College of Fine Arts School of Dance Undergraduate Handbook

Technique Classes/ Rehearsals

Technique / Placement Classes

Placement auditions are given for all in-coming freshman, however, throughout the four years as an undergraduate, students are encouraged to develop technically in the areas of ballet and modern dance. Advancement into higher levels of technique will be determined through the advice of the teacher/advisor or through a placement class. Students may, however, request a change of level. Consideration will be given to all requests.        

*** An injury may necessitate a temporary level change to facilitate recovery.

Oklahoma Festival Ballet / Contemporary Dance Oklahoma

Dance majors enrolled in dance courses at the upper levels must audition for Oklahoma Festival Ballet or Contemporary Dance Oklahoma according to degree requirements. These auditions are required for majors in level II and above. Students majoring in ballet pedagogy must audition every semester until all performance requirements are met.  Audition dates will be posted at the beginning of each semester and all dancers must re-audition for company each semester. Dance majors may also audition for School of Drama and/or Department of Musical Theatre productions that do not conflict with the School of Dance performance or touring schedules. Dancers must check with their faculty advisor before auditioning for outside productions.

Rehearsal Schedules

The posted rehearsal time indicates the time at which the rehearsal will begin. Dancers should arrive for the rehearsal early enough to change, warm-up, and be prepared to begin at the designated time.

NOTE:  Please be aware that rehearsals sometimes conflict with university scheduled holidays. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of this, consult with the faculty, and to schedule travel plans accordingly.