All incoming Dance program students (including transfer students) can audition for the Dance program scholarship. The audition is for scholarship consideration only and does not affect entering the program as a bachelor of arts student. Scholarships apply for up to 4 years.

Scholarship Requirements

You must meet the following criteria each year for continued scholarship eligibility:

  • Actively participate in the Dance program as a major, part of a custom major, minor, or participant
  • Complete 20 scholarship hours per year through program service/production hours
  • Participate in select dance auditions and performances
  • Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and consistent classroom participation
  • Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality
  • Adhere to all policies in the Dance program student handbook

For questions about Dance program scholarships and the audition process, email Meghan Wall, Dance program chair, at mwall@westminsteru.edu.

Audition Steps

1. Apply to Westminster

Before you can audition, you must submit an application for admission to Westminster. If you're interested in being considered for a performing arts scholarship, select “Yes” on the application when asked if you are interested in pursuing music, dance, or theatre. If you submitted your application for admission and didn't indicate that you would like to audition for a performing arts scholarship, update your application in the application portal or email admission@westminsteru.edu and ask for your application to be updated.

2. Audition

Once you've submitted your Westminster application, complete the performing arts audition form on your performing arts checklist in the application portal. You will also be able to schedule an in-person audition or submit a virtual audition portfolio through your application portal.

In-Person Audition Dates

  • February 8, 2025
  • February 22, 2025
  • March 8, 2025

Virtual Audition Portfolio

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and reviewed in alignment with the in-person audition dates.
  • Virtual Portfolio Priority Deadline: January 15, 2025

Portfolio Priority Deadline

  • January 15, 2025

3. What to Expect

In-person auditions will include: 

  • 90-minute dance class incorporating contemporary/modern, ballet, and vernacular dance techniques taught by faculty of the Dance program 
  • Improvisational prompts/responses 
  • Self-choreographed solo performances (2–3 minutes) 
  • Brief interview with faculty of the Dance program 
  • Campus tour hosted by the Office of Admissions 

Virtual auditions will include:

  • Submission of 2-3 minutes of recorded dancing that showcases you and your preferred style(s) of dance in performance. You may submit links to video samples or video files. Recent pre-recorded performances, informal samples, or class examples are fully acceptable. If you are submitting a group work as one of your samples, please identify yourself among the group.   
    • Optional: You may also submit a sample of original choreography, if you have had the opportunity to compose your own dance works.  
  • Brief interview with faculty of the Dance program scheduled to accommodate your availability