Auditions
Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago’s conservatory-style Bachelor of Arts in Dance.
Loyola University Chicago's Bachelor of Arts in Dance requires a two part application process: an application for admission to the University and an application to audition for the major.
The Dance Major Audition Application for academic year 2023-2024 is now available.
Application LINK
For acceptance into the dance major at Loyola University Chicago, dancers must complete an application, submit audition videos, and an in person audition and interview event on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 9:00am (CT) at the Loyola University Lakeshore Campus.
Students unable to attend in-person auditions may apply via video audition. For acceptance into the dance major at Loyola University Chicago, video applicants must complete an application (linked above), submit audition videos by March 1, and attend a Zoom interview event on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:00am CT.
Registration LINK for zoom interviews.
FAQ about the Dance Major Audition
If you are unable to attend the online zoom interviews for Loyola’s BA Dance on March 4, 2023, you may still be eligible for acceptance into the program based on your video material and application information.
It is so important when making this life decision to have as much context as possible. To that end, we recommend a few options to deepen your understanding of our work in Dance at Loyola.
The best option would be to find a time that works for your family to visit Loyola’s Lakeshore Campus. Schedule an in person dance tour HERE.
Please email Sandra Kaufmann, Director of Dance skaufm3@luc.edu in order to set up a meeting or class visitation. If you are unable to come to campus, we can set up a zoom meeting.
Further information about the Dance program:
- View our most recent performance “The Dream of Home.”
- Explore the concert program.
- View photos of our work.
- Learn about the Loyola Dance Faculty.
- Watch our Facilities Video.
Yes, admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Dance is by audition only.
As part of your application, we request that you please submit a solo on video. Your solo should be:
- choreographed (can be choreographed by yourself or someone else)
- any technique or style you choose
- two minutes long
- If your video is longer than two minutes, we will only consider the first two minutes of the video as part of your application
There will not be an in-person opportunity for solo presentation. Solos must be submitted online as part of your application.
Please dress in form-fitting appropriate dance attire and appropriate dance shoes.
You may want to bring snacks or a boxed lunch and a refillable water bottle. You do not need to bring a headshot or resume.
As part of your application, we request that you please submit a solo on video. Your solo should be:
- choreographed (can be choreographed by yourself or someone else)
- any technique or style you choose
- two minutes long
- If your video is longer than two minutes, we will only consider the first two minutes of the video as part of your application
There will not be an in-person opportunity for solo presentation. Solos must be submitted online as part of your application.
Yes, it is. We have had a number of students who were not initially accepted into the dance major focus very intently on their ballet technique during freshman year, re-audition in the spring term, and join the dance major their sophomore year.
If that is the case, we encourage you to participate in our very popular dance minor.
