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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

55%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,544

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,970

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,188

$30-48k$18,724

$48-75k$19,647

$75-110k$24,926

$110k+$27,080

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Program info updated May 31, 10:34 PM

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

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Fee

$40

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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

Requirements

•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

Requirements

•Attire — Ballet Class

•Pink tights, black leotard, pink ballet shoes

•Black ballet skirt is optional

•Hair pulled back in a bun

Requirements

•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

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

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Application Logistics

•Apply to Anderson University via Common App or school portal

•Register for audition dates separately

•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

Academic info

Snapshot

3.30

Avg GPA (W)

55%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

3.2K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,544

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$34,970

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,188

$30-48k$18,724

$48-75k$19,647

$75-110k$24,926

$110k+$27,080

View full data on 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 May 31, 10:34 PM

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