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The Dance Audition Process
There are three steps to becoming a dance major at George Mason:
  • You must apply to the university.
    University Undergraduate Admissions Application
    Priority deadline for university scholarship consideration – December 1 Undergraduate (freshman) deadline – January 15
    Transfer application deadline – April 1
  • You must audition for the Dance Department.
    Dance Department Audition Application
  • You must submit a 2 minute video of a solo performance.
    The video, which is submitted at the time of audition, should show evidence of the candidate’s strong performance quality, musicality and technique.
The audition consists of a two hour technique class beginning with a ballet barre, followed by modern center work and traveling phrases. Your audition is observed, recorded and evaluated by the dance faculty. Please dress appropriately; wear leotards and tights that allow your alignment to be seen. Wear ballet slippers for the barre, and have bare feet for the remainder of the class.

Applicants will be mailed audition results within two weeks following their audition. Responses will be: accept; waitlist; or, deny. Applicants may audition only once during an academic year. The status of applicants placed on the department’s waitlist will be reviewed after April 1st.

Audition Dates and Application Deadlines
Your application to the university must be on file prior to your audition.

To be considered for a 2009 Dance Talent Scholarship, applicants must audition in November, January, or February.
  • Saturday, November 15, 2008
    Performing Arts Building George Mason University, Fairfax campus
    Audition application must be received in the Dance Department by November 7, 2008
  • Saturday, January 17, 2009 in New York City
    Audition application must be received in the Dance Department by January 9, 2009
  • Saturday, February 7, 2009
    Performing Arts Building, George Mason University, Fairfax campus
    Audition application must be received in the Dance Department by January 30, 2009
  • Saturday, February 28, 2009
    Performing Arts Building, George Mason University, Fairfax campus
    Audition application must be received in the Dance Department by February 20, 2009
  • Saturday, March 28, 2009
    Performing Arts Building, George Mason University, Fairfax campus
    Audition application must be received in the Dance Department by March 20, 2009
Video Audition
Although we believe that applicants present themselves most effectively in person, applicants who live beyond a 500 mile radius of George Mason University may request a video audition. Contact the Dance Office for further information about this option.

Audition Day Schedule
12:30 p.m. Sign-in, welcome videos, conversations with majors and introduction to faculty.
1:00-3:00 p.m. Audition
Coffee and information session for parents with university financial aid and admissions representatives.
3:00-3:30 Refreshments for dancers
Question & Answer period for applicants and parents with the department chair.
3:30 Optional campus tour with dance majors.