The audition will determine both acceptance into the BA Dance and BA Dance for Secondary Education programs and dance performance scholarship awards.

The Southern Utah University Dance Program is committed to students’ health and wellbeing, as well as their artistic and personal development. Therefore, incoming students will complete a placement audition to adequately begin their progression of dance techniques. Interested High School Seniors or Transfer students will complete a placement audition and optional scholarship interview via Video Submission, to be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, January 12th, 2024.

Video Auditions Accepted on a Rolling Basis

To become a Dance Major, a dancer must complete one of our Entrance Audition. Note: There is one audition on January 27th and two auditions on February 10th 

 **For New Students to Cal State Fullerton: 

 Once you complete your application to the university and have a Campus Wide ID (CWID) you must go to the link below to complete the Dance Audition Application and select a date that opens in a new window for your audition. Once you have applied for the university you will need to set up your portal account. Many important communications will be sent to you and that is the university’s only method used. They will be contacting you through your portal and campus email, please check there regularly. 

 IMPORTANT- Please note that once accepted by the university you will have to ACCEPT your admission to the university by their deadline 

 **For Students Already Enrolled at Cal State Fullerton Steps to Take: 

 For those students already enrolled at the CSUF campus who wish to audition for the B.A. in Dance, you MUST complete the Dance Audition Application and select an audition date. 

 Additional Information

 Admittance into the Department of Dance programs (Bachelor of Arts in Dance,) includes applying to CSU, Fullerton and passing a live dance audition. The Dance Audition will take place in Clayes Performing Arts Center (CPAC) Studio 272. Park in the Nutwood Parking Structure on campus at the corner of Nutwood and State College (parking is free on Saturdays.)The audition process consists of a Modern/Contemporary warm-up and across-the-floor phrase work, Ballet Center phrases and allegro, and a scripted Improvisation. Registration Check-In will take place one hour before the audition begins. Upon receipt of your application, you will be notified by email confirming your audition date. We will do our best to accommodate your first-choice audition date. The cut-off date for accepting applications will be two days prior to the audition or until the audition is full.

 **Out-of-state applicants may submit an audition video, although we highly encourage in-person auditions. For Fall semester admission, the audition video link must be submitted by February 11th. Steps to Take: Once you complete your application to the university and have a Campus Wide ID (CWID) you must go to the link below to complete the Dance Audition Application and submit your video link opens in new window (This site will be active beginning October 1, 2023)Criteria for Video AuditionOpens in a new window for more information, please contact Alvin Rangel-Alvarado, Dance Program Director

 Your admission into the dance program is contingent on acceptance into CSU Fullerton.

The School at Jacob’s Pillow is a pivotal experience for dance artists to define and strengthen their distinct artistic voices and form the career-building connections that can best distinguish and advance their work in the field. Situated in the heart of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the longest-running summer dance festival in the United States, dancers have the opportunity to perform world-premiere works by esteemed Artist Faculty, attend free Festival performances and scholar-led talks, visit the renowned Pillow Archives, participate in career and wellness seminars, and network with alumni, Festival artists, artistic directors, and more.

Visit our website to learn more about our 2024 programs, application details, and program fees and scholarships.

 Additional Information

 Admittance into the Department of Dance programs (Bachelor of Arts in Dance,) includes applying to CSU, Fullerton and passing a live dance audition. The Dance Audition will take place in Clayes Performing Arts Center (CPAC) Studio 272. Park in the Nutwood Parking Structure on campus at the corner of Nutwood and State College (parking is free on Saturdays.)The audition process consists of a Modern/Contemporary warm-up and across-the-floor phrase work, Ballet Center phrases and allegro, and a scripted Improvisation. Registration Check-In will take place one hour before the audition begins. Upon receipt of your application, you will be notified by email confirming your audition date. We will do our best to accommodate your first-choice audition date. The cut-off date for accepting applications will be two days prior to the audition or until the audition is full.

 **Out-of-state applicants may submit an audition video, although we highly encourage in-person auditions. For Fall semester admission, the audition video link must be submitted by February 11th. Steps to Take: Once you complete your application to the university and have a Campus Wide ID (CWID) you must go to the link below to complete the Dance Audition Application and submit your video link opens in new window (This site will be active beginning October 1, 2023)Criteria for Video AuditionOpens in a new window for more information, please contact Alvin Rangel-Alvarado, Dance Program Director

 Your admission into the dance program is contingent on acceptance into CSU Fullerton.

Virtual Auditions are also accepted and due by February 24, 2024

 DUE DATE: February 24, 2024

 BFA and BA.BS Dance (DANCE)

 We encourage all dancers to audition in person for our program. The guidelines below are for all

 who are not able to attend the in-person event. The process for remote auditions includes

 submitting a video audition (see below) and submitting a résumé and headshot.

 Submission Requirements: Upload your accessible link (Unlisted YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive links with permission) to your Cardinal Landing portal via the Supplemental Theatre & Dance Application. Within this application, you will see a text box where you will paste the appropriate link for your audition video. Audition Requirements: 

  Headshot

  Resume

  Audition Video (see requirements below)

 Dance Video Submission

 In our department we emphasize technique, artistry, creativity and intellect through a variety of forms. We honor each student’s journey in their development as artists and in their abilities in these different forms. We encourage you to highlight your talents and interests in your video submission.

 (1) Please submit 3 – 5 minutes of basic dance exercises, from which we can get a sense of your dance skills and technique — as well as any other class-type activity that you believe will help us see your current level of training. These exercises/combinations should be in at least 3 out of the 5 following forms: modern, hip-hop, West African, ballet, or jazz. You may use music if you wish.

 (2) Perform a 90-second to 2-minute solo. It can be in any dance style that you feel best demonstrates your artistic qualities. It does not need to be self-choreographed.

 While it’s important that your video shows us what we need to see, and a nice, clear video is important, this is not meant to be a test of your videography skills. We hope that this method clarifies the transparency of our teaching faculty, our commitment to inclusivity, and the value we place on equitable learning experiences. Below are some additional suggestions as you develop your digital audition footage.

 RECORDING ADVICE

  Combine ALL video clips from (1) & (2) requirements above into ONE video. Your application will only accept one video link.

  Ensure good lighting, we want to be able to see you.

  Have your camera off the ground if possible.

  Make sure beforehand that we can hear the music.

  Have a non-distracting background.

  Make sure the camera can see you at all times.

 ***Please do not feel the need to spend any money on your audition tape. We want to see you as YOU are and let your dancing speak for itself. With that said, if you have footage from other schools/intensives that you feel adequately represents your abilities as a dancer, feel free to submit this in your audition video. We as a department do not want to put any additional strain on your time, resources, or body/mind.

 In short, enjoy the learning process as you explore these dance forms and present them in your audition video. We look forward to watching your submissions!

Virtual auditions are held year-round. Contact Sherry Wilkinson, sjerome@emich.edu, for more information. Scholarships only available at in-person audition.

The MFA is offered through the Smith College Department of Dance and the core theory courses are taught on Smith’s campus. The dance program at Smith, however, is part of the Five College Dance Department and most Five College dance faculty members participate in the teaching and advising of graduate students. The MFA in Dance is a two-year residence program; we do not accept transfer credit.

The master’s program is designed for students who prefer to work in an intimate environment with a small group of peers in order to maximize the growth and development of their interests and potential. Unique to the Smith MFA program is that all students are teaching fellows: all MFA students teach the equivalent of three studio courses per year. Thus we are interested in students that have some teaching experience or skill.

As teaching fellows, MFA students receive full tuition waiver and are paid a monthly stipend during their two years in the program.

It is strongly recommended that all dancers come to Smith for an audition in order to see the college and facilities and to meet the faculty. Dancers who request a teaching fellowship must audition at Smith and meet the faculty.

Email Graduate Director Professor Angie Hauser, ahauser@smith.edu, for more information.

The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, PECK School of the Arts also offers virtual audition options for undergraduate applicants. 

 Please visit our Website: https://uwm.edu/arts/departments/dance/

While the Dance Faculty/Staff encourages students to participate at an in-person whenever feasible, dancers unable to travel to in-person auditions are welcome to submit a video audition:
Please see for instructions to submit materials.

We invite you to audition with us! We hold both in-person auditions and accept video audition submissions on a rolling basis. Our in-person auditions are directly followed by an info session and Q&A with our faculty and staff. 

Important: If you are not currently a student at Kennesaw State University, you must begin your application for university admission before you apply to the Department of Dance. It is not essential that you be fully admitted to the University at the time of the audition, however, you will need your KSU ID number and Net ID generated by the university admission application to complete the dance audition registration form below. If you have already submitted your KSU application, here are the instructions for locating your KSU ID and Net ID.

Rhode Island College’s dance program offers a B.A. in dance performance and a minor in dance. To qualify for acceptance into the dance program, applicants must be admitted to Rhode Island College and successfully complete an audition. 

Auditions are required for music, theatre and dance majors at Rhode Island College.

Please Note: You don’t need to wait to be admitted to RIC in order to audition, but we recommend that you at least have your Admissions application completed by your audition date.

Performance is your passion. Pursue it!

On campus auditions for the BFA Dance at Valdosta State University will be Monday, February 19, 2024 during the Dance Major Experience! The Dance Major Experience is your opportunity to experience the life of a dance major at Valdosta State University. Join us for workshops, meet the VSU Dance students you will be friends with next fall, get to know your professors, and audition or interview for entrance as a dance major and for scholarships. Please fill out the following form to register: https://apply.valdosta.edu/register/?id=86fb5b6b-0201-4455-9036-21eae078ed46

 *The Dance Major Experience is open to all high school students! You do not have to be auditioning for the program to attend. 

 Students who are interested in Dance Scholarships must audition for acceptance into the major. They must also fill out a scholarship application form, send in two letters of reference, a photo (headshot or dance shot), and resume. Students who are auditioning on campus and in person will complete a short interview with the faculty. Student who are applying virtually or at a combined off-campus location should send a sample video of your dancing (less than two minutes) and will need to submit a writing sample (~500 words) or video (3-6 minutes) that addresses the following:

 Your interest/decision to major in dance for your college career.

 Why you are interested in VSU’s dance program, specifically.

 Your future career interests and plans.

 This sample should be emailed directly to swarnett@valdosta.edu

Virtual Auditions

At this time, we are accepting video audition submissions from all prospective students. Applications are available now for 2024-2025 admission! Applicants may find all information at https://app.getacceptd.com/valdostastate

 Our virtual audition process is that you will submit a video with 1-2 minutes in each of the following areas of dancing: 

 A demonstration of Ballet or Technical Dance Work

 A Modern or Contemporary Combination

 A Jazz or Commercial Dance Combination

 *If you have other areas of dance you would like to share, you are welcome to add to your video. Applicants are responsible for choreographing their own audition materials or working with their current instructor/choreographer to present their audition materials.

 The audition allows the faculty to observe your technical ability, performance quality, potential and adaptability to the change in dance styles. Please do not worry if you are weak in some of the areas, for we will be looking at you from an overall viewpoint. Please limit your video to a maximum of 6 minutes. Deadline for Fall 2024 admission is April 1, 2024.

 Students who are interested in applying for a Dance Program Scholarship will need to submit an additional writing sample (~500 words) or video (3-6 minutes) that addresses the following:

 Your interest/decision to major in dance for your college career.

 Why you are interested in VSU’s dance program, specifically.

 Your future career interests and plans.
 This sample should be emailed directly to swarnett@valdosta.edu after submitting your GetAcceptd application.

The Maggie Allesee Department of Theatre and Dance accepts dance audition applications on a rolling basis. The application includes an invitation to visit, take classes, and immerse yourself in our program. Dance Majors at Wayne State University get the opportunity to study with distinguished faculty in research, scholarship, teaching, choreography, technology, and performance, all in the heart of America’s most innovative city – Detroit!

The Dance Program at Florida Southern College focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of dance and choreography. We understand that dance is an intellectual endeavor that required the strength of both the body and the mind. Combining a liberal arts curriculum with intense physical practice allows you to develop impeccable technique while cultivating your own style of artistic expression. We challenge you to work harder, enhance your performance skills, thick critically, and push your creativity to a higher level. 

 At FSC|Dance, we train artists.

The Dance Program at Florida Southern College focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of dance and choreography. We understand that dance is an intellectual endeavor that required the strength of both the body and the mind. Combining a liberal arts curriculum with intense physical practice allows you to develop impeccable technique while cultivating your own style of artistic expression. We challenge you to work harder, enhance your performance skills, thick critically, and push your creativity to a higher level. 

 At FSC|Dance, we train artists.

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First and only M.F.A. in Dance in MN. Unique Dance Majors including Private Studio Teaching and Dance Therapy Pre-Professional as well as Dance B.S. and B.F.A.

• Salem State University Dance Major Online Audition (Submit the Following on Being Accepted)
• • - Dance resumé, highlighting dance training and performing experience
  • - Headshot
  • - Submit one video of a solo two to three minutes in length in the dance style of your choice. Solos can be self-choreographed or created by another choreographer. Please include the title of the dance, choreographer and music. Videos can be of a live performance or a dance studio taping.
  • - Submit a written essay or video interview that answers why you want to pursue a major in dance.
• Questions? Please contact Professor Meghan McLyman at mmclyman@salemstate.edu for more information.