you will join us at one of our spectacular performances or delightful special events!

For more information about School of Dance happenings, please check out our newsletter, Call Board.

Performances:

Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

December 9 through 13
Historic Holmberg Hall in the Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Join Contemporary Dance Oklahoma for an exciting production of modern dance featuring choreography by OU faculty member Derrick Minter as well as innovative new works by guest artists Helen Simoneau and Kathleen Ridlon. In addition, audiences will enjoy a work in the Jose Limón style, staged by legendary dancer and choreographer Fritz Ludin.

Young Choreographers' Showcase

January 28 through 31
Historic Holmberg Hall in the Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Enjoy the creativity and brilliant dance technique of OU's talented ballet and modern dance majors in this production of imaginative new choregraphy.

Oklahoma Festival Ballet

April 1 through 11
Rupel Jones Theatre

Oklahoma Festival Ballet presents an elegant evening of dance with a beloved classic, Sleeping Beauty Act III, an inspired contemporary ballet by faculty member Steve Brule, and the restaging of Les Biches, a renowned Ballet Russe era ballet by Bronislava Nijinska.

Audition Dates:

Undergraduate Auditions

October 12, 2009
January 30, 2010
Reynolds Performing Arts Center Studios

An audition is required of prospective undergraduate students planning on entering OU in August 2009. Students should reserve a place at the auditions by contacting Kate O'Brien (kobrien@ou.edu) in the School of Dance office.

Other School of Dance Events:

Helen Simoneau

August 23 through September 26

Guest artist Helen Simoneau is a native of Québec, Canada who has presented her award-winning choreography in Canada, Europe and the United States. Ms. Simoneau will be teaching modern dance and staging one of her works for Contemporary Dance Oklahoma's December production.

Kathleen Ridlon

September 25 through October 4

Kathleen Ridlon is a dance professional with over twenty years of teaching and performing experience. She is currently an assistant professor of dance at Knox College and director of Midwest Dance Group. Ms. Ridlon will be teaching modern dance and staging a new work for CDO.

Betty Jones and Fritz Ludin

October 18-31, 2009
Susan E. Brackett Distinguished Visiting Artist Chairs

The University of Oklahoma School of Dance is honored to welcome internationally renowned dancers and teachers Betty Jones and Fritz Ludin as its fourth Susan E. Brackett Distinguished Visiting Artist Chairs. Renowned as dancers with the Jose Limón Dance Company, Jones and Ludin have also been instrumental in developing and teaching Limón technique around the world.

Once Upon a Dream

November 6, 2009
Untitled [ArtSpace] Oklahoma City

Join School of Dance patrons and special guests for our annual dinner, auction and performances by Oklahoma Festival Ballet and Contemporary Dance Oklahoma. All funds raised by Once Upon a Dream support our international touring program and School of Dance scholarships.

Saturday Youth Classes

Open auditions Sunday Sept. 13, 2009
2:00 p.m. - Ballet (ages 10-12) and Modern (ages 13-18)
3:30 p.m. - Ballet (ages 13-18)

Intensive classes in ballet and modern dance offered as a supplement for serious young dancers ages 10-18. Classes will be taught by OU School of Dance faculty in the Fine Arts Center on OU's Norman campus.
For more information please contact Rebecca Herrin at (405) 325-4854 or rratliff@ou.edu.

Audition and Program Information

SummerWind Youth Ballet Camp 2010

June 20 through July 3 - on the OU campus in Norman

The OU School of Dance hosts SummerWind Youth Ballet, a two-week training program for dance students ages 11-14 and 15-18 years old. Curriculum includes a variety of dance classes and seminars taught by School of Dance faculty and guest artists. This comprehensive ballet program is aimed at educating the complete young dancer and concludes with an on-stage performance featuring class technique and rehearsed repertoire.
For more information please contact Rebecca Herrin at (405) 325-4854 or rherrin@ou.edu.

Audition Information 2010
Application Form 2010 tba
Video Application Guidlines

Ballet Position Available:

The School of Dance is searching for a tenure track faculty position in Ballet beginning Fall 2010. For more information, click here for a PDF description of qualifications.