The audition will consist of three parts: a modern dance technique class, a short solo, and an interview.

How to prepare for the audition:

Modern Dance class

• You will need to arrive to the studio ready to dance.
• We do not have a dress code, although no baggy clothing preferred.
• You will be dancing barefoot on a vinyl Stage Step floor (you may wear   socks, half soles, etc, if you find it too sticky).
• We look for the dancer with a passion to move; do not worry if you have never had a modern dance class. The dance program values diversity.

Solo Choreography

• Choreograph a 1.5-2 minute solo to music with no lyrics.
• The solo can be in any style and should represent both your dancing and choreographic abilities.
• The studio has a CD player and is iPod compatible. Bring your own music.
• Costumes are not required.

Interview

• All applicants will be interviewed by the Performing Arts Department.

To maintain scholarship eligibility you must:

• Major or minor in dance;
• Be a full time student;
• Pass all classes;
• Enroll in one dance company class per semester;
• Audition for at least one guest artist piece per year;
• Perform in the annual spring dance concert (if injury prevents performance, then the student will be assigned a backstage position); and
• Serve the department as a model citizen.

For further information or to schedule an audition contact Director Cathy Davalos, (925) 631-4824, or email, cdavalos@stmarys-ca.edu.