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Fall 2026 Barnard/Columbia Dances at New York Live Arts Auditions

In Fall 2026, the Department of Dance will present a concert of new works by illustrious faculty and guest artists presented at New York Live Arts.

Auditions are open to Barnard and Columbia students

Department Audition Policy & Guidelines

  • Students may audition for multiple works, but will be cast in only one, as determined by the Department in consultation with the guest artists and often with input from the student.
  • Do not audition if you have a known conflict with the rehearsal schedule or cannot otherwise participate in the rehearsal and performance process.
  • For the sake of inclusivity and equity to all students and guest artists, we ask that at the end of each audition, you either affirm or withdraw your name from casting consideration.  By affirming, you attest to your willingness and ability to participate and if cast, to register for Rehearsal & Performance in Dance (DNCE  BC3607) a credit-bearing course (1-3 pts.), and in some instances, a related technique class.
  • Withdrawing from a piece after final casting notification negatively impacts the casting process and may mean forfeiting the opportunity to participate in future Department concerts.
  • Student cast members must be available for all weekly rehearsals, as well as spacing, technical, and dress rehearsals during the evenings of production week.
  • Students must comply with all current health and safety guidelines.

Performances are currently scheduled for November 19–21, 2026 at New York Live Arts.

Find Bios of Guest Artists on our Fall 2026 guest artist page.

New Work by Francesca Dominguez
Audition: Wednesday, September 9, at 6:00-7:30PM in Studio 305
Rehearsals on Monday/Wednesday 6:10-9:00PM

New Work by Candace Brown
Audition: Wednesday, September 9, at 7:30-9:00PM in Studio 305
Rehearsals on Monday/Wednesday 6:10-9:00PM

Élégie from George Balanchine's Tchaikovsky Suite No. 3, staged by Deborah Wingert and rehearsed by Antonio Carmena
Audition: Thursday, September 10, at 6:00-7:30PM in Studio 305
Rehearsals on Tuesday/Thursday 6:10-9:00PM

New Work by Claude "CJ" Johnson
Audition: Thursday, September 10, 7:30-9:00PM in Studio 305
Rehearsals on Tuesday/Thursday 6:10-9PM