University of California Santa Barbara - video audition for — BA in Dance & 1 more

Recorded Video
Date: Jan. 5, 2026
Pre-Registration Date: Nov. 1, 2025

Video Requirements:

Format for Video Audition Video Should be 8 minutes in length (8 to 12 mins. for Transfer Applicants) Self-Introduction: Please introduce yourself (name and pronouns), and briefly discuss what inspires you about dance and what interests you about UCSB. Recorded Technical Material / Combinations: 1. Ballet Adagio - 90 seconds (Freshman and Transfer applicants) 2. Ballet Allegro - 90 seconds (Freshman and Transfer applicants) 3. Modern Center Exercise - 120 seconds (Freshman and Transfer applicants) 4. Freshman Applicant Choice – Open Improvisation, or a selection of choreography 120 seconds (improvisation and choreography must me your original work, not someone else’s choreography). Recorded in a studio or alternate space; please do not submit a group dance that was previously recorded. 5. Transfer Applicant Required – 2-5minute solo, either your own original choreography or improvisation. (Freshman applicants should not include this)

Audition Description

We strongly encourage in-person auditions but we realize some of you have exceptional circumstances and will need to audition by video. With careful preparation your video can offer deep insight into your work and be just as powerful as an in-person audition. Below, you will find detailed information on how to prepare, package and send your video materials to the Theater/Dance Department. The window for submission of these materials is: November 29, 2025 through January 5, 2026

Associated Programs

BA in Dance BFA in Dance
Updated: Aug. 26, 2025