BA/BFA in Dance Audition Registration

2025-2026 Audition Dates

ON CAMPUS AUDITIONS:

Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 11am - 2pm
(Location: University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, North Campus)

Friday, November 14, 2025 @ 9am - 12pm
(Location: University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, North Campus)

Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 9am - 12pm
(Location: University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, North Campus)

Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 9am - 12pm
(Location: University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, North Campus)

NEW YORK CITY AUDITIONS:

TBA
(Location: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, New York, NY)

VIDEO SUBMISSION OPTIONS:

If unable to attend auditions in person, video submissions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact Professor Michael Deeb Weaver at mpdeeb@buffalo.edu for consideration.

Special Instructions for CNADM and Dancewave Auditionees:

If you have auditioned for UB via CNADM or Dancewave, please fill out the registration form below but DO NOT submit an epayment for audition fees – your fee has been covered by your participation in these events.

UB Dance is committed to providing you with a full audition experience while keeping you safe. We look forward to the opportunity to get to know you and thank you in advance for for considering UB Dance as your next home for your continuing dance education and training.

Audition Application:

Please prepare the following information before registering for auditions:

Contact information.
Date/Location you wish to register for.
Dance Resume that includes your training history, the names of the teachers you’ve studied with, and the names and emails of two dance references.
Career Goal Statement: 1-page essay about why you want to major in dance, why you are considering UB and your long-term goals in the field of dance.
Audition fee $30.*

*Prospective students who receive a fee waiver for the university application process are exempt from this charge.

Live Audition Format:

9am – 11am Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Improvisation segments

11am - 11:30am Informal student interview with faculty

11:30am - noon Informational session and Q+A

Please plan to wear clothes that you can move in and that allow us to clearly see your dancing.

DATES TBA
(Location: University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, North Campus)

UB Dance invites high school juniors, who are considering studying dance in college, to participate in the audition process during our spring undergraduate auditions. Taking part in this audition is a way to gain experience and an understanding of what to expect in the college audition process. Develop the confidence and skills needed for your upcoming senior year auditions by attending! Students will fully participate in the 2-hour audition class and will receive individual feedback from a UB faculty member directly following the audition. Students are encouraged to attend the 30 minute UB Dance information session immediately following.

To register, complete the form below and register under “Junior Audition Experience”. Please be sure to select which date you prefer.

After your registration fee of $30.00 is received, you will receive a confirmation email.

Please note that this is not an official audition for acceptance into the UB Dance program.

Schedule an Audition for BA/BFA Dance

Fill out the form below and hit “Submit”.
Pay your Audition Fee of $30 through the “PAY NOW” button.*
You will receive a confirmation letter once your payment is received. This will reserve your audition spot.

*Prospective students who receive a fee waiver for the university application process are exempt from this charge.

Any questions? E-mail: td-theatredance@buffalo.edu

BA/BFA Dance Audition Registration Form

Student First Name

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Student Last Name

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Email Address

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Street Address

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City

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State

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Zip Code

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Phone Number

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Date of Birth (Day/Month/Year)

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Required Materials:

Dance Resume (Submit as PDF)

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Career Goal Statement (Submit as PDF)

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I have read and understand audition process

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PLEASE NOTE!

You must fill out EVERY field labeled as *REQUIRED* in the form above, including all PDF/ JPG / MS Word attachment fields, and also check off that you have read and understand Interview requirements or the form will NOT submit properly and you will not receive an automated copy of your registration.

BA/BFA in Dance Audition Registration

2025-2026 Audition Dates

Dance Audition Process

Junior Audition Experience

Schedule an Audition for BA/BFA Dance

BA/BFA Dance Audition Registration Form

Department of Theatre and Dance