The audition consists of two main parts: a class combining techniques of ballet, modern (which includes improvisation), and jazz and a solo dance presentation.
The class is taken as a group, but every effort is made to evaluate each dancer individually.
The solo dance presentation should last two minutes and may be choreographed by the applicant or someone else. Musical accompaniment, if any, must be provided by the applicant on compact disc or iPod. (Audio equipment will be provided by the School of Dance.) This part of the audition should feature the area of dance in which you are most proficient and feel most comfortable.
Required Attire:
All students should be comfortable and wear clothing that allows for movement. Sensible attire includes leotards, footless tights, leggings, dance pants and tee shirts.
Shoes: Ballet shoes and Jazz shoes/sneakers. Modern/improv portions will be barefoot.
Video Auditions: All Dance applicants are expected to audition in peson. However, if you live beyond 500 miles of Philadelphia and are unable to audition in person, you may submit a video recording of your audition to the Office of Admissions.
Recorded auditions should be submitted via online submission platform. Students applying to the School of Dance may also submit a taped audition via videotape or DVD. Clearly label the disk/tape and the case with your full name and major.Before you send the audition, be sure to check for sound levels, framing, focus and lighting.
For all recorded dance auditions: A warm up section that includes both barre and floor work should begin the video. You should videotape barre from both the front and side, showing demi and grand pliés, tendus, dégagés (battement jetés), ronds de jambes, grand battements, and developés (extensions) en croix. Your center work should include small and large jumps, pirouettes, adagios and a modern or jazz combination, all filmed from the front. Next should be an across-the-floor combination of at least eight measures which includes leaps and turns, followed by a solo dance presentation lasting approximately two minutes.
The class is taken as a group, but every effort is made to evaluate each dancer individually.
The solo dance presentation should last two minutes and may be choreographed by the applicant or someone else. Musical accompaniment, if any, must be provided by the applicant on compact disc or iPod. (Audio equipment will be provided by the School of Dance.) This part of the audition should feature the area of dance in which you are most proficient and feel most comfortable.
Required Attire:
All students should be comfortable and wear clothing that allows for movement. Sensible attire includes leotards, footless tights, leggings, dance pants and tee shirts.
Shoes: Ballet shoes and Jazz shoes/sneakers. Modern/improv portions will be barefoot.
Video Auditions: All Dance applicants are expected to audition in peson. However, if you live beyond 500 miles of Philadelphia and are unable to audition in person, you may submit a video recording of your audition to the Office of Admissions.
Recorded auditions should be submitted via online submission platform. Students applying to the School of Dance may also submit a taped audition via videotape or DVD. Clearly label the disk/tape and the case with your full name and major.Before you send the audition, be sure to check for sound levels, framing, focus and lighting.
For all recorded dance auditions: A warm up section that includes both barre and floor work should begin the video. You should videotape barre from both the front and side, showing demi and grand pliés, tendus, dégagés (battement jetés), ronds de jambes, grand battements, and developés (extensions) en croix. Your center work should include small and large jumps, pirouettes, adagios and a modern or jazz combination, all filmed from the front. Next should be an across-the-floor combination of at least eight measures which includes leaps and turns, followed by a solo dance presentation lasting approximately two minutes.