Brigham Young University - Idaho
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Diverse dance styles: modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, world, social, and ballroom dance
•Courses in movement technique, composition, improvisation, and body conditioning
•Strong foundation for dance education careers
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
•Collegiate Dancers performance group
•Dance Alliance and Dance Society student organizations
•Dance Showcase performances
•Teaching opportunities and internships
•Performance tour bookings
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Fall SemesterSep 1, 2026
Winter SemesterDec 15, 2026
Spring SemesterApr 1, 2027
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
Dance
TWO VIDEO SUBMISSIONS VIA YOUTUBE LINKS
•PERFORMANCE VIDEO: 90-second clip showcasing artistry, stage presence, and execution in a performance setting
•TECHNIQUE VIDEO: 90-second demonstration of foundational skills in preferred dance genre (ballroom, tap, clog, contemporary, jazz, ballet)
Additional Materials
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
•Complete the Dance Talent Award Scholarship Application (fillable PDF)
•Return by email to dance_dept@byui.edu
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Apply directly through the BYU-Idaho application
•No separate program application required
SCHOLARSHIP
•Must be admitted as a dance major for scholarship eligibility
•Scholarship application due second Friday of February
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for program admission
•Students are admitted through the university application
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
•Dance Talent Award requires two YouTube video submissions
•Application due on the second Friday of February for the following academic year
•Contact: Wendy Bone at bonew@byui.edu
Scholarship Info
DANCE TALENT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
•Talent-based scholarship for new incoming and transfer students
•Award levels: full tuition, half tuition, and quarter tuition
•Awards applied to Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters
•Award amounts based on LDS member tuition rates
•Stackable with Merit, Academic, and BYU-Idaho need-based scholarships up to full LDS tuition
•No FAFSA required
ELIGIBILITY
•Must be admitted as a dance major
•Less than 140 cumulative earned credits at time of evaluation
•Awards canceled for students enrolled in less than 6 credits
Program info updated 29m ago
TRAINING
•Diverse dance styles: modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, tap, clogging, world, social, and ballroom dance
•Courses in movement technique, composition, improvisation, and body conditioning
•Strong foundation for dance education careers
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
•Collegiate Dancers performance group
•Dance Alliance and Dance Society student organizations
•Dance Showcase performances
•Teaching opportunities and internships
•Performance tour bookings
Updated 29m ago
Academic School Information
3.90
Avg GPA (W)
96%
Admit Rate
55%
Grad Rate
44,397
Enrollment
$53,406
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$4,800
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,221
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$4,378
Family Income $30k - $48k$4,579
Family Income $48k - $75k$5,854
Family Income $75k - $110k$8,986
Family Income $110k+$13,764
