In-Person Audition
•Participate in master classes in ballet, modern, and jazz
•Perform a 1-minute solo in a style of your choice
•Complete a short creative task (no preparation needed)
•Small-group interview/Q&A
•Provide music via phone or device with aux cable
Video Audition
•5–10 minutes total length (minimum 5 minutes of dancing)
•Combinations, choreographed pieces, or improvised movement in any style(s)
•Self or instructor choreography acceptable
•Include introduction: name, hometown, goals, and reason for choosing USM
•Address camera directly during introduction
Video Technical Specs
•Well-lit, in-focus recording in studio or theatre setting preferred
•Wear well-fitted dance attire with full body visibility
•Submit as MP4 file or YouTube link
