While LMU Dance is currently a modern/contemporary-centered department, we welcome students from a diversity of dance backgrounds and training. Regardless of the style or technique you choose to send us, we will be evaluating you based on similar criteria: coordination, strength, musicality and/or phrasing, and performance quality. Below, please find step by step instructions for applying and auditioning to our program.
Audition Requirements: Prospective First Year & Transfer Students—Dance Majors
- Apply to Loyola Marymount University
- Create an account on the LMU Dance Audition platform and complete the digital audition
- Create an account using your legal first and last name. If you do not use your legal first and last name your application will not be processed.
- Through our audition page, applicants will be required to submit:
- 2 Interactive Video Interviews
- 1 minute to 90 Second Solo
- 1 Written Submission
Please note that your entire audition for LMU Dance is held online. You do not need to come on campus or schedule an interview. All of the submission deadlines are the same dates as the university deadlines as listed below.
Students interested in adding dance as a second major or changing their major will audition for the program in the fall semester. Learn more.
Important Dates
Application Deadlines:
- November 1: Early Decision (binding) admission for Fall
- November 1: Early Action (non-binding) admission for Fall
- January 8: Early Decision II (binding) admission for Fall
- January 15: Regular Decision Admission for Fall
Transfer Students:
- October 1: Regular Decision admission for Spring
- February 1 (priority): Regular Decision admission for Fall
The primary difference between Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) is that our Early Decision plan is binding, meaning that when a student is admitted ED (in December), they are expected to then submit their commitment deposit by January 11. Because of the binding nature of the program, you should only apply ED if you are certain that LMU is your top choice school.
If you apply Early Action (EA), we will review your application in the fall and will update you on the status of your application (either with a decision or with a deferral into the Regular Decision pool) by December. The difference with EA is that even students admitted during EA still have until May 1 to make their college decision and submit a commitment deposit.
Resources
- Virtual Campus Tours: https://admission.lmu.edu/visit/
- General Admissions Questions: admissions@lmu.edu or visit https://www.lmu.edu/apply/
- Financial Aid: finaid@lmu.edu or visit https://financialaid.lmu.edu/
- Scholarships: Departmental scholarships are available to existing LMU dance students, after they have successfully completed their first semester, and on a very selective basis.
Questions?
For any additional questions, please contact dance@lmu.edu and we will get back to you promptly!