Dance (BA | BFA | Minors)

Students interested in declaring a Dance major or minor for the 2024-2025 academic year must be admitted to the Texas Tech and audition for their dance program of interest. Students may submit a virtual audition or attend the on-campus audition, Saturday, February 10, 2024.

This audition will also serve as a scholarship audition for prospective students auditioning for the dance major for  School of Theatre and Dance scholarships. To be considered for a departmental scholarship, applications should be submitted by January 26, 2024. 

 

Application and Audition Registration

Applying for acceptance into to the Dance Program is a two-step process:

• Submit your application to Texas Tech University through www.ApplyTexas.org.
• For those interested in auditioning for the dance major (BA/BFA), you will apply to the program through Acceptd. Create an account, select Texas Tech University School of Theatre & Dance, click to start an application for the desired degree program, and complete the application and all required items for your degree of interest. The dance major application requires no additional fee; however, an application fee is required for admissions to Texas Tech.
• For those interested in auditioning for the dance minor, you will apply to the program through this online form. Complete and submit the form. The dance minor application requires no additional fee; however, an application fee is required for admissions to Texas Tech. 

 

Audition Requirements

BA/BFA Dance Major

• Headshot (used for social media posts if accepted into the dance program)
• Resume (limited to one page; includes current contact info, school info, dance training experience, performance experience, awards, or scholarships)
• Statement of Purpose written composition of 2-3 pages that should address your interests in dance, reasons for pursuing the dance degree of your choice at Texas Tech and discuss your future goals in the dance profession. This composition should showcase competency in basic writing skills.
• 1-minute original solo showcasing individual dance skills (those auditioning for the BA) or choreographic skills (those auditioning for the BFA). Any dance style is accepted.
• For those submitting a virtual audition, see the links below for audition phrasework:
  Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary (password is 5678 to access each video)

Dance Minor

• Headshot (used for social media posts if accepted into the dance program)
• Resume (limited to one page; includes current contact info, school info, dance training experience, performance experience, awards, or scholarships)
• Short statement of purpose written composition that should address your interests in dance, reasons for pursuing the dance minor at Texas Tech and discuss your future goals. This composition should showcase competency in basic writing skills.
• For those submitting a virtual audition, see the links below for audition phrasework:
  Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary (password is 5678 to access each video)

Deadline to Apply

• The registration deadline for Spring 2024 admission is October 13, 2023.
• The registration deadline for Fall 2024 admission is January 26, 2024.
• Though Fall 2024 enrollment is likely guaranteed if a student application is received after January 26th, 2024, the Dance faculty at the School of Theatre and Dance will continue to accept application submissions by virtual auditions through August 1, 2024. 

College Day

Friday, October 6, 2023 and Friday, March 29, 2024

High school students interested in pursuing dance in college are invited to spend a day in the life of a Texas Tech Dance major! Visiting students will observe classes, see student and faculty choreographic work, attend an information session about our dance program, and mingle with our current dance students. Students can also take a guided tour of our facilities and campus.

• More information about College Day
• Register for College Day 

More Information

For more specific information about dance program auditions, please see our Audition Announcement.

Questions concerning the Dance program audition, the BFA or BA in Dance, and/or the Minor in Dance? Please contact our Dance Program Administrative Assistant.

Questions concerning the university, School of Theatre & Dance, and/or admissions? Please contact our TCVPA Lead Administrator for Recruiting, Jamison Driskill.