Events

Sep 8 2024 | 2 - 5pm

How to Audition

Complete this dancer application prior to attending the live audition. Registration due by Sunday, September 8 at 12:00 pm (Noon, EDT).Attend the live audition.

The studio will open at 1:30 pm for you to warm up. You must be available for the entire audition time. Please notify Susie Thiel if you have questions/concerns and/or you are unable to attend the audition and would still like to be considered. Wear attire that…

Fine Arts Building
Room 117A
Registration Required
Thu, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 20 2024, All day
cullud wattah by Erika Dickerson-Despenza 
October 17-20, 2024 | Briggs Theatre 
 “A haunting and eye-opening production," The New York Times. 
 Erika Dickerson-Despenza’s Afro-surrealist play focuses on three generations of Black women living through the Flint, Michigan water crisis. As lead seeps into their home and their bodies, corrosive memories and secrets rise among them. Will this family ever be…
Briggs Theatre
Tickets coming soon
Fri, Nov 8 2024, 8am - 2pm

In addition to being admitted to UK, a successful audition is required to be declared a dance major. Applications for admission to the University of Kentucky, as well as application deadline and materials information, are available on the UK Admissions site. To learn more about what to expect and wear please see the BA in Dance page.

AuditionsFall BA in Dance Audition Date:  Friday, November 8, 2024Spring BA in…
Fine Arts Building
Fine Arts Building, Room 117
Audition Registration Required
Fri, Nov 22 2024, 9:30am - 3pm

High school theatre students are invited to engage in theatre workshops taught by UK's Theatre faculty, Q&As with both faculty and current students, and a tour of our facilities. Plus, all participants receive one complimentary ticket to our mainstage production, William Shakeperares’ As you Like It at 10am in the Guignol Theatre and lunch at Champions Kitchen in the Gatton Student Center.

Registration is required. A letter of…

Fine Arts Building
$10, Registration Required
Fri, Jan 24 2025, 8am - 2pm

In addition to being admitted to UK, a successful audition is required to be declared a dance major. Applications for admission to the University of Kentucky, as well as application deadline and materials information, are available on the UK Admissions site. To learn more about what to expect and wear please see the BA in Dance page.

AuditionsFall BA in Dance Audition Date:  Friday, November 8, 2024Spring BA in…
Fine Arts Building
Fine Arts Building, Room 117
Audition Registration Required
Fri, Feb 7 2025, 9:30am - 9pm

If you are a high school dancer and interested in our program, we would love for you to attend our High School Dance Day on February 7, 2025.  During your visit, you will tour the facilities on the University of Kentucky’s beautiful campus, gain insight into what it is like to be a dance major at UK, take dance classes from our professional faculty, and attend Q&As with current dance students. All participants will be provided lunch…

Fine Arts Building
$10, Registration Required