Admission & Auditions
If you are interested in becoming a Theatre Arts or Dance major, you must first apply and be accepted to Southern Utah University. Applications for admission to SUU are available through the Admissions Office. You may find applications and similar information at the website www.suu.edu/you. The Theatre Department does not have requirements to be admitted, however the Dance Program has special admission requirements which are explained below.
Special Audition Requirements for Admission to the Dance Program
The department is committed to your success and therefore, admits students who are qualified to complete programs of study. To qualify for major level technique classes, students must complete a placement audition. Transfer students who have completed an Associates Degree, must place at an intermediate technique level or above in order to complete their Bachelor Degree within a minimum two-year timeline. Scholarship/Class Placement Audition date for 2010 will be announced soon. Please check back for the exact date and time. Applicants must download the scholarship form , fill it in, save it and either e-mail the PDF to the Department Administrative Assistant; print it off and fax it to (435) 865-8568; or mail it to SUU - Theatre Arts & Dance Scholarship 351 W University Blvd. Cedar City, UT 84720. The audition dates fall on a Saturday and include a four-hour review process with the entire faculty who evaluate each potential student. The evaluation includes:
- two technique classes (ballet and modern dance),
- a one-minute solo (choreographed by the student applicant),
- an interview with the dance faculty.
If you live outside the state or region, or are unable to attend the scheduled dates, you may contact the department for options that follow criteria established by the dance program. No student may register for major level courses without a placement audition.
Students seeking teaching licensure, in addition to the placement requirements, must 1) submit an application and be approved by the dance faculty, 2) choose a teaching minor, 3) be admitted to the Teacher Education Program.
You will also need to register as a Theatre Arts or Dance major with Dr. Daniel Frezza, the Academic Advisor for the College of Performing & Visual Arts. Dr. Frezza serves as the General Education Advisor for all students in the College of Performing and Visual Arts. Once you have registered as a major you will be assigned a Departmental Advisor as well. Students meet with both advisors at least once a semester to track and plan individual student's progress.
Dr. Daniel Frezza
College of Performing and Visual Arts
351 W. University Blvd.
Cedar City, Utah 84720
435.586.7814
frezzad@suu.edu