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 for Spring semester June 1 for Fall semester
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 the 2021-2022 admissions cycle.
In-Person Audition 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:
January 28, 2022
February 11, 2022
February 25, 2022
Virtual Audition and Interview Please use SlideRoom to submit your audition video. At the time of your video submission you will be prompted to select a virtual interview date.
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.
Interview Dates:
February 4, 2022
February 18, 2022
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.
