VCUarts continues to review applications until all spots are filled. Transfer applicants who submit complete applications by the deadline will receive a decision by: December 1, 2022, for Spring 2023 semester June 1, 2023, for Fall 2023 semester
Application steps
Applicants are required to complete an audition for admission into the Department of Dance & Choreography. We are offering a choice of an in-person or virtual audition process for fall 2023 admission.
In-person
After submitting the Common Application, please use SlideRoom to request your in-person audition date. At the time of your request you will be prompted to upload a brief written statement regarding your educational and career goals.
Onsite auditions will consist of a warm-up, a ballet barre, modern center work and an improvisation section as part of a class, followed by a short interview.
Audition dates:
Friday, Nov. 18th, 2022
Friday, Dec. 2nd, 2022
Friday, Jan. 27th, 2023
Virtual audition and interview
After submitting the Common Application, please use SlideRoom to submit your audition video. At the time of your video submission you will be supplied with a video prompt outlining the content of your audition video and music files to support the exercises. You will be asked to complete an improvisation and exercises in ballet, modern and West African.
A virtual interview will be scheduled at a later date after your virtual audition has been submitted.
If you have any questions regarding the audition process please contact the Department of Dance and Choreography at dance@vcu.edu.
Talent and potential as an artist in the field of dance.
Prior training and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of modern dance and/or classical ballet techniques.
Ability to demonstrate musicality and dynamic range.
A healthy, physically conditioned body that is injury-free.
Openness to new ideas and the ability to engage in creative problem-solving.
