BFA/BA/BS in Dance Application Form

Hofstra University - Department of Drama and Dance
The below form is for those interested in pursuing the BFA in Dance, BA in Dance and BS in Dance Education. Scholarships are available to dancers in all degree tracks. Entry into the BFA track is by audition only (video accepted).

This in NOT an application for admission to Hofstra University. Please contact Hofstra Admissions at https://www.hofstra.edu/admission/ to receive university admissions materials.

*Required

First Name*

Preferred First Name (if different from legal first name)

Last Name*

Email Address*

Birthdate*

Pronouns

Other Pronouns Used

High School*

Expected Start Term to Hofstra*

Freshman

Transfer

Have you already received acceptance from Hofstra University?

Degree Interest*

Reason for pursuit of BFA (answer below or attach document if needed)

Option to upload file for reason to pursue BFA

Submit one head shot and one full body dance photo

Previous Training (answer below or attach resume)

Option to upload previous training resume

Please select your preferred audition date*:

To submit video materials, please complete the following:

Preferably, all materials should be received by mid-January 2026, but could be accepted at any time. Hofstra admissions are rolling.

To be included:

1) A selection of ballet barre work (exercises on one side only)

2) A selection of ballet center work (adagio, pirouette combination, petite allegro combination)

3) Performance of a modern/contemporary phrase which travels and includes movement that goes down to the floor and returns to standing as well as some jumps. This could be two separate phrases.

4) A solo (1-2 minutes long, preferably modern or contemporary) which could be choreographed by the student or by someone else (please name the choreographer)

When submitting an online video audition:

Log into your YouTube or Vimeo account
Click upload in upper right corner
Click privacy dropdown in center of upload area, set to public or unlisted
Upload the video

Option to upload digital portfolio

Option to provide a link to digital portfolio