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BA Dance–Pedagogy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Butler Dance is consistently recognized among the nation's top five classical dance programs

Training

Conservatory-level instruction with detailed artistic mentoring and strong technical development

Performance and choreographic opportunities complement classical ballet-centered training

Combines dance, education, and liberal arts coursework, including Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI 257) and Developmental Theory and Application in Education (ED 241)

Butler Ballet technique training (DA 151/152, DA 251/252) alongside Dancing Beyond Boundaries (DA 266), Improvisation (DA 233), and two-semester Dance History (DA 365-W, DA 266-C)

Professional Development

Graduates are trained to teach dance professionally in private studio settings

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,041

After aid

Tuition Costs · butler.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Butler Dance is consistently recognized among the nation's top five classical dance programs

Training

Conservatory-level instruction with detailed artistic mentoring and strong technical development

Performance and choreographic opportunities complement classical ballet-centered training

Combines dance, education, and liberal arts coursework, including Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI 257) and Developmental Theory and Application in Education (ED 241)

Butler Ballet technique training (DA 151/152, DA 251/252) alongside Dancing Beyond Boundaries (DA 266), Improvisation (DA 233), and two-semester Dance History (DA 365-W, DA 266-C)

Professional Development

Graduates are trained to teach dance professionally in private studio settings

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Butler Dance is consistently recognized among the nation's top five classical dance programs

Training

Conservatory-level instruction with detailed artistic mentoring and strong technical development

Performance and choreographic opportunities complement classical ballet-centered training

Combines dance, education, and liberal arts coursework, including Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI 257) and Developmental Theory and Application in Education (ED 241)

Butler Ballet technique training (DA 151/152, DA 251/252) alongside Dancing Beyond Boundaries (DA 266), Improvisation (DA 233), and two-semester Dance History (DA 365-W, DA 266-C)

Professional Development

Graduates are trained to teach dance professionally in private studio settings

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Opens

Aug 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Applying As A First Year Student · butler.edu

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Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Auditions

In-Person Audition

Oct 23 & 30, 2026Nov 6 & 13, 2026Jan 15, 22 & 29, 2027Feb 5 & 12, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition — Early Action DeadlineNov 1, 2026

Video Audition — Regular Decision DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Dance · butler.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Requirements

90-minute Audition Class

In-person: ballet-focused technique class alongside current students

Video option: submit video showing all exercises from audition class recording

Must show both left and right sides for each exercise

Use provided music accompaniment

Wear flat ballet shoes (not en pointe)

Attire

Women: black leotard, pink or skin-tone tights

Men: black tights with black or white shirt

Hair secured away from face

Additional Materials

Dance Photo (Required)

Submit a full-length dance photo via the Dance supplement; women wear a black leotard with pink or skin-tone tights and pose in first-position arabesque en pointe; men wear a white fitted shirt with black tights and pose in attitude derriere releve

Dance · butler.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Process

Common App required — select Dance as primary major

Complete JCA Dance Supplement via student status page after Common App submission

Submit full-length dance photo with supplement

Two separate admission decisions: academic and JCA program

Early Action

In-person auditions do not need to be completed before November 1 for Early Action consideration

What's The Process

Audition Format

In-person full-day event or video audition available

In-person limited to 25 participants per session

Includes technique class alongside current students, facility tour, and campus activities

Video Audition

Receive link to audition class video after applying

Submit video showing all exercises, both left and right sides

Use provided music accompaniment

Contact

JCA Admissions: jcaadmissions@butler.edu | 317-940-9656

Scholarship Info

Jca Awards

Dance faculty recommends merit awards based on audition performance

Review considers technique, approach to materials, aptitude, and potential

Apply and audition early for best opportunity

Academic scholarships also available for high school academic excellence

School Info

Snapshot

3.86

Avg GPA (W)

85%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

4.3K

Enrollment

$77K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,850

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$75,080

Before aid

Average Net Price

$36,041

After aid

Tuition Costs · butler.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Butler Dance is consistently recognized among the nation's top five classical dance programs

Training

Conservatory-level instruction with detailed artistic mentoring and strong technical development

Performance and choreographic opportunities complement classical ballet-centered training

Combines dance, education, and liberal arts coursework, including Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI 257) and Developmental Theory and Application in Education (ED 241)

Butler Ballet technique training (DA 151/152, DA 251/252) alongside Dancing Beyond Boundaries (DA 266), Improvisation (DA 233), and two-semester Dance History (DA 365-W, DA 266-C)

Professional Development

Graduates are trained to teach dance professionally in private studio settings

Updated Aug 22, 6:01 PM