AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Physically rigorous training in commercial, theatrical, and concert dance performance
•Choose concentration areas across Contemporary, Commercial Jazz, Ballet, Hip-hop, Modern, Theatre Dance, Partnering, Tumbling, World Dance, and Street Dance Fusion
•Work with industry's most sought-after choreographers
PRODUCTIONS
•Access to AMDA's Mainstage production opportunities
•Culminates in an original Capstone Production of solo and ensemble works for stage and screen
•Over 170 productions per year across AMDA
PROGRAM OPTIONS
•Offered on the Los Angeles campus
•Additional courses in content creation, acting, choreography, dance for camera, and vocal performance
•WASC-accredited institution
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Dance
SOLO PIECE, 60-90 sec
•In the style of your choice — must be choreographed and rehearsed
•Provide your own music via MP3 player (bring a backup copy)
•Solo should demonstrate your technical skill level
DANCE COMBINATION
•May be taught two contrasting combinations at the audition
•Styles may include: Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, or Broadway
WHAT TO AVOID
•Freestyle or improvised dance
•Overt sexual movements
•Costumes and props
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
ATTIRE
•Women: leotard and tights to show the natural line of the body
•Men: leotard or white T-shirt and tights or jazz pants
•Shoes: all types of dance shoes; rubberized soles and braced heels recommended for women
•Hair pulled back and away from face
•Remove all jewelry before auditioning
Good to Know
ADMISSIONS
•Rolling admissions — apply anytime
•Must be a junior or senior in high school, or a high school graduate
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Completed undergraduate application
•Personal essay
•Letter of recommendation
•Official academic records (transcripts)
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Live audition with an AMDA audition coach — campus, national, or virtual via Zoom
•Video audition option available for those unable to attend live
•Be prepared to articulate why you are auditioning for AMDA and your professional goals
IN THE AUDITION ROOM
•Introduce yourself to the adjudicator
•Audition begins from your entrance and continues until you exit
•Wait for adjudicator response before leaving the room
VIDEO AUDITION
•Request video submission form from your Admissions Advisor
•Record full body (head to toe) in the frame — no close-ups
•Slate: date, full name, city/country, program, and titles of pieces
•Contact: (323) 490-1284 or admissionsteam@amda.edu
Scholarship Info
•Merit-based scholarships up to $25,000 per year
•Automatically considered upon acceptance — no separate application
•AMDA awards over $25 million in scholarships annually
•FAFSA school code: 016082
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
25%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
1,502
Enrollment
$26,975
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$45,560
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,019
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$25,066
Family Income $30k - $48k$26,795
Family Income $48k - $75k$44,219
Family Income $75k - $110k$50,833
Family Income $110k+$57,747
