High School 9th-12th grade students are eligible to participate in the on-site Recruitment/Scholarship Audition on Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9pm - 11:45am.
College dance departments and summer intensive programs will utilize the Oakland Dance Festival's audition process for the recruitment of students. Program awards will vary from year to year, so please check the Scholarship Offerings page to follow what colleges and companies are offering this year...Pre-screen waivers, priority entrance, and financial awards.
Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will be considered for Summer Dance Intensives. Seniors will be considered for college dance departments and summer dance intensives.
Students should be dressed in appropriate audition attire.
Leotards and convertible tights, in any color, are recommended.
Sweats and warm-ups are not allowed.
Ballet slippers or cotton socks are required for the ballet portion of the audition. No pointe shoes.