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Brenau University

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Dance

Jazz/Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 Students

Training

Jazz/Musical Theatre concentration (15 credit hours) builds on the BFA Dance core with Musical Theatre Workshop (TH 108), two semesters of Jazz Dance Technique (DA 314, DA 315), two semesters of Tap (DA 119), a Special Topics in Dance course in musical theatre choreography, and Physical Conditioning for Performing Artists (TH 105)

Foundation in classical ballet, jazz, modern, and African Diaspora dance

Small, collaborative department environment with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities on and off campus

Opportunities to choreograph and develop original artistic work

BFA students focus the most studio time on professional dancer and choreographer preparation

Professional Development

Senior digital portfolio, professional website, and reel preparation

Paid internship opportunities with partner arts organizations such as Giordano Dance Chicago, Aurora Theatre, and Resolute Artists Agency

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.38

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$33,872

Before aid

Average net price

$18,924

After aid

Tuition · brenau.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 5d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Foundation in classical ballet, jazz, modern, and African Diaspora dance

Small, collaborative department environment with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities on and off campus

Opportunities to choreograph and develop original artistic work

BFA students focus the most studio time on professional dancer and choreographer preparation

Professional Development

Senior digital portfolio, professional website, and reel preparation

Paid internship opportunities with partner arts organizations such as Giordano Dance Chicago, Aurora Theatre, and Resolute Artists Agency

Program Highlights

Training

Foundation in classical ballet, jazz, modern, and African Diaspora dance

Small, collaborative department environment with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities on and off campus

Opportunities to choreograph and develop original artistic work

BFA students focus the most studio time on professional dancer and choreographer preparation

Professional Development

Senior digital portfolio, professional website, and reel preparation

Paid internship opportunities with partner arts organizations such as Giordano Dance Chicago, Aurora Theatre, and Resolute Artists Agency

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Fall 2027 Brenau Campus Dance Audition

Oct 4, 2026Feb 20, 2027

Fall 2027 Chicago National Association of Dance Masters AuditionNov 6, 2026

Fall 2027 Alabama Dance Festival AuditionJan 22, 2027

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 1Mar 6, 2027

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 2Mar 7, 2027

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 3Mar 8, 2027

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 4Mar 9, 2027

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 5Mar 10, 2027

Dance Auditions · brenau.edu

Program Submission

Dance

Video Audition

Submit the Dance Audition Application with the video

Record horizontally in landscape orientation with appropriate music

Include ballet barre: pliés, tendus from fifth, dégagés, rond de jambes, frappés, adagio, and grand battements

Include ballet center: pirouettes, adagio, and petit allegro

Include a jazz combination of about one minute with turns, jumps, and floor work

Include a modern combination of about one minute with turns, jumps, and floor work

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Submit a headshot

Submit a full-body photo in dance clothing in a dance pose or first arabesque; do not use a performance photo in costume or makeup

Dance Video (Optional)

Original choreography, variations, or solos from the last two years

Resume (Optional)

Letters of Recommendation (Optional)

Essay (Optional)

Dance Auditions · brenau.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Live Audition Class

Improvisational warm-up

Ballet barre and center work

Pointe variation when applicable

Jazz phrase

Modern dance phrase

Preparation

Applicants should have trained at least 10 hours per week for a minimum of three years

Demonstrate placement, coordination and épaulement, weight shifting, adaptability, and musicality

Dance Auditions · brenau.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Complete the Brenau Dance Audition Application as soon as possible and no later than three days before the selected audition

Submit the required headshot and full-body dance photo before the audition

What's The Process

Audition Process

All prospective dance majors audition for admission, placement, and scholarship consideration

In-person auditions are preferred; applicants unable to attend may submit a video audition by emailing danceinfo@brenau.edu

Scholarship candidates complete a brief faculty interview

Audition Expectations

Solid-color leotard with pink or skin-tone tights and footwear appropriate to the form

Bring pointe shoes when applicable

Men should wear a form-fitting logo-free shirt with black tights or leggings

AUDITION LOCATIONS (migrated from legacy structured-date data 2026-09-16; see tasks/lessons.md)

Fall 2027 Brenau Campus Dance Audition — Gainesville, GA

Fall 2027 Chicago National Association of Dance Masters Audition — Chicago, IL

Fall 2027 Alabama Dance Festival Audition — Birmingham, AL

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 1 — Pittsburgh, PA

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 2 — Pittsburgh, PA

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 3 — Pittsburgh, PA

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 4 — Pittsburgh, PA

Fall 2027 National High School Dance Festival - Day 5 — Pittsburgh, PA

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Criteria

Talent-based dance scholarships available

Recipients participate in brief interview with faculty following audition

Scholarship Expectations

Recipients receive contract of expectations including registration for technique and repertoire classes every semester

Participation in faculty and guest choreography and/or Gainesville Ballet Company required

Dance scholarships are part of total aid package announced by Office of Financial Aid

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA

3.38

Admit rate

88%

school-wide

Grad rate

33%

Enrollment

Earnings

$54K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$33,872

Before aid

Average net price

$18,924

After aid

Tuition · brenau.edu College Scorecard

Training

Foundation in classical ballet, jazz, modern, and African Diaspora dance

Small, collaborative department environment with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists

Performance & Productions

Multiple performance opportunities on and off campus

Opportunities to choreograph and develop original artistic work

BFA students focus the most studio time on professional dancer and choreographer preparation

Professional Development

Senior digital portfolio, professional website, and reel preparation

Paid internship opportunities with partner arts organizations such as Giordano Dance Chicago, Aurora Theatre, and Resolute Artists Agency

Updated 5d ago