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Dance Minor & Certificate Program

Dance Auditions

Auditions for admission into the Certificate of Dance and Minor in Dance Program for the 2025-2026 academic year will be held on the campus of Southern University A&M College in Hayden Hall Dance Room 12. Please complete the form below if you are interested in auditioning or learning more about the program. We look forward to hearing from you!

Audition Date: Program auditions are held twice a year. 

Fall Audition Registration Deadline:

August 13, 2025

Fall Audition Date:

August 15, 2025, 7:30 pm

(Frank Hayden Room 12 Dance Studio)

Spring Audition Registration Deadline

January 2026

SPRING AUDITION DATE: 

FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2026

5:00-7:00 pm

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