Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewIn-Person or Virtual25-40 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
Scholarship Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Customizable degree integrating dance with other areas of interest within liberal arts environment
•Undergraduate-only program with 50-52 credit hours within the major
•BA requires four semesters of foreign language, BS does not
•Accredited by NAST and NASD
TRAINING
•Focus on dance pedagogy with pedagogy and advanced pedagogy courses
•Technique courses include West African, hip-hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, ballet, and modern
•Values all movement techniques equally with various levels offered
•Opportunities in choreography, dance history and research, body conditioning and anatomy
CAREER PREP & OUTCOMES
•Proactive career preparation with portfolio development
•Personalized senior capstone combining passion for dance with career preparation
•Teaching assistant positions available for dance courses
•Past students have paired degree with business (studio ownership) and psychology (dance therapy)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Billy Blanken — Principal with Amy Marshall Dance Company; principal guest artist with Brooklyn Ballet
•Cristina Gustaitis — NYC professional dancer with Treeline Dance Works and MachineHistrionica Dance
•Jen Donohoo — Jeff Award-winning performer; guest faculty at Joffrey and Lou Conte Dance Studio
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Scholarship PriorityDec 1, 2025
Fall PriorityMar 1, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$60
Program AppApplication
Auditions
CNADM ChicagoNov 7, 2025
On-CampusNov 8, 2025
Chicago UnifiedsFeb 3, 2026
On-CampusFeb 7, 2026
Audition Requirements
Optional audition for scholarship consideration — not required for program admission.
•Students must be academically admitted to Ball State in order to receive an offer in the area of study
What's The Process
•BA/BS dance major does not require an audition for admittance
•Audition highly recommended for placement in dance classes and scholarship consideration
•Must be academically admitted to Ball State first
Scholarship Info
INCOMING FIRST-YEAR AWARDS
•University CFA Awards: $4,000/year in-state, $2,000/year out-of-state
•Fine Arts Scholarships: $1,000/year for 4 years based on academic achievement
•Talent Scholarships: $500-$1,000 one-year stipends (reapply each year)
HOW TO APPLY
•Audition highly recommended for scholarship consideration
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:16 AM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Customizable degree integrating dance with other areas of interest within liberal arts environment
•Undergraduate-only program with 50-52 credit hours within the major
•BA requires four semesters of foreign language, BS does not
•Accredited by NAST and NASD
TRAINING
•Focus on dance pedagogy with pedagogy and advanced pedagogy courses
•Technique courses include West African, hip-hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, ballet, and modern
•Values all movement techniques equally with various levels offered
•Opportunities in choreography, dance history and research, body conditioning and anatomy
CAREER PREP & OUTCOMES
•Proactive career preparation with portfolio development
•Personalized senior capstone combining passion for dance with career preparation
•Teaching assistant positions available for dance courses
•Past students have paired degree with business (studio ownership) and psychology (dance therapy)
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Billy Blanken — Principal with Amy Marshall Dance Company; principal guest artist with Brooklyn Ballet
•Cristina Gustaitis — NYC professional dancer with Treeline Dance Works and MachineHistrionica Dance
•Jen Donohoo — Jeff Award-winning performer; guest faculty at Joffrey and Lou Conte Dance Studio
Updated Mar 27, 2:16 AM
Academic School Information
3.56
Avg GPA
86%
Admit Rate
63%
Grad Rate
13,988
Enrollment
$51,833
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$11,082
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,630
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,940
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$7,834
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,848
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,333
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,567
Family Income $110k+$23,479
