Shift (2010), choreographed by Daniel Stark — Photo by Dan Norman
Auditions for U-Rep are held the first week of classes in both the fall and spring semesters, and have already taken place for fall 2011. Information will be posted here for the upcoming semester when it becomes available.
A second audition will occur on Friday, Sept. 9, at 1:00 in PA 126. This audition is for our visiting Andreas Guest Artist, Jeffrey Peterson. Jeffrey will be setting a contemporary jazz dance piece for the Fall Dance Concert. Rehearsal will immediately following this audition. A detailed rehearsal schedule will be posted on the Dance Call Board early in the semester so you will have a chance to review it before auditioning.
Reminder: If cast in a faculty work, please see Julie Kerr-Berry or Dan Stark if you are interested in receiving Dance Repertory (DANC 428) credit. You must add this course by the end of the first week of classes.
• Auditions for current Minnesota State Mankato Dance students: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
• Auditions for incoming students in fall 2012 (combined with Freshman Talent Grant auditions): Friday, March 2, 2012.
• Incoming Freshman Placement Audition and BFA Audition: Friday, Aug. 24, 2012.
For more information, contact Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry, Director of Dance.
The purpose of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Dance program’s placement audition is to determine what level of dance technique you should be in. Please arrive early so you can warm-up. The studio will be open. Make sure you are in your dance attire. Bring ballet slippers, but be able to dance in bare feet for part of the audition. The class will consist of a ballet segment, followed by a modern-based combination, and, ending with a jazz combination. You will not be asked to dance alone; essentially, you are just taking a dance class so we can watch you dance.
No placement auditions are currently scheduled. Watch back here for information as it becomes available.
Immediately following the audition, you will meet with the dance faculty to let you know what level of technique you will be placed in for fall or subsequent semester(s). At that time we will either confirm the classes you have already registered for, or suggest that you drop/add classes you should be taking. You will be able to add dance technique classes that day.
For more information about either of these dates or if you have general questions, contact Kerr-Berry or Stark.
