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Dance Minor & Certificate Program

Dance Auditions

Southern University Dance Minor & Certificate in Dance Auditions

Auditions for admission into the Southern University Dance Minor and Certificate in Dance Program will be held on the campus of Southern University and A&M College in the Frank Hayden Hall Dance Studio (Room 12).

Students interested in auditioning or learning more about the program should complete the audition registration form below. We welcome dancers from a variety of movement backgrounds and look forward to meeting prospective students interested in pursuing dance training, performance, and creative scholarship at Southern University.

Fall 2026 Auditions

To accommodate new and returning student move-in schedules, the Dance Minor will offer two fall audition opportunities.

Fall Audition Registration Deadline
August 13, 2026

Current Dance Minors are encouraged to attend both auditions if possible. Incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Southern University students should attend the audition that best aligns with their move-in and arrival schedule.

Audition #1
August 14, 2026
5:00–7:30 p.m.

Audition #2
August 18, 2026
5:00–7:30 p.m.

Location
Frank Hayden Hall Dance Studio (Room 12)
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Spring 2027 Auditions

Spring Audition Registration Deadline
January 6, 2027

Spring Audition Date
To Be Announced

Auditions for the Southern University Dance Minor

Prospective students interested in admission into the Dance Minor must complete the audition form located below. For additional questions, please contact Program Coordinator Professor Roxi Victorian at roxi.victorian@sus.edu.

Audition Location & Format

Auditions take place at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, inside the Frank Hayden Dance Studio (Room 12).

The audition assesses each candidate’s technical and artistic readiness for collegiate-level training across multiple genres, with an emphasis on:

  • Technical foundation

  • Artistry and musicality

  • Physical readiness and expressive capacity

  • Potential for continued growth and performance participation

What to Expect

The audition follows a structured format:

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern

  3. Diasporic Dance Practices

Faculty may also consider candidates for faculty repertory and Media Day opportunities during the audition process.

Dress Code & Requirements

Audition attire is all black.

  • No exposed midriffs (leotards preferred)

  • Ballet shoes required for the ballet portion

  • Hair must be pulled back neatly and securely

  • Please refrain from wearing jewelry

Video Auditions

Candidates who are unable to attend in person must provide a university-excused absence and submit a 2-minute video audition demonstrating ballet and modern technique.

Travel, Touring, & Performance Opportunities

Students interested in participating in travel and outside performance opportunities during the tour season must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 for eligibility.

After the Audition

Following the audition, faculty will review candidates holistically. Accepted students will receive notification of their status and next steps.

Placement discussions may include:

  • Recommended coursework

  • Rehearsal and performance pathways

  • Opportunities for Media Day, touring, and repertory participation

  • Individualized development guidance

Audition Form