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Dance Talent Scholarship | Dept of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Talent Award Scholarship

## About

The Dance Talent Award is a talent-based scholarship.

## Application

- Due February 1 for the following year.
- Fill out the Dance Talent Award Scholarship Application and return it to the Dance Office at Hart 217.

## Eligibility

- No FAFSA is required.
- Students must be admitted as a dance major.
- Students must have less than 140 cumulative earned credits at the time of evaluation.
- Must complete the required elements of the application process for the department.

## Awarding

BYU-Idaho Scholarships are awarded for Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters allowing for Flex Semester attendance.

- Students who have earned 140 or more cumulative credits at the end of Fall Semester will no longer be eligible to receive a BYU-Idaho scholarship for future award years.
- Award amounts are based on tuition costs for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- Credits do NOT need to be program applicable. However, audited courses do not count.
- Individual semester awards will be canceled for students enrolled in less than 6 credits on Full Semester FADD.
- Awards will be prorated based on the number of credits a student enrolls in each semester. This award is subject to the Financial Aid Determination Date (FADD). If you add or drop classes before FADD the award will adjust to your new credit level.

****2024-2025 Award Amounts****

| ****Credit Level**** | ****Full Tuition**** | ****Half Tuition**** | ****Quarter Tuition**** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 12+ | $2,400 | $1,200 | $600 |
| 9-11 | $1,800 | $900 | $450 |
| 6-8 | $1,200 | $600 | $300 |
| Below 6 | No awards | No awards | No awards |

## Stackable

To allow recipients the opportunity to benefit from additional financial support, these Full, Half, and Quarter tuition Scholarships will be stackable ****up to full LDS tuition**** with the following scholarships available from BYU-Idaho:

- Merit Scholarship: A four-year award designed to recognize and reward exceptional high school academic achievement of incoming freshmen attending as campus students.
- Academic Scholarship: Designed to recognize and reward the exceptional academic achievement of continuing BYU-Idaho and Transfer students attending as campus students.
- The BYU-Idaho Scholarship: This need-based scholarship requires an application in addition to the coming year's FAFSA to be completed by March 1.

The following scholarship can be stacked and awarded over full LDS tuition amounts.

- Returned Missionary Scholarship****:**** A one-time $500 scholarship for students who have returned from full-time missionary service since Jan. 1, 2023, and are enrolling in their first college experience since their mission. Awards will be automatically added. No application is necessary.*

******Example:********Your cumulative BYU-Idaho 3.92 GPA qualifies you for a half LDS tuition award. You also receive a full talent scholarship.********The combination of these two awards may not exceed full LDS tuition so you will receive a full LDS tuition scholarship.******
Dance Faculty | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Faculty

Ashley Storm

****Department Chair**** 
hoopesa@byui.edu 
208-496-4855

Eva Walburger

****Office Manager**** 
walburgere@byui.edu 
208-496-4850

Wendy Bone

****Faculty**** 
bonew@byui.edu 
208-496-4856

Gary Larsen

****Faculty**** 
larseng@byui.edu 
208-496-4858

Amy De Vera

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
deveraa@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Kiersten Lewis

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
lewiski@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Terri Hess

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
hesst@byui.edu 
208-496-4850

Jennifer Teuscher

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
teuscherj@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Ashley Reed

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
andersenas@byui.edu 
208-496-4820

Rebekah Ryan

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
ensignr@byui.edu 
208-496-4850

Diedre Sakota

****Faculty**** 
sakotadi@byui.edu 
208-496-4857

Mindy Larsen

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
larsenme@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Kelsie Carter

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
carterkel@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Sarah Winiecke

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
winieckes@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Autumn Hawkes

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
hawkesau@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

Megan Smith

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
petersonmeg@byui.edu 
208-496-4861

LOGAN BARNES

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
barneslo@byui.edu 
(208) 201-4861

Quincy Boe

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
boeq@byui.edu 
208-201-4861

Clarissa Baker

****Adjunct Faculty**** 
jackc@byui.edu 
208-201-4861
Dance Alliance | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Alliance

Dance Alliance seeks to lift and inspire through dance that is "of good report or praiseworthy" and strives to create a performance that will testify of Christ and the joy that living the restored gospel can bring.

The Dance Alliance Team

What is Dance Alliance?

Who Can Join Dance Alliance?

Rehearsals and Performance

What is Dance Alliance?

Who Can Join Dance Alliance?

Rehearsals and Performance

What is Dance Alliance?

Who Can Join Dance Alliance?

Rehearsals and Performance

## What is Dance Alliance?

2025 Dance Alliance Promo

Dance Alliance is a unique dance company that distinguishes itself through its various genres including ballet, jazz, contemporary, swing, tap, ballroom, American folk, and world dance.

Since its founding in 1978, the team has performed in nearly all 50 states as well as Austria, Ukraine, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Ecuador, New Zealand, Central America, Japan, Brazil, and Peru.

The company is made of 36 BYU-Idaho students that have strong backgrounds in various areas of dance. Members of Dance Alliance have the opportunity to work with several different choreographers from various professional backgrounds.

## Who Can Join Dance Alliance?

Participants of Dance Alliance have the the following requirements:

- Be full-time students on the Winter/Spring track or fast grad.
- Maintain a GPA 2.5 or higher.
- Be enrolled in a dance technique class that is 200 level or higher (DANCE231R - DANCE 496R).
- Have an ecclesiastical endorsement.

Members of the Dance Alliance will need to purchase individual dance shoes and travel suit. The dates and cost of tour will be announced but need to be committed to. The tour includes travel, lodging, and meals.

## Rehearsals and Performance

Dance Alliance members are required to commit to all rehearsals and performances. Rehearsals are held throughout the winter second block and the entire spring semester:

****Monday:**** 3:15-6:00 pm 
****Wednesday:**** 3:15-6:00 pm 
****Friday:**** 3:15-6:00 pm 
****Saturdays:**** 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

The 2026 Alliance audition informational meeting is on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:30 am in HRT 208A, and auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 18 at 3:15 pm in HRT 208.

Dance Alliance performance dates include:

- ****Dance Alliance Showcase:**** Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
- ****Extravadance:**** July 7-11, 2026, with tech week June 29-July 11, 2026
- ****Tour:**** July 27 - August 2, 2026

## Read Before Auditioning

Dance Attire Standards

Commitment

## Audition Application & Information

Dance Alliance Team Information

Dance Alliance Audition Form
Dance Society | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Society

Discover the beauty of dance and make friends along the way by joining Dance Society.

The Dance Society is a fun, exciting experience that is open to all dance and non-dance students. Participants will develop new skills, apply techniques, and find a greater purpose and passion in dance.

## What is Dance Society?

Dance Society is a National Honors Society offered to any BYU-Idaho student and prides itself in giving students the opportunity to:

- Attend annual trips to conferences
- Meet and network with dance professionals and alumni
- Implement changes to the Dance Program
- Take initiative in student-to-teacher communication
- Attend workshops
- Learn dance techniques and styles that aren't offered on campus
- Collaborate with other societies on creative projects

## Why Should You Join Dance Society?

By joining Dance Society, students have the unique opportunity to meet outside of the classroom and fine-tune new skills. You will be able to:

- Learn new skills and techniques through specialized instruction
- Present your ideas for programs and dance activities
- Advocate change within the Dance Program
- Mediate communication between dance students and faculty
- Meet new friends at socials and weekly meetings
- Find purpose in a dance education
- Feel like you're making a difference
- Apply the techniques that you learn in class
- Teach others in workshop settings
- Experience various facets of dance, and make decisions on your future based on that experience.
- Test and prove your skills
- Learn in a flexible, unconventional setting
- Graduate with honors if you become a member of the Council
- Participate in service projects

## How Do I Join Dance Society?

****To become a member of Dance Society, you must be currently enrolled in at least one dance class, but you are not required to be a dance major.****

Workshops and other Dance Society activities are open to everyone!

If you want to become a member of the Dance Society Council, you must fill out an application. Applications can be obtained from a current member of the Council.

View I-Belong Page

Contact Information

Kolo Latapu

lat21010@byui.edu

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Social Dance | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Social Dance

Social Dance courses are a fun way to learn how to dance, enhance your dance skills, and meet new people. Keep track of the following dates for dance auditions, performances, competitions, and socials.

## Social Dance Calendar Winter 2026

****You can find information about student activities Social Dance nights on the****BYU-I Master Calendar****.****

| Date | Event | Time | Place |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Jan 8 | Showcase Audition Meeting | 11:30 am | HRT 208A |
| Jan 9 | Showcase Auditions | 3:15-10:00 pm | HRT 208A & B |
| Jan 14 | Dance Society: Opening Social | 6:15 pm | HRT 208A |
| Feb 12 | Alliance Team Info Meeting | 11:30 am | HRT 208A |
| Feb 11-12 | Dance Showcase Performance | 5:00 & 7:30 pm | Snow Drama Theatre |
| Feb 18 | Alliance Team Auditions | 3:15 pm | HRT 208 |
| Apr 7 | Ballroom Class Competition & Social | 6:00-10:00 pm | HRT Auditorium |
Dance Teaching Opportunities | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Teaching Opportunities

The BYU-Idaho Dance Department is pleased to offer advanced teaching assistant opportunities to qualified students.

Advanced Teaching Opportunities

The following classes are overseen by faculty mentors and lead by students: Dance 131, 135, 140, 170, 171, 180, and 190. In order to be considered for this paid position, students must take the required prerequisites and fill out an application. 
 
Not all students will be accepted into this teaching program. Please click on the link below, specific to the class you are interested in teaching, to learn more about this amazing opportunity. Applications should be turned in to the listed faculty member or the Dance Office, ****HRT 217****, by ****Monday, November 10****, for employment in the ****Winter 2026 semester****.

## Teaching Courses

Discover which course works for you and download the PDF application forms to apply!

Dance 131 - Beginning Jazz

March 14, 2023 09:22 AM

****MW**** 7:45-8:45 am or ****MW**** 2:00-3:00 pm 
****Faculty Member:**** Kelsie Carter

Get Involved

Dance 140 - Beginning Modern

March 14, 2023 09:24 AM

****TR**** 7:45-8:45 am or ****TR**** 2:00-3:00 pm 
****Faculty Member:**** Rebekah Ryan

Get Involved

Dance 135 - Tap

****MW**** 10:15-11:15 am or ****TR**** 10:15-11:15 am 
****Faculty Member:**** Gary Larsen

Get Involved

Dance 170 - World Dance

****MW**** 12:45-1:45 pm or ****TR**** 2:00-3:00 pm 
****Faculty Member:**** Gary Larsen

Get Involved

Dance 171 - Beginning Clogging

****TR**** 12:45-1:45 pm 
****Faculty Member:**** Gary Larsen

Get Involved

Dance 180 - Beginning Social Dance

June 26, 2025 09:32 AM

****MW**** Sections 1-7 7:45 am-4:15 pm 
****TR**** Sections 9-12 12:45-5:30 pm 
Submit Applications to the Dance Office, Hart 217, or to dance_dept@byui.edu

Get Involved

Dance 190 - Beginning Ballet

March 14, 2023 09:31 AM

****MW**** 7:45-8:45 am or ****MW**** 2:00-3:00 pm 
****Faculty Member:**** Jennifer Teuscher

Get Involved

You will be notified by email when class placements are complete. Your mentor will then contact you with further information and schedule a time to meet before the following semester begins.

****Teacher requirements:****

- ****Teach every class during the semester.**** If you are ill or unable to come, contact your advisor and arrange for a substitute.
- ****Submit hours.**** Work with Eva Walburger, HRT 217, to get set up on Workday.
- ****Maintain a professional teacher-student relationship.**** Students will call you "Brother" or "Sister."
- ATA's are ****NOT**** allowed to date any students in their class.
- ****Be prepared with all teaching materials.**** Lesson plans, approved BYU-Idaho music, and rolls.
- ****Maintain BYU-Idaho standards in dress, grooming, and speech at all times.****
Dance Attire Standards | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Attire Standards

To respect Church and University standards, the Dance Department asks dance students to live high standards of modesty. Here, students will find guidelines to help them understand what dance clothing is appropriate.

## What to Wear

Dance students are required to comply with the University dress code for all activities on campus, even dancewear. The Honor Code encourages neatness, cleanliness, and modesty.

In dance classes, students are allowed to wear comfortable clothes that facilitate the movement required. Modesty remains a priority; the midriff must remain covered at all times.

Appropriate footwear is required for dance, and instructors will specify what footwear is needed for each class.

### On Campus

****Students are not allowed to wear classroom dancewear outside of the dance area.**** When moving between classes on campus, students must change into street clothes or wear street clothes over dance attire.

### Clogging

If you choose to wear shorts, they must reach below the knee. Hart-approved athletic clothing is acceptable. Appropriate clogging shoes are required.

### Contemporary/Jazz

****Women:**** Proper and modest dance attire includes a tank, cap, or long sleeved leotard with a sports bra, and black pants that go below the knee. Soccer shirts, cut offs, or shorts are not allowed.

****Men:**** Proper and modest dance attire includes a tight T-shirt, compression shorts, and dance pants that go below the knee. Soccer shirts, cut offs, or shorts are not allowed.

### Ballroom

****Women:**** Appropriate attire includes a skirt or dress pants.

****Men:**** Dress pants or Latin pants are allowed. Ballroom shoes are required for both men and women. Hart approved gym clothing is not acceptable for ballroom courses.

### Ballet

****Women:**** Appropriate balletwear includes pink canvas-split sole ballet shoes, black round neck short sleeved or tank leotard, and pink tights with the opening for footed and for footless wearing.

For aesthetic concerns, ladies must carefully consider their support bras, so the best possible line is presented during classes. Sweatpants, tops, jazz pants, leg-warmers, and sweater tops in any color are appropriate to cover up during down time. When practicing, only the leotard and tights layer can be worn to properly see the architecture of ballet as you perfect your practice.

****Men:**** Appropriate balletwear includes white canvas split sole ballet shoes, white T-shirt, black men's tights, and black men's dance belt. The dance belt will provide you with proper carriage and aesthetic body lines while in class and on stage. Basketball athletic supporters are not firm enough and do not give you handsome body lines. Dancers may cover up with sweatpants, tops, jazz pants, leg warmers, and sweater tops in any color. When practicing, only the T-shirt and tights layer can be worn to properly see the architecture of ballet as you perfect your practice.

### World Dance

Shorts are appropriate if they reach below the knee. Hart-approved athletic clothing is appropriate. Athletic shoes are suggested.
Dance Student Resources | Department of Dance | BYU-Idaho

# Dance Student Resources

## Resources to Help You Succeed

Academic Advising

Talk to the advising office and they will assist you in planning your schedule as you progress through your major.

Contact an Academic Advisor

Internships

Discover how to apply for and accomplish required internships within the rules given by BYU-Idaho and the Dance Department.

Discover Internship Information

## Dance Groups

BYU-Idaho has several dance groups for students, whether you're on a dance track or not! Learn more about these opportunities below.

Collegiate Dancers

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Get involved with collegiate dancers

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## Additional Resources

Social Dance

March 13, 2023 04:26 PM

Social Dance courses are a fun way to learn how to dance, enhance your dance skills, or meet new people. On the site, find dates for Social Dance labs, competitions, and formals to keep you busy during the semester.

Learn About Social Dance Classes

Dance Attire Standards

March 13, 2023 04:37 PM

To respect Church and University standards, the Dance Department asks dance students to live high standards of modesty. Here, students will find guidelines to help them understand what dance clothing is appropriate.

Discover dress & Grooming standards

Dance Society

March 13, 2023 02:35 PM

The Dance Society is a fun, exciting experience that is open to all dance and non-dance students. Participants will develop new skills, apply techniques, and find a greater purpose and passion in dance.

Join the BYU-I Dance Society

Dance Teaching Opportunities

March 14, 2023 09:35 AM

The BYU-Idaho Dance Department is pleased to offer advanced teaching assistant opportunities to qualified students. Find resources to help you be a part of teaching dance classes.

View Teaching Opportunities

Eliza R. Snow Society

August 03, 2023 05:23 PM

The Eliza R. Snow Society's focus is providing scholarships to help our students grow their talents. Members are also eligible to receive Idaho Tax Credit & Federal and State tax deductions.

Join the society today
Dean of Students Office | Dean of Students | BYU-Idaho

# Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office provides a supportive environment where students feel cared for, respected, and empowered to overcome life's challenges. Through compassionate guidance and collaborative problem-solving, we help students navigate personal hardships, mental health concerns, and other difficulties--supporting their growth as disciples of Jesus Christ.

Report a Concern

Submit a concern to request support for a student experiencing emotional, physical, behavioral, or policy-related challenges. 

Report a Concern

Student Consultations

If you are experiencing unusual hardships or circumstances beyond your control that are adversely impacting your schooling, we invite you to schedule an appointment to visit with us about how we might help. 

Request an Appointment

Student Grievances

Submit a formal grievance when a concern with a course, instructor, or administrative issue cannot be resolved through direct communication. 
You can read the full Student Grievance Policy in the University Policy Library. 
 
Report a Grievances

Frequently Asked Questions

Student FAQs 
 
Parent FAQs 
 
Employee FAQs
Contact Information | Dean of Students | BYU-Idaho | IX Coordinator

# Contact

Contact information for the Dean of Students Office and Title IX Coordinator is provided for anyone needing to discuss concerns, policies, or grievances.

Nick Rammell

Dean of Students 
**Title IX Coordinator** 
290 KIM 
208-496-9209 
rammelln@byui.edu

Schedule

Donny Dayton

Associate Dean of Students 
290 KIM 
208-496-9200 
daytond@byui.edu

Schedule

Layne Kinghorn

Associate Dean Of Students 
290 KIM 
208-496-9207 
kinghornl@byui.edu

Schedule

Janalee Meeker

Associate Dean of Students 
290 KIM 
208-496-9202 
meekerj@byui.edu

Schedule

Vicki Rammell

Office Assistant 
290 KIM 
208-496-9201 
rammellv@byui.edu

Schedule
Public Notary Services | Dean of Students | BYU-Idaho | Notary Contacts

# Notary Services

BYU-Idaho has several contacts on campus that can assist students, employees, and faculty with any documentation you need notarized.

## Public Notaries at BYU-Idaho

Notaries are available to BYU-Idaho students and employees to witness and record official documents and signatures. A notary will use an official seal to signify that a document and signature is authentic.

Mallory Green

**Home & Family Department** 
Clark 217 
(208) 496-4028 
greenma@byui.edu

Michelle Hanny

**Accounting Services** 
Kimball 130 
(208) 496-1973 
hannym@byui.edu

Neihlee Muir

**University Operations** 
University Operations 283 
(208) 496-2651 
muirn@byui.edu

Allison Olaveson

**Student Records & Registration** 
Kimball 190 
(208) 496-1046 
olavesonal@byui.edu

Catrina Wylie

**Student Records & Registration** 
Kimball 190 
(208) 496-1002 
wyliec@byui.edu

Debbie McCluskey

**Financial Services** 
Kimbal 250 
(208) 496-1901 
mccluskeyd@byui.edu
Background Checks and Certification | Dean of Students | BYU-Idaho

# Background Checks and Dean's Certification

BYU-Idaho's Dean of Students Office provides background checks for students who apply to work with a government-affiliated agency or to attend other universities.

The Dean of Students Office provides disciplinary reference checks for students who are applying for work with a government-affiliated agency. Background checks are also provided for students applying to attend other Universities & Colleges. This is sometimes called a Dean's Certification.

If you are a student trying to apply to another University or College, you must provide a signed release form with your signature and date for our office to share any requested disciplinary information. Most Universities, Colleges, and agencies provide their own forms. If you do not have a release form, one can be provided.

The Dean of Students Office follows the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) which prohibits the disclosure of student information without the written permission of the student.