UCR is Dancing  is the annual showcase of original choreography projects created by students in the Department of Dance. This year UCR is Dancing will be presented in the Performance Lab, ARTS 166 at the end of winter quarter, 2024.

Dancers who are casted, will begin working/rehearsing with the student-choreographers currently enrolled in DNCE 188: Individual Projects in Creative Activity this Fall, 2023, as early as week 5, and will continue through Winter quarter for course credit (2 units of DNCE 167, unless specifically demonstrated as not possible due to unit caps). Students should expect to have 2 rehearsals a week of 2 hours each during Fall and Winter quarter, a showing of work in progress by the end of Fall quarter, tech & production during Winter quarter, and progress showings during Winter quarter in preparation to UCR is Dancing, who will be directed by a faculty member of the Department of Dance.

AUDITION INFORMATION

DATES & LOCATION

Friday, October 13, 2023 from 12 - 2:30 PM Arts 300, Dance Studio

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5 - 7:30 PM Arts 100, Dance Studio

Note: You are only required to attend ONE audition date. You are welcomed to attend both audition dates

WHO ARE AUDITIONS FOR

Undergraduate Dance majors, minors and dancers across campus who are interested and able to commit to the two-quarter creative process and performances. Students must be current UCR students. Enrolling in a 2-unit movement practice class is highly encouraged.

FAQS

• Do I need to prepare a solo for the audition? No. All movement material will be taught at the audition
• What styles of dance will be presented at the audition?  Multiple forms of dancing may be taught, including hip-hop, contemporary, Latin social dance, among others. Improvisations/freestyle may also be introduced
• Am I required to participate in the entire audition? Yes. Your full participation throughout the entire audition is necessary
• What should I wear and bring to the audition? Wear comfortable clothing in which you can freely move in, socks or bare feet, and a preferred electronic device (phone/laptop)

For more information, please reaching out to Patricia "Patty" Huerta at phuer001@ucr.edu