Dance Admissions

Overview

All prospective BFA in Dance Majors must audition during the year prior to their first semester to be placed into the Dance Program. The dance faculty places great value on each student’s individual potential in dance as well as in academic success. Acceptance as a USF BFA in Dance Major is contingent upon both the acceptance by the University of South Florida and by the Dance Department through the audition process.

To declare the BFA in Dance, the student must place into at least the level I in both ballet and contemporary dance.

There is no required audition to declare the BA in Dance or Dance Minor*.

 

Admission into the BFA in Dance Performance program

Dance majors pursuing the BFA in Dance Performance must participate in a secondary admissions procedure. Formal acceptance into the BFA program will be based on technical ability, performance qualities and academic standards.

Learn More about the BFA Audition Process Here.

These auditions are for placement into the BFA Dance Major, enrolling in the Fall 2027-Spring 2028 academic year.

Audition Options:

• Audition In-Person at the USF Tampa Campus
• Audition via Video - To present a video audition please submit through Acceptd using the USF video audition guidelines. https://app.getacceptd.com/usftheatredance
• Audition via an In-Person Conference (DanceWave NYC, Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Universal Ballet Competition and more) - email theatredance@usf.edu for full listing of where USF representatives will be attending college auditions.

 

Contact Us

The theatre and dance academic advisor can help you with questions about our admissions process and/or programs. Please contact advising at Theatre and Dance Advising.

 

*Any Current USF Student (BA in Dance Studies or Dance Minor or Dance Enthusiast) can attend a placement class for the BFA level technique classes once they are enrolled in classes at USF.