Appalachian State University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Integrative, cross-disciplinary approach to dance training
•Open to all students from beginning to experienced dancers — no audition required
•45 credit hours covering modern, ballet, jazz, pilates, yoga, and more
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Appalachian Dance Ensemble concerts each fall and spring via open auditions
•Dance majors and minors given first priority in casting
•Open to all interested students from any degree program
DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION
•NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)
•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty
•Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for positions
CAREER OUTCOMES
•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study
•Develop as dancers, choreographers, writers, and theorists
•16 departmental scholarships available after first year
University AppApplication
Deadline
PriorityNov 15, 2025
Rolling
ENROLLMENT
•Apply to App State via Common App or school website — no separate program application
•Dance classes open to all students — no audition necessary
PLACEMENT
•Students with previous training should contact faculty about upper-level class placement
-Ballet: Regina James (jamesrg@appstate.edu)
-Jazz: Susan Lutz (lutzsw@appstate.edu)
-Modern: Emily Daughtridge (daughtridgee@appstate.edu)
•Visit a Master Class and Placement event for in-person assessment
ADMISSION
•No audition required — open to all students from beginning to experienced dancers
•Faculty honor each dancer's entry point and meet students where they are
•Contact faculty to discuss placement options for technique classes
CONTACT
•Laurie Atkins: atkinsle@appstate.edu
•Emily Daughtridge: daughtridgee@appstate.edu
•Kevin Warner: warnerks@appstate.edu
•Transfer students: contact Laurie Atkins for preliminary degree audit
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•16 departmental scholarships available after first year of study
•Apply via the Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP)
•Application window: January 3 - February 15
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
•First-year students should apply for admission by November 15
•Submit supplemental materials by November 30 for university-wide scholarship consideration
Program info updated 14h ago
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Integrative, cross-disciplinary approach to dance training
•Open to all students from beginning to experienced dancers — no audition required
•45 credit hours covering modern, ballet, jazz, pilates, yoga, and more
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Appalachian Dance Ensemble concerts each fall and spring via open auditions
•Dance majors and minors given first priority in casting
•Open to all interested students from any degree program
DEPARTMENT RECOGNITION
•NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)
•8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty
•Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for positions
CAREER OUTCOMES
•91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study
•Develop as dancers, choreographers, writers, and theorists
•16 departmental scholarships available after first year
Updated 14h ago
Academic School Information
3.84
Avg GPA (W)
90%
Admit Rate
74%
Grad Rate
19,444
Enrollment
$51,836
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$7,579
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,212
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,836
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,325
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,600
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,204
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,840
Family Income $110k+$22,382
