Dance

For entry into the specialisation, all applicants must meet the standard eligibility for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours), in addition to the requirements below.

See standard eligibility requirements for degree

See how to apply for Bachelor of Fine Arts (Degree with Honours)

Please note, the Dance specialisation will not be offering a 2027 intake.

Entry to the Dance major is based on a written proposal, portfolio, and an interview for shortlisted applicants only. Applicants will be required to complete the requirements below. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an online interview as the final component of the application process.

Supplementary Application

Upload your written proposal and portfolio via the supplementary application.

Written Proposal

Applicants should prepare and submit:

• a statement of 700-1000 words outlining the proposed research and a summary of relevant experience.

Portfolio

Applicants should prepare and submit a portfolio of video material that displays the following:

• Selected video examples of your practice as a dancer, choreographer, or performer.

Please edit all segments into a single clip of under 10 minutes in length, and insert titles indicating the title of work, length of performance in minutes, name of choreographer, names of performers and any further information (such as venue or presenter).

For video files that exceed 250MB, you can upload them to a video platform such as YouTube or Vimeo and submit the URL. Please do not password-protect your video/s.

How will I be assessed?

Your written proposal will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:

• scope and viability of the project
• relevance and currency of the topic
• availability of  resources and supervision

Your portfolio will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:

• proficiency in the applicants' chosen dance style
• quality and suitability of dance material in relation to the proposed research project (the material should show, convey, or lead to your research idea)
• range of experience in dance and performance as demonstrated in the supplied video examples.

In the interview, shortlisted applicants will be assessed against the following criteria by the selection panel:

• capacity to communicate research intention
• communication skills in discussing the context of creative work and individual experience
• ability to engage in open discussion on the proposed project and broader dance-related issues

Please note that all applicants will be ranked based on the above criteria, up to the capacity of places within the course.

Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an interview as the final component of the application process. During the interview, panel members will assess your suitability for Honours, and you will be asked to discuss your proposal in further detail. The interview will run for approximately 30 minutes and will be conducted online via Zoom Web Conferencing.

Shortlisted applicants should prepare to discuss:

• Proposed creative/research project; and
• interest, expectations, and motivation for undertaking the course;
• clear commitment to undertaking the research and practice work; and
• ability to support full-time study commitment.

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Should you be required to attend an interview, you will be asked if you have any accessibility requirements during the interview booking stage.