October Advantage Audition
Registration opens July 1, 2025, and closes Oct. 13, 2025.
The October Advantage Audition for Fall 2026 Admission opens July 1, 2025.
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 | Dance with the Stars Day
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | Dance Audition
Dance Audition:
Dancers will participate in a tap, jazz, and ballet class followed by a pre-rehearsed solo in a style of the dancer's choosing. Solos are limited to 1 minute.
- Priority consideration for competitive acceptance
 - Earlier decision and admission
 - Earlier notification and access to more dance scholarship resources
 - Opportunity for early enrollment
 
- Review academic eligibility requirements HERE.
 - Complete audition registration by Oct. 13, 2025.
 - Dancers must begin their academic application to ÅÝܽÊÓÆµ by Oct. 15, 2025. APPLY NOW
 - Dancers must complete the Dancer Questionnaire by October 15, 2025. This will be emailed approx. one month before the audition or once the Eventbrite registration is complete.
 - Attend our Dance with the Stars Day on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Event will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m.
 - Complete all components of the dance audition on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. The audition will be held from approximately 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
 
Please note that attendance is required on both Dance with the Stars Day and the Dance Audition Day to be considered for admission.
- Get an inside look at ÅÝܽÊÓÆµ's Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment.
 - Ask questions of the Dance and Entertainment Deans.
 - Meet with a student Q&A panel.
 - Discover performing opportunities, including Star Dance Company directed by Tiffany van der Merwe.
 - Learn about ÅÝܽÊÓÆµ admissions, financial aid, student life, and more!
 
A registration fee is required. Please see the for the total registration cost.
Please note that registration fees are nonrefundable.


If you have any questions, please contact
        Abigail Schubert
    
        
    
        
            
    