Download the 2009 dance audition requirements (PDF Format).

Juilliard aims to create true contemporary dancers—trained equally in classical ballet and modern dance. By teaching our dancers the great traditions and disciplines of both past and present, we open their eyes and minds to all the choreographic possibilities that lie ahead.

As always, you can e-mail your questions to danceadmissions@juilliard.edu or call the Office of Admissions at (212) 799-5000, ext. 506.

To audition for the Dance Division, you must have a minimum of three years of training in ballet and/or modern dance. If you meet this minimum requirement, you are welcome to complete the following steps to apply for admission:

1. Complete the online application between September 1 and December 1. Click to access the online application after September 1.

2. Submit a letter of recommendation from a dance teacher, a letter of recommendation from a language arts teacher, transcripts from all high schools (and colleges, if applicable), and an official TOEFL score (for non-native English speakers only) by February 15.

3. Attend a live audition in one of the following cities: Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Miami, or New York. Audition city and date can be selected in the application. A live audition is required of all applicants.

Complete guidelines and audition details can be found by downloading the 2009 Dance Audition Requirements at the top of this page.