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Collegiate Dancers

Represent BYU-Idaho by performing for your school and community!
The Collegiate Dancers Group
Collegiate Dancers is an auditioned dance company that is directed, choreographed, and performed entirely by students.
Student poses on stage during a dance dress rehearsal

Fall 2026 Information

Information Meeting

Wednesday, Sept 16th, at 4:30 pm in Hart 208A

Collegiate Team Auditions

Thursday, Sept 17th and Friday, Sept 18th, at 4:30 pm in Hart 208A

Extravadance Performance

December 1st-5th in the Snow Drama Theatre

Who Can Join Collegiate Dancers?
Audition Dates & Info
Rehearsals & Performances
Who Can Join Collegiate Dancers?
Audition Dates & Info
Rehearsals & Performances

Who Can Join Collegiate Dancers?

Any student, regardless of major or track, can audition for Collegiate Dancers. Although auditions are available to everyone who maintains a 2.0 GPA, this opportunity is only available in the Fall semester.

BYUI students dance in the multi-style performance, Extravadance.

For those who make the team, Collegiate Dancers will act as a class in which they must register for at least 1 credit. The credit level won't change the amount of work expected, it will still be the same. A $30 costume fee is required for this course. It is recommended that in addition to Collegiate Dancers, students also take a 200 level or above technique class (DANCE231R - DANCE496R).

The Dance Society hosts Variety Night throughout the semester. Participation in these is an opportunity to prepare for all auditions by experiencing various genres of dance. Students are encouraged to be involved, to learn and to enhance skills through participation.

For more information, please contact Brother Gary Larsen at larseng@byui.edu.

Collegiate Dancer Auditions

Student performs in the Extravadance show

September 17th & 18th, 2026 in Hart 208 Collegiate Audition Form (should be linked to this form: Collegiate Audition Application Form F26)

Come early to the audition and be ready to dance at the times indicated.

Tentative Audition Schedule (Thursday, September 17th)
· 4:15 -- Paperwork, Pictures, Warm up, Pray!
· 4:30 -- Ballroom
· 5:00 -- World
· 5:30 -- Jazz
· 6:00 -- Modern
· 6:30 -- Hip Hop

Tentative Audition Schedule (Friday, September 18th)
· 4:15 -- Paperwork, Pictures, Warmup, Pray!
· 4:30 -- Ballet
· 5:00 -- Tap
· 5:30 -- Jazz
· 6:00 -- Ballroom

Audition information will vary each year. All auditions are held by student directors, who select dancers to participate in their specific dance numbers.

Certain genres of dance may be necessary for auditions. Contemporary, ballroom, and folk/world dance numbers will be available each semester, but the specifics will vary. Please wear appropriate clothing for auditions. See Dance Attire Standards for more clothing guidelines.

It is highly recommended that all dancers attend the audition information meeting before auditioning.

Rehearsals & Performances

Students perform the Extravadance show in the Snow building.

Rehearsal dates/times:

Weeks of September 21st - November 16th, 2026. Rehearsal attendance is mandatory for every Collegiate Dancer.

· M, W, F from 4:30-5:45 ( Contemporary Ballet, Ballet, Jive, Tap, Viennese Waltz,)
· M, W, F from 5:45-7:00 ( Jazz, Ballroom Fusion, Hip Hop, Acro, Paso, Ballet)
· T, TH from 4:30-5:45 ( World, Latin Fusion, Modern, Hip Hop )
· T, TH from 5:45-7:00 ( Modern, Jazz, Swing )
· Saturday from 8-Noon (When needed)

Team Calendar:

· September 17 & 18 Auditions Held in 208 4:30-10 pm
· Week 1- Week 8, September 21-November 14 Rehearsals
· November 17 (Tuesday) Lay floor in Snow Theater 4:30 pm
· November 18 - 20 Tech Rehearsal 3:15 - 8:1 5pm
· November 21 (Saturday) Tech Rehearsal 8 am-12 pm
· November 23 (Monday) Dress Rehearsal 3:15-8:15 pm
· November 30 (Monday back from break) 3:15-8:15 pm
· December 1-4 SHOW WEEK!!! Performance @7:30 pm Snow Drama Theater
· December 5 Performance at 2:00 pm.