UCSB Dance Audition Incoming First Year and Transfer Students
(Video Submission)


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December 15 2024 - January 15, 2025

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You must pre-register to attend this audition. Pre-registration will be open until January 15, 2024. To be considered for admission into the dance program, students must have the major listed in their UC application (either as the first choice major or alternate major) and intend to fully participate for at least one year on campus. To change your major in your UC applications, please email the Office of Admissions at admissions@sa.ucsb.edu. Please include your full name and either your UC application ID number or UCSB perm number.   

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Video Audition Details

With careful preparation your video can offer deep insight into your work and be just as powerful as an in-person audition. Below, you will find detailed information on how to prepare, package and send your video materials to the Theater/Dance Department. The window for submission of these materials is:  December 15, 2024 through January 15, 2025
 
Here are the steps you will follow for Video auditions

1.     Please learn Ballet and Modern combinations from the following VIDEO AUDITION TUTORIALS 3 videos), and then record yourself performing this material for submission.
2.     Prepare all required videos and edit into ONE file.
3.     Send your video link to this secure email address UCSBDANCEAUDITION2023@GMAIL.COM. You will also upload your link in your registration here. It is best to complete your auditon video prior to registering so you have your audtion link ready when you register. 

Format for Video Audition
Video Should be 8 minutes in length (8 to 12 mins. for Transfer Applicants)
Self-Introduction: 
Please introduce yourself (name and pronouns), and briefly discuss what inspires you about dance and what interests you about UCSB.
Recorded Technical Material / Combinations:
1.     Ballet Adagio - 90 seconds (Freshman and Transfer applicants)
2.     Ballet Allegro - 90 seconds (Freshman and Transfer applicants)
3.     Modern Center Exercise - 120 seconds (Freshman and Transfer applicants)
4.     Freshman Applicant Choice – Open Improvisation, or a selection of choreography 120 seconds (improvisation and choreography must me your original work, not someone else’s choreography). Recorded in a studio or alternate space; please do not submit a group dance that was previously recorded.
5.     Transfer Applicant Required – 2-5minute solo, either your own original choreography or improvisation. (Freshman applicants should not include this)
 
               
Information on formatting, submission and the preparation of files for our review:
- Record all video in a horizontal/landscape orientation. (This is particularly important if you are shooting with a phone camera)
-      Make sure the light source is coming from the front and/or side, and that you are not backlit. 
-      Avoid filming with a mirror as a background.  A clear, un-cluttered wall or background is helpful.
Please upload and provide a link to ONE video file (edited together) to Vimeo or YouTube (both can be unlisted or password protected for your privacy). 
**Please do not submit videos uploaded to Google Drive. 
If you have difficulty with editing or do not have the equipment or software to do so, please contact the dance faculty at UCSBDANCEAUDITION2023@GMAIL.COM for alternative arrangements.
 
Please wear appropriate dance clothing. No loose clothing. Please wear leotards, tights (easily convertible to bare feet) and ballet slippers or trim fitting t shirt and tights. 

Auditions for the Dance program and applying to the University are separate processes. Students should contact the Office of Admissions for more information about University application materials and deadlines. Acceptance by audition to the Dance program does not guarentee acceptance to the University. Students must meet the Office of Admissions requirements for University acceptance consideration.

If any further questions arise, please visit our website www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu or email the Theater and Dance Academic Advisor, Sean O'Shea at sposh@ucsb.edu
 
 


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