January Standard Audition
Registration opens Sept. 1, 2025, and closes Jan. 20, 2026.
The 2026 January Standard Audition for Fall 2026 Admission opens Sept. 1, 2025.
Jan. 30, 2026 | Dance with the Stars Day
Jan. 31, 2026 | Audition Day
Dance Audition:
Dancers will participate in a tap, jazz, and ballet class followed by a pre-rehearsed solo in a style of the dancer's choosing. Solos are limited to 1 minute.
- Review academic eligibility requirements HERE.
 - Complete audition registration by Jan. 20, 2026.
 - Dancers must begin their academic application to ÅÝܽÊÓÆµ by Jan. 22, 2026. APPLY NOW
 - Dancers must complete the Dancer Questionnaire by Jan. 22, 2026. This will be emailed approx. one month before the audition or once the Eventbrite registration is complete.
 - Attend our Dance with the Stars Day on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Event will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 5 p.m.
 - Complete all components of the dance audition on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The audition will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 4:30 p.m.
 
Please note that attendance is required on both Dance with the Stars Day and the Dance Audition Day to be considered for admission.
- Get an inside look at ÅÝܽÊÓÆµ's Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment.
 - Ask questions of the Dance and Entertainment directors.
 - Meet with a student Q&A panel.
 - Discover performing opportunities, including Star Dance Company directed by Tiffany van der Merwe.
 - Learn about ÅÝܽÊÓÆµ admissions, financial aid, student life, and more!
 
A registration fee is required. Please see the for the total registration cost.
Please note that registration fees are nonrefundable.
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