Dance Auditions
Students pursuing the dance major must be accepted to the University and audition for acceptance into the dance program. You may audition in person at Salve's dance audition day on Nov. 22 or submit a virtual audition through your student status page.
Auditions are not required for students pursuing a minor in dance. Current students who wish to pursue the dance major should contact department chair Lindsay Guarino to gain approval and/or arrange an audition.
Requirements for Prospective Students
To apply for fall admission:
- Apply to Salve: Use the Common Application and select dance as your major.
- Audition for dance (two options).
- Audition in person: Register for dance audition day
- Audition virtually: Submit an audition video via your student status page and complete a virtual video interview (faculty will reach out to schedule an interview after you submit).
Once your application to Salve has been submitted, you'll receive a login for your student status page, where you can complete the audition form by either uploading your pre-recorded video or confirming your intent to audition in person. Even if you are auditioning in person, you must still submit the audition form. Your application to Salve will remain incomplete until the audition form has been completed.
You'll be notified of your acceptance to the dance program at the time of admission. Visual and performing arts scholarship recipients will also be notified of their awards at the time of admission.
Auditions must be scheduled for the in-person option or submitted virtually by the supporting materials deadline for each decision plan:
- Early decision and early action I: Nov. 1 application deadline, Nov. 15 supporting materials deadline, Dec. 15 notification
- Early action II: Jan. 5 application deadline, Jan. 15 supporting materials deadline, Feb. 15 notification
- Regular decision: Feb. 1 application deadline, Feb. 15 supporting materials deadline, April 1 notification
You'll receive admission decisions for both the University and the dance major simultaneously. To ensure timely notification, complete your audition by the stated deadlines.
In-Person Audition
We encourage you to attend our in-person audition so you can meet our faculty, see our facilities and experience our Salve community.
Audition date for fall 2026 admission: Saturday, Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Doors will open at 9 a.m. for warmup. You should be prepared to learn rooted jazz, contemporary, ballet and tap combinations. Participation in the tap part of the audition is optional. The audition class will be followed by an info session and lunch with Salve Dance faculty. All students and families are invited to the 2 p.m. performance of REDUX at the Casino Theatre.
Virtual Audition Guidelines
Applicants should submit one video link demonstrating two contrasting dance styles. At least one style should emphasize rhythm, musicality and your unique individuality. Your video can be class combinations or performance videos that are edited into one video link. Do not submit group choreography unless you are easily identifiable.
Please ensure that your link is shareable (YouTube, Vimeo or Google Drive are all good options) and security settings allow your video link to open immediately. At the beginning of the video, please introduce yourself and credit the composer/music artist and choreographer. After submitting your video, a date and time will be coordinated for a live, virtual interview. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines will not be considered and will be asked to be resubmitted.
Plan a Visit (Optional)
Experience a day in the life of a Salve dance major. Your visit will include a campus tour and a concentrated experience in the dance program. Day of Dance dates for the 2025-2026 academic year will be posted here as they become available.
Save the date to join us for an upcoming Day of Dance. Registration will be posted on our visit page prior to each event.
- Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2026
- Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2026
Attend a Performance
Reserve complimentary tickets for you and your family to attend a dance performance by emailing Lindsay Guarino.
Campus Tours and Events
Salve offers campus tours and other ways to explore our beautiful coastal campus.