Photo: USC Kaufman BFA student dancer Jessica Musyznski | Photo by Rose Eichenbaum

Admissions News

BFA Students Justin Pham and Chryssa Hadjis.

July 12, 2017

Student Advice: Kaufman (and other college) auditions

By Kaylin Sturtevant

Before you know it, you’re finishing up your junior year of high school, and soon to come are college auditions. But don’t fret! College auditions do not have to be overwhelming, and can be a fun experience as long as you do your research, plan in advance, and prepare your materials early to avoid missing deadlines.

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October 20, 2016

Admission Advice: One-Minute Video Response

The one minute video response may be the most unique part of our application. We ask you to address the following prompt in one minute:

Being a part of The New Movement at USC Kaufman means honoring the past while looking ahead to the future. Where do you think dance will be when you graduate from our program?

September 8, 2016

Admission Advice: Your Video Audition

USC Kaufman has a two-stage audition process: You first submit two video auditions for review by the faculty committee; finalists are then selected for live auditions taking place in January and February. What do you need to know about and how can you really shine in your video auditions?