The University of Iowa Department of Dance invites prospective students to campus for Hawkeye Dance Day. According to announcements published by the department, the event offers applicants and prospective majors the opportunity to take placement classes, perform solos, and connect directly with faculty and current students.
The schedule runs from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., beginning with a morning check-in and studio warm-up session. Coffee, tea, and light snacks are provided for visiting students and their families before formal proceedings commence.
Schedule and Audition Requirements
Following a 9:00 a.m. welcome and faculty introduction, participants take part in a group warm-up at 9:15 a.m. A contemporary and improvisation class follows from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m., leading into a short break and a ballet class from 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Solo performances take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. As outlined in the departmental notices, these solos are required for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) applicants and Bachelor of Arts (BA) scholarship candidates.
After a lunch break from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., the afternoon itinerary shifts to informational sessions and optional campus activities:
- 2:00–2:30 p.m.: Question and answer session for students and parents featuring current students and faculty.
- 2:30–3:00 p.m.: Optional informal student gathering with the Undergraduate Dance Organization.
- 3:30–4:00 p.m.: Optional tour of Space Place Theater.
- 7:30 p.m.: Optional Dance Gala performance at Hancher Auditorium, with tickets available through the Hancher Box Office.
Registration Details
Prospective attendees who have already applied to the University of Iowa, as well as those simply exploring their undergraduate options, are welcome to attend. To register or submit inquiries, interested students must email dance@uiowa.edu with their full name, email address, phone number, current year in school, and intended dance degree—choosing between the BA, BFA, or minor tracks. Further details regarding undergraduate applications remain available through the University of Iowa Department of Dance undergraduate portal.
