BFA Dance Lab Auditions
Bennington BFA Dance Lab will be holding in-person auditions in Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
In-Person Audition Information
These auditions are for BFA Dance Lab applicants only. Low-Residency MFA in Dance applicants should review the MFA page.
**Select and schedule an audition below.**
If you have any questions or need additional information please call 802-440-4411 or email Cameron Childs, cameronchilds@bennington.edu, Co-coordinator of the BFA Dance Lab. Registration is required, and it is the responsibility of the applicant to schedule an audition.
- Students are encouraged to attend an in-person audition whenever possible.
- Please bring a headshot and resume with you. The headshot can be a “selfie” and can be printed or emailed to cameronchilds@bennington.edu.
- You will participate in a workshop with faculty and current students. The workshops include ballet, improvisation, and contemporary forms including hip-hop.
- Prepare a solo, which should be no longer than 2 minutes in length. Plan to share the music from a phone or other playback device. This solo can be self-choreographed or set material.
- Wear comfortable attire. Sneakers should be worn for hip hop and ballet shoes are optional.
Can’t make it to an in-person audition? Students may submit audition materials online through their personal Bennington applicant status page once the application is submitted. Guidelines for these submissions are found on the application.
In-Person Audition Schedule
New York
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025
1:00–4:00 pm
Location: New York Center for Creativity & Dance // The Joyce Theater Association Studio 5 (4th floor)
Philadelphia
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
9:30 am–1:00 pm
Location: Performance Garage // 1515 Brandywine St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
International Association of Blacks in Dance
Jan. 22–Jan. 26
times TBA
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
last updated: 11/25/2024