University of Massachusetts - video audition for — Dance - Bachelor of Arts
Recorded Video
Rolling Audition - No Due Date Provided
Video Requirements:
Once you apply to UMass Amherst, we ask that you apply to our program by submitting the following: Dance Application Form (link to form). The form includes capability to upload your personal statement and your movement sample (BA applicants), plus sign-up for an audition (BFA applicants). Personal Statement The UMass Amherst Dance Program and its faculty support divergent and individualized pathways in dance, specifically across the areas of dance performance and composition, dance education and community engagement, and dance science and applications in research. In uniquely considering your intended career trajectory in dance, please provide a personal statement of 350–500 words. Share with us your passions, dreams, interests, and goals that connect to dance and those that are outside your current experiences in dance. Your personal statement should respond to the following: What interests and background in dance will you bring to the program? Which aspects of the program, its faculty expertise, and overall programmatic offerings do you foresee will prepare you for "the dance career of tomorrow" and support your unique pathway in this field? Movement Sample (BA applicants): A movement sample is recommended, though not mandatory, for BA degree applicants. Your movement sample should emphasize your strengths and creativity in dance. There are no specific requirements for content or your chosen medium. When making this movement sample, consider your strongest technique, movement language, and/or your innate interest in dance. Video submissions (uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo) should be two to three minutes in length.Audition Description
UMass Dance Application Procedure Once you apply to UMass Amherst, we ask that you apply to our program by submitting the following: Dance Application Form (link to form). The form includes capability to upload your personal statement and your movement sample (BA applicants), plus sign-up for an audition (BFA applicants). Personal Statement The UMass Amherst Dance Program and its faculty support divergent and individualized pathways in dance, specifically across the areas of dance performance and composition, dance education and community engagement, and dance science and applications in research. In uniquely considering your intended career trajectory in dance, please provide a personal statement of 350–500 words. Share with us your passions, dreams, interests, and goals that connect to dance and those that are outside your current experiences in dance. Your personal statement should respond to the following: What interests and background in dance will you bring to the program? Which aspects of the program, its faculty expertise, and overall programmatic offerings do you foresee will prepare you for "the dance career of tomorrow" and support your unique pathway in this field? Movement Sample (BA applicants): A movement sample is recommended, though not mandatory, for BA degree applicants. Your movement sample should emphasize your strengths and creativity in dance. There are no specific requirements for content or your chosen medium. When making this movement sample, consider your strongest technique, movement language, and/or your innate interest in dance. Video submissions (uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo) should be two to three minutes in length.Updated: Oct. 29, 2024
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