NC State Dance Team auditions are an exciting opportunity for talented, driven dancers to showcase their skills and become part of one of the most spirited programs on campus. Representing NC State at athletic events, community appearances, and NDA nationals, the team embodies school pride, athleticism, and performance excellence. Auditions are designed to identify dancers who demonstrate strong technique, performance quality, versatility, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Eligibility: All candidates must be accepted as full-time students at NC State University, Meredith, or Wake Tech, prior to the audition, to be considered for the 2026-2027 team.
Assessed Skills/ Areas:
Turns
Eligibility: All candidates must be accepted as full-time students at NC State University, Meredith, or Wake Tech, prior to the audition, to be considered for the 2026-2027 team.
Assessed Skills/ Areas:
Turns
- Triple/quad pirouettes
- 2 elite sequences (2-3 eight counts, varying leg positions)
- combination leaps to include; side leaps, calypsos, fire birds, barrel fans, turning coupe leaps, butterflies
- Isolation- toe touch, double toe touch
- leg hold turns
- Front and side freezes/leg holds
- illusions
- Aerials
- Specialty acro skills, Hip Hop tricks (optional)
- Rubber bands, front aerials, walkovers, front/back handsprings, tumbling variations (optional)