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Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma School of Dance welcomes you to our 2008-2009 season of exciting performances, guest artists in residence, workshops, auditions and special events. Last year's season included residencies by Mark Dendy, Nancy Allison and Margery Beddow.

Last year also included remarkable visits by legendary Ballerina Violette Verdy and acclaimed modern dancer Dudley Williams as our second and third Susan E. Brackett Visiting Artist Chairs.

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:

SummerDance Around the World in 80 Minutes!

July 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and July 5 at 3 p.m.
Historic Holmberg Hall in the Reynolds Performing Arts Center

Join Oklahoma Festival Ballet and Contemporary Dance Oklahoma on a dance journey with an international flavor. Around the World in 80 Minutes includes three brand new works as well as an excerpt of Paquita, a beloved nineteenth century classic. Audiences will see La Chanteuse de Paris which features music by Edith Piaf, and Rags to Jazztime, a ballet set to vintage music including the Preservation Hall Band of New Orleans.

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:

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 to be announced

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 Ratliff at (405) 325-4854 or rratliff@ou.edu.

Audition and Program Information

SummerWind Youth Ballet Camp 2009

June 14-27, 2009 - 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 Ratliff at (405) 325-4854 or rratliff@ou.edu.