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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Performance-intensive program with diverse dance styles
•Ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and tap dance curriculum
•Kinesiology courses for care and prevention of exercise injuries
•120 credit hours with strong liberal arts foundation
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Fall and Spring Mainstage Dance Concerts
•Student Showcase, Christmas First Night, President's Gala
•Student-choreographed senior projects
•Two musicals per year
ACCREDITATION
•NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)
•Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts
Key Info
Audition Requirements
Dance
AUDITION COMPONENTS
•60-minute advanced ballet class to showcase training and technique
•Solo performance, 1-2 minutes, in your best or contrasting style to ballet
SOLO STYLES
•Modern, contemporary, pointe, worship dance, jazz, musical theatre, tap, or hip-hop
•Bring a downloaded audio track (cellphone preferred) — Bluetooth sound system provided
ATTIRE — BALLET CLASS
•Pink tights, black leotard, pink ballet shoes
•Black ballet skirt is optional
•Hair pulled back in a bun
ATTIRE — SOLO
•Dancers will have an opportunity to change clothes before interview and solo
Ballet
BALLET CLASS (required)
•60-minute advanced ballet class
•Showcases progress of training and technique
•Pink tights, black leotard, pink ballet shoes required
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (required)
•One printed letter from a theatre or dance director familiar with your work
RESUME (required)
•Printed theatrical resume listing theatre or dance experience
HEADSHOT (required)
•Printed current 8x10 headshot
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal
•Register for audition dates separately
DEADLINES
•Rolling admissions
•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration
•Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester
DEGREE INFO
•Dance minor available if your major is in a different area of study
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person audition on campus
•Three-part audition: ballet class, interview, solo
AUDITION DAY
•Begin with 60-minute advanced ballet class
•Brief interview with Director of Dance and Dance Faculty
•Perform a 1-2 minute solo in your best style
CONTACT
•scschoolofthearts@andersonuniversity.edu
Scholarship Info
SCSA SCHOLARSHIP
•Compete for a South Carolina School of the Arts scholarship up to $5,000
•Scholarship consideration included in audition process
•Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.30
Avg GPA (W)
53%
Admit Rate
66%
Grad Rate
3,080
Enrollment
$42,101
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,580
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$28,183
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$17,528
Family Income $30k - $48k$17,693
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,002
Family Income $75k - $110k$25,171
Family Income $110k+$35,665
