University of Delaware Athletics
The University of Delaware Dance Team Auditions
AUDITIONS FOR THE 2026-27 SEASON
The University of Delaware Dance Team is thrilled to announce an important change to our recruitment process for auditions for the 2026-27 season. In response to feedback and in an effort to make the audition process more accessible to all potential team members, we are shifting from an in-person audition format to a hybrid recruitment process. The hybrid process will include:
- Recruitment Clinics - Attend at least one in person fall or spring recruitment clinic.
- September 14th, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- November 15th, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- February 21, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- March 14, 2026 - 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Video Submissions – Submit your audition video, allowing us to evaluate your performance from a distance. - DUE FEBRUARY 1
- Videos will be submitted via email to officialdanceteam@udel.edu
- Video requirements (accepting common app videos)
- Introduction stating your name
- Year going into college
- Why you would like to be on UD Dance Team
- Submit a one minute solo video of your choice in style
- Required Turns
- Right side triple (3) pirouette
- One turn combo showcasing a variety of a la seconds, including changing spots (two eight-count minimum)
- Required Acro
- Aerial (right, left or both)
- Head Spring
- Kip Up
- Required Leaps
- Right jete
- Left jete
- Right open second leap
- Left open second leap
- Calypso
- Firebird
- Switch tilt/Arabesque (either side)
- Toe touch
- Optional Skills
- Flexibility features (legs, back, etc.)
- Additional advanced turn combos
- Additional advanced jump/leap combo
- Required Turns
- Mandatory In Person Audition Day – Join us for an in person audition day where you'll be selected to participate in a live session with our coaches, allowing us to see your technique, skills, and personality in action.
- If selected, you'll receive an email with instructions on next steps
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
By combining the best of both worlds, we hope to make the recruitment process more inclusive, flexible, and fair, while still maintaining the high standards of excellence we hold for our team. We’re excited to see the new talent this hybrid approach will bring!
Questions can be directed to head coach Gabby De Lima at officialdanceteam@udel.edu.
