Dance
Dance.....something more at ORU!
Experience the blending of faith and art--discovering the profound depths of Christ's love and grace as we seek to understand our bodies in motion, as vessels of truth. Seeking to empower artists to promote healing in the midst of poverty, injustices and loss of hope, at ORU we are committed to helping artists discover their artistic voices and go forth with light in the midst of darkness.
After you have been admitted to ORU, you will need to apply to the dance program or apply online. Auditions
are held during College Weekend, giving you the opportunity to check out ORU when you come for an audition. Auditions will be held on October 30, 2010, and March 5, 2011, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Howard Dance Studio. Click here for additional dance audition information or video auditions.
Renewable scholarships are available for dance majors, ranging from $500-10,000. The deadline to apply for these is March 12, 2011. You must be accepted both to ORU and have auditioned and been accepted to ORU dance program by the deadline. The number of scholarships is limited and based on dance talent.
Our dance faculty includes:
| Faculty Member | Specialty | Training |
| Amy Roark-McIntosh | Modern, Dance History, Improvisation/Choreography, Ensemble | B.F.A. from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri M.F.A. from State University of New York |
| Lexi Allen | Flamenco ensemble | Teaches and performs with Reflejos Flamencos |
| Jessie Dolezel | Ballet, Pointe, Ensemble | B.F.A. Ballet Pedagogy, University of Oklahoma |
| Heather Fick | Performing arts management, Tap, Jazz Ensemble |
B.S in Danace Management, OCU's Ann Lacy School of American Dance |
| Roman Jasinski | Ballet, Ensemble | American Ballet Theatre |
| Rachel Bruce Johnson | Modern, Choreography, Seminar, Ensemble | M.F.A. Dance Performance/Choreography, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX |