UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN

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1 UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN DANCE AUDITION INFORMATION PACK A KEEP COPIES OF ALL FORMS & CORRESPONDENCE!!! Only applicants for Diploma in Theatre and Performance (Dance) (3 years) need attend an in-person audition. Applicants for the BA Theatre and Performance (HB014) with a current APS score between are strongly encouraged to attend an in-person audition. PERSONAL CHECK LIST This is to help you know what to do. Do not ignore it! For all applicants: I have applied online through (tick) I have read form B (Dance Information Sheet) I have read form C (Audition Procedures and Requirements) I have filled in form D (Personal Information Sheet) to hand in at my audition. I have attached a SMALL ID SIZED photograph of myself on form D. THIS IS VITALLY IMPORTANT I have typed my essay to hand in at my audition. I have written / confirmed a date to write my NBT Test remember the final test date is the 12 October 2017

2 B SCHOOL OF DANCE Note: There are a limited number of places in this Diploma which will predominantly be offered to students who do not qualify with a matric exemption or NSC endorsed for degree studies, but who do meet the minimum admission criteria of this course, this includes endorsement for diploma studies. Students with an exemption should apply for the BA in Theatre and Performance, which is a longer and more intensive training than that offered in the Diploma. NEED MORE INFORMATION? For more information about DRAMA COURSES and the THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME, contact: Shabnam Pansari, Tel: (021) undergrad.drama@uct.ac.za For more information about UCT ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS, contact: Humanities Faculty Office tel: (021) For all information regarding Bursaries, Financial Aid and Fees, please consult the UCT Website using the following link: The UCT Drama Department does not offer bursaries to First Year Students. Alternatively you could contact the Student Financial Aid Office on or sfa-finaid@uct.ac.za ON THE DAY OF YOUR AUDITION (SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2017) 1. You will be required to be at the School of Dance (Lover s Walk, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch) at 08h30 on Saturday 16 September. 2. Bring your completed Personal Information Sheet (with passport sized photograph), essay, reference letter and two prepared monologues. 3. The audition process will most likely be for the whole day so ensure that you have food and drink with you. 4. Wear comfortable clothing as you will be required to do some kind of movement assessment.

3 C AUDITION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS (for Diploma in Theatre and Performance only) In order to be considered for admission to either of the above courses, you will be required to attend an audition & interview. You will also need to submit the Personal Information Sheet [D] and written assignment to the auditioner from the School of Dance at your audition. AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Prepare to perform the following tasks/pieces: Auditions are conducted to assess one s suitability for the training programs on offer as well as one s potential to achieve within the program. The dance audition consists of: 45 minutes of class sessions in three disciplines: contemporary dance technique, improvisation, and either African dance or Classical ballet (including pointe work). a short solo, one minute maximum, preferably choreographed by the candidate. Students may give a short introduction to their piece. Candidates may be invited to stay for an interview Clothing advice: tight fitting but comfortable clothes in which the candidate s physical possibilities are well visible, ballet shoes and socks/ barefeet where applicable, lapa (fabric that wraps around the waist) for the females and loose dancing pants with close fitting tops for males taking the African dance class. WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS to be handed in at the audition ONLY! 1. Submit your Personal Information Sheet D to the auditioner. 2. Typed 2-3 page essay on the following topic and submit it to the auditioner: A vision of my future contribution to the development of South African theatre and dance 3. Submit your Reference Letter to the auditioner. AUDITION OUTCOME After the result of the audition is known, the Programmes Admissions Officer will inform the applicant of the outcome by letter. Please do not phone the Drama Department or the School of Dance to enquire about outcomes, as no outcome can be discussed telephonically.

4 D PERSONAL INFORMATION SHEET HAND-IN AT YOUR AUDITION (ID PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUSELF THIS IS VITAL AND MUST BE ATTACHED PRIOR TO YOUR AUDITION) Full name Choose your first, second and third choices (tick): African Dance Contemporary Dance Ballet 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice Home Address Tel Fax Cell Contact number of Family or Close Friend Date of birth Age Home Language Male Female ID Number Command of languages (spoken - fluent, good, fair, poor etc.): English Other (specify) Referees: Name: Tel: (Give the names and contact details of at least two people who would be prepared to give an assessment of your potential): Name: Tel: Which School and/or College or University did you attend? Qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, LTCL, BA, etc.) Subjects and Grades (if known) If you have already completed part of your BA degree, list the subjects passed and year/s completed: Previous training in Dance and/or Drama Related skills/hobbies (e.g. singing, drawing, etc.) Experience of Dnce/Theatre/Performing/Acting (performances, plays, directors & parts)

5 Intended career Why do you wish to follow this profession? Have you applied to UCT for financial assistance? YES NO Date of application for funding: Have you written / booked a date to write the NBT test? YES NO Date of test:: Have you applied to stay in a UCT Residence while studying at UCT YES NO I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the above particulars are correct. Signature of Applicant Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY *** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY AUDITION DATE AUDITIONERS SYMBOL Recommend BA T&P DTP Stream Comment: