audition

The dates for the audition for entering graduate dance students in Autumn Quarter 2008 are January 24, 25, and 26, 2008.

To allow adequate time for review by both the University Admissions office and the department faculty, your complete application must be submitted by December 1, 2007, as follows:

application

For the complete procedure for application please download the graduate application packet (.pdf) or contact the programs coordinator to have one sent to you.

An audition and interview is required for all MFA candidates. Acceptance into the dance program requires admission to the graduate school as well as admission to the department. Applicants must make appropriate application through both the graduate school admissions office and the Department of Dance.

There are three basic steps involved in applying for MFA graduate studies in the Department of Dance. They are as follows:

1. Obtain, complete and submit all forms due to the University Graduate School Admissions Office

• Graduate School University Application
• Official College Transcript(s) for all undergraduate studies

2. Complete and submit all forms and documents due to the Department of Dance

• Official College Transcript(s)
• Three Letters of Reference on official letterhead
• Department of Dance Application
• Personal Narrative
• Vita
• Work Samples (DVD or VHS)

3. Optional GA position submitted to the Department of Dance

• Graduate Associate Application
• G/TA Request Form

university fellowship

Consideration for University Fellowship is based on excellence (including a minimum GPA of 3.6) in previous academic work and artistic work, and is evidenced by official transcripts from all undergraduate academic institutions, personal narrative, and 3 letters of reference on official letterhead.

Indicate your interest in fellowship nomination by marking the University and department applications. It is essential that all application materials be received by both the Graduate School and the Department of Dance by December 1, 2007 in order to be considered for a University Fellowship.

graduate associate inquiries

GA application is made by completing the two departmental forms and submitting the requested materials.

international applicants

We strongly advise applicants living outside the USA to attend the Graduate Audition because this process enables the faculty to learn about you and for you to learn
about us. If you are unable to attend the audition, you may substitute 1/2" VHS US standard NTSC format videotape or DVD which must include:

• spoken introduction in English (3 minutes)
• ballet barre, center stage, allegro enchainments (10 minutes)
• modern dance sequences (10 minutes)
• solo performance ( 5 minutes)

For further information contact program coordinator Misty Kerns at dance@osu.edu or 614-292-7977.