Submitted Materials - Not Required, But Recommended
We encourage all applicants to submit additional prerecorded materials for the Admissions team to have on file. If you choose to submit, please follow these guidelines:▶ 2 or 3 dance videos in the style of your choosing (each video should be at least 60 to 90 seconds in length, not to exceed 2 minutes each)▶ At least 1 should be Hip Hop or similar style. You may choose to submit prescreens/self-tapes or rehearsal/performance videos, but you must be easily identifiable. NoCo does NOT require you to learn any specific combinations. There are three possible outcomes to the audition process:▶ Admissions - The admissions team recommends you to the Presidential Admissions Committee. The Committee will review all recommended applicants and will make the final determination based on their own evaluation, admissions team/faculty recommendations, and the number of available spots. The Office of Admissions will then notify you directly of your acceptance.▶ Waitlisted - The admissions team recommends you to the Presidential Admissions Committee. The Committee will review all recommended applicants and will make the final determination. You are placed on the waitlist because, although we would like to admit you to the school, we have a limited number of openings. Should a place become available, the Committee will re-evaluate the waitlist, making offers of admission as necessary. The waitlist is not ranked.▶ Denial - Your application may be denied if it is incomplete by the March 1 deadline or you have not registered to audition by March 15. This is an automatic rejection. Your application may also be rejected by the admissions team or the Presidential Admissions Committee after your in-person audition. Applicants who have been rejected may not reapply within the same admissions cycle, but may reapply the following year.Commercial Dance Performance
Commercial Dance is NoCo’s newest major - an incredibly rigorous and physically demanding dance-centered program that allows students to perfect their technical skills while developing as dancers and artists. With classes spanning nearly every genre of dance, plus classes like Aerial Silks and Acting for the Camera, this program is designed for serious dancers with a passion for their artistry who are looking to prepare themselves for a professional career with a dance company, touring production, cruise ship, TV/Film and more!For more detailed information about the program, please visit the Commercial Dance WebpageWe typically accept 16 students per year into the Commercial Dance major.Prescreening
Please note that the Conservatory DOES NOT REQUIRE PRESCREENS. We believe in the power of a live audition for a live art form, and therefore we give every applicant the opportunity to audition in person. That being said, we encourage you to submit prerecorded materials with your application for the Admissions team to have on file. Once we receive your application, the Office of Admissions will reach out to schedule your in-person audition based on the preference chosen on your applications. Auditioning For NoCo
These guidelines may continue to evolve and are subject to change. Any and all updates will be posted on this page as we near audition dates.Audition Materials
All applicants must attend a dance call as part of the audition process. Commercial Dance applicants do not need to prepare any materials ahead of the audition.Audition Scheduling
You must register for and attend one of the scheduled in-person auditions. After submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions on how to register for your in-person auditions (some locations may not require additional registration.) Auditions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who have submitted an application but not scheduled an audition by March 15 will be automatically rejected.Callbacks
Students that the Admissions team would like to see again may receive a callback request. All callbacks will be scheduled directly with the studentDecisions and Enrolling
Scholarship and Financial Aid
NoCo admits without consideration of your financial background or ability to pay. All students are automatically considered for a limited number of merit-based scholarships as part of the admissions process. There is additional information and documentation required for needs-based scholarships and financial assistance. Office of Admission
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