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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

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

Lauren Imhoff, Director of Dance, toured with the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz

Performance & Productions

Fall and Spring Mainstage Dance Concerts

Student Showcase, Christmas First Night, President's Gala

Student-choreographed senior projects

Two musicals per year

Professional Development

Alumni working as performers, educators, choreographers, and at theme parks including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

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

Lauren Imhoff, Director of Dance, toured with the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz

Performance & Productions

Fall and Spring Mainstage Dance Concerts

Student Showcase, Christmas First Night, President's Gala

Student-choreographed senior projects

Two musicals per year

Professional Development

Alumni working as performers, educators, choreographers, and at theme parks including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

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

Lauren Imhoff, Director of Dance, toured with the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz

Performance & Productions

Fall and Spring Mainstage Dance Concerts

Student Showcase, Christmas First Night, President's Gala

Student-choreographed senior projects

Two musicals per year

Professional Development

Alumni working as performers, educators, choreographers, and at theme parks including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App School Website

Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

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

Additional Materials

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

Two letters of recommendation

Resume (Required)

Resume listing dance experience

Headshot (Required)

Current 8x10 headshot

Theatre And Dance Audition Requirements · andersonuniversity.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

Rolling admissions

Apply by December 1 for best scholarship consideration

Apply no later than July 1 to begin in fall semester

Admission Pathway

Dance minor available if your major is in a different area of study

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

In-person audition on campus

Three-part audition: ballet class, interview, solo

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

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.30

Admit rate

55%

school-wide

Grad rate

66%

Enrollment

3.2K

Earnings

$42K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$37,790

Before aid

Average net price

$23,544

After aid

Tuition And Fees · andersonuniversity.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NAST accredited (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

Part of the South Carolina School of the Arts

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

Lauren Imhoff, Director of Dance, toured with the National Tour of The Wizard of Oz

Performance & Productions

Fall and Spring Mainstage Dance Concerts

Student Showcase, Christmas First Night, President's Gala

Student-choreographed senior projects

Two musicals per year

Professional Development

Alumni working as performers, educators, choreographers, and at theme parks including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Universal Studios, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Updated 1d ago