{"id":206147,"date":"2018-05-11T13:50:17","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T17:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/?page_id=206147"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:39:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:39:08","slug":"admission-ba-dance-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/admission\/admission-ba-dance-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission to BA Dance Education"},"content":{"rendered":"
Admission to BA Dance<\/span><\/p>\n To be considered for admission to the BA DANCE MAJOR, students should first submit an online application<\/a> to 精品成人福利在线 University, then proceed to the Audition Preparation section of this website for audition guidelines.<\/p>\n The University application will request the documents below from all dance applicants:<\/span><\/p>\n For Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Applicants\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Applicants Auditioning Through a Partner Organization<\/strong><\/p>\n In 2025-2026 our Partner Organizations include <\/span>Revel Dance Convention (FL), NYDCA (NY & AZ), Dancewave\/DTCB (NY),<\/strong> and <\/span>Booker T. Washington College Showcase (TX).<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are auditioning through one of these partner organizations, you are <\/span>not<\/strong> required to submit a pre-screen video, however, you <\/span>are<\/strong> required to submit all of the other materials listed above to complete your University application. After your audition with the partner organization has taken place and you have applied to the University, you will receive an email from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with the result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How to Apply:<\/span><\/p>\n For Current 精品成人福利在线 Students \u2013 Change of Major<\/strong><\/p>\n For 精品成人福利在线 Students currently enrolled who wish to change their major to Dance, you must first email our Dance Admissions Coordinator Christina Paolucci (<\/span>paoluccic@montclair.edu<\/strong><\/span><\/a>)<\/span> and request the necessary form. \u00a0 Then, you will need to upload the following items to the form:<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions about the audition process, please contact our Dance Admissions Coordinator, Christina Paolucci at <\/span>paoluccic@montclair.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Pre-screen Video Submission to determine if the applicant moves forward to a full audition.<\/strong> \u00a0A 2-3 minute solo in the modern or contemporary genre. The solo may be videoed in a studio or outdoors, or it could be from a performance. The footage must be recent \u2013 within the past six months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Video Introduction Guidelines:<\/strong> At the start of the video, identify the following either as text or as a spoken introduction.<\/span><\/p>\n There is an option to submit a second 2-3 minute video in a different genre (tap, hip hop, ballet, flamenco, etc) This is not required, but if submitted, make sure to follow the introduction guidelines. There is a separate link in the registration form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For all submissions: We can only accept YOUTUBE or VIMEO links through the registration portal. We can not receive video links by email or documents with a link.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Video Attire:<\/strong> Make sure to wear clothing that allows adjudicators to see you and your movement clearly. Avoid dark colors on a dark background; oversized, thick, or loose clothing that obscures movement; and hairstyles that cover the face.<\/span><\/p>\n Note: Pre-screens will only be reviewed if all materials are complete. This includes a letter of recommendation from a dance professional and an academic teacher.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Full Audition after Pre-screen<\/strong><\/p>\n After the dance faculty reviews the <\/span>pre-screen<\/strong> video submission and other materials, applicants will be notified if they are being invited, or not, to attend the <\/span>full audition<\/strong>. Applicants invited to a full audition will stay at 精品成人福利在线 for the entire audition session, moving through each section of the audition process. About 3-5 days before the audition date, applicants will receive an email from Christina Paolucci with any updates and detailed information about the audition, including the link to send one\u2019s solo music.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our faculty will be looking for the following criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note that ballet remains an important part of our dance training curriculum, even though it is not part of the audition process.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n In-Person Audition Day Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The in-person audition days will last from 1:00 pm \u2013 approximately 6:00 pm. The audition will consist of:<\/span><\/p>\n Virtual Audition Day Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n The virtual audition day will last from 1:45 pm \u2013 approximately 5:30 pm EST. The Zoom link and virtual audition instructions will be sent by email from Christina Paolucci about 3 \u2013 5 days before the audition.<\/span><\/p>\n You may view your required items at any time and upload materials at apply.montclair.edu\/apply.<\/a> You must first activate your 精品成人福利在线 account through the email you received from Undergraduate Admissions with the subject line: Thank you for Applying to 精品成人福利在线!<\/em>, if you have not already done so.<\/p>\n If you have any questions about your audition process please contact Christina Paolucci at paoluccic@montclair.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n For more information, contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Elizabeth McPherson Susan Pope Maxine Steinman\n
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\nDirector of Dance Division<\/em>
\nmcphersone@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCoordinator, BA Dance<\/em>
\npopes@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nProgram Coordinator, BFA Dance<\/em>
\nsteinmanm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n