University of Arizona - video audition for — BFA Program

Recorded Video
Date: April 1, 2025
Pre-Registration Date: Sept. 8, 2024
Price: $60.00

Video Requirements:

Primarily, the video should contain classroom/studio footage. It is most helpful if the applicant is the only one filmed. If filmed in a class setting, the camera should be focused exclusively on the auditioner. In addition to the requirements listed below, a performance clip (clips) may be included at the end of the footage, making sure if in a group, the applicant can be easily identified. Videos are most successfully reviewed when they follow the guidelines. Typically, this results in a video of approximately ten minutes in length that includes a diverse sampling of your technical/studio work across all three styles. Personal Introduction Segment Please introduce yourself and briefly state the reasons you are interested in applying to the University of Arizona School of Dance. Please articulate the primary factor, from your foundational dance training thus far, which you feel has best prepared you to enter the professionally slanted curriculum of the School of Dance BFA curriculum at the University of Arizona. Ballet Segment Please watch the video linked in the Fine Arts Application BFA Dance for instructions. *Optional 1 or 2 brief partnering excerpts *Optional for Pointe Exercise: 1 or 2 pointe work exercises in the center Dress Code: Solid color leotard and tights, unitard, or form-fitting shirt with dance tights; Ballet shoes. Hair confined up off the neck and back from the face. No loose-fitting clothing. Modern Segment Please watch the video linked in the Fine Arts Application BFA Dance for instructions. Dress Code: Same as ballet attire options OR solid color form-fitting top and athletic leggings; Barefoot. Hair confined up off the neck and back from the face. No loose-fitting clothing. Jazz Segment Please watch the video linked in the Fine Arts Application BFA Dance for instructions. *Optional: musical theatre or tap combination Dress Code: Same as ballet attire options OR solid color form-fitting top and athletic leggings; Jazz shoes. Hair confined up off the neck and back from the face. No loose-fitting clothing.

Audition Description

Fine Arts Application BFA Dance Deadline for Fall 2025 – April 1st, 2025 Step One: Complete an application for admission to the University of Arizona. Step Two: Complete the College of Fine Arts supplemental application in your UA Future online portal. Dancers who do not attend an in-person audition will have the video content submitted in the Fine Arts Application BFA Dance reviewed by the faculty review committee as a video audition. Outline of training in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary & Jazz Resume of dance experience Full body photo in first arabesque Headshot Reference contact information Application Fee Entry into the UA Dance Program is by audition only. Video Audition Details: Every dancer auditioning by video needs to submit all the required video content outlined in the dance application. All the required video content is needed for an application to be considered complete. Dancers who choose to attend an in-person audition are considered for a Dance Merit Scholarship. Dancers who audition by video are not under consideration for a Dance Merit Scholarship until their second year in the program. There are three possible outcomes for an audition: Acceptance, Under Consideration – Request for Video/Additional Info, or Non-Acceptance. Every dancer has two opportunities to audition for UA Dance. If you are not accepted into the UA Dance BFA program, you have two options for a second audition. You may either audition a second time for entry into the program for fall of 2025 or audition next year for entry to the program in the fall of 2026 as a second year/transfer student.

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Updated: July 19, 2024
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