Admissions: Dance

STEP 1: Apply to the University of Florida

DEADLINES FOR GENERAL UF APPLICATIONS:

Early Decision*: October 15

Early Action: November 1

Regular Decision: January 15

*IMPORTANT: “Early Action” and “Early Decision” are different.  UF’s “Early Decision” is binding. If you apply Early Decision and are admitted to UF, you are committed to attend even if you are not subsequently offered admission to our BFA Dance Program. Acceptance decisions for the BFA Dance Program may not be finalized until after UF Admissions decisions have been released. 

Freshman Admission Information & Application

Transfer Admission Information & Application

STEP 2: Register to Audition

AUDITION DATES:

Fall Audition: Friday, November 6, 2026

Spring Audition: Friday, January 29, 2027

Please submit your registration no later than 1 week prior to the audition date.

After registering for your audition date, please be sure to submit your other materials as outlined in Step 3.

If You are Unable to Attend the In-Person Audition

To submit a video audition, you will need to attend a virtual interview with dance area faculty members. After this interview, the degree coordinator will provide you with instructions for submitting a video audition. Please email dance@arts.ufl.edu to schedule an interview.

STEP 3: Submit Letters of Recommendation and Resume

Email two (2) letters of recommendation, a one-page resume, and a headshot to dance@arts.ufl.edu by the deadline.

Fall Audition Deadline: Submit by October 30, 2026

Spring Audition Deadline: Submit by January 22, 2027

Letters of Recommendation

You will need to submit your letters of recommendation prior to your audition. Two letters are recommended. One should be from a dance instructor, if possible. The letter should discuss:

• Artistic ability and educability (talent, discipline, processing feedback, openness, etc.)
• Academic ability and achievement
• A sense of responsibility and ensemble (dependability, emotional stability, ability to work in groups, willingness to work behind the scenes as well as in the spotlight, etc.)
• Other information concerning your way of working or the type of environment in which you would best grow toward your goals

Resume

You will need to submit a one-page resume highlighting the following information:

• Current and previous schools and/or institutions that you have attended
• Dance training
• Accomplishments or honors
• Relevant work experience

STEP 4: Prepare for Your Audition

Fall Audition Date: November 6, 2026 

Spring Audition Date: January 29, 2027

*Early Action and/or Early Decision applicants are strongly encouraged, though not required, to attend the Fall audition.

• Submit your University of Florida application.
• When available, complete Registration Form (see Step 2).
• Submit letters of recommendation AND resume (see Step 3).
• Check your email for audition details.
• Show up for Audition Day!

Auditions are held in the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion, within the Constans Theatre building.

Physical Address: 1800 McCarty Drive on the University of Florida campus

Abbreviated Dance Audition Schedule for Applicants

To be eligible for admission to the School of Theatre and Dance, a transfer student must satisfy the minimum requirements for admission. Additionally, all students must complete two sequential courses of foreign language in secondary school or 8-10 semester hours at the postsecondary level, or document an equivalent level of proficiency. Students attending Florida community colleges are required to complete the Associate of Arts degree.

Students are admitted to the program following completion of a satisfactory in-person or videotaped audition, a resume and acceptable proficiency in dance technique.

The Community College Program Should Include

• Two years of dance technique, including ballet, modern and jazz.
• One year of dance composition, dance appreciation, and production and performance courses or experience.

Transfer Admission Information & Application

STEP 1: Contact Undergraduate Advising

STEP 2: Apply to the University of Florida

Please carefully review the official UF transfer student information, and apply before the published deadlines.  

Transfer student information

The dance minor is designed to bring the student in close contact with classroom expertise in technique, as well as the enriching artistic and production aspects of dance. Admission to the dance minor requires the completion of Modern Dance (at appropriate level) at UF with a minimum grade of B. Then the student will meet with the dance minor advisor for approval to enter the program and to establish a program of study.

See full details in the UF Undergraduate Catalog.

Contact the Undergraduate Advisor

All students who plan to minor in Dance should first reach out to the undergraduate advisor at SoTDadvising@ufl.edu. The minor is comprised of a core of 10-11 credits plus 6-7 credits of emphasis as approved by the advisor. At least 12 of these credits must be completed at UF. It normally takes four semesters to complete the minor.