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BA Dance

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BA Theatre Arts

Performance: Acting Option

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BA Theatre Arts

Technical Theatre: Scenery/Costume/Lighting Design Option

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BS Dance Science

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Training

•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

School Info

Snapshot

3.67

Avg GPA (W)

46%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

35.9K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,748

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,994

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,462

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,440

After aid

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Program Highlights

Training

•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

Program Highlights

Training

•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

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Deadline

Spring 2027 transfer Cal State Apply deadlineAug 31, 2026

Fall 2027 Cal State Apply deadlineDec 1, 2026

Auditions

Spring 2027 transfer video audition dueOct 9, 2026

Spring 2027 transfer on-campus auditionOct 16, 2026

Fall 2027 first-time/first-year auditionsFeb 26, 2027

Fall 2027 transfer auditionFeb 27, 2027

Audition Requirements

Dance

Audition Class

•First-time/first-year applicants take a faculty-led audition class with phrase work in modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, and street/club dance

•Applicants choose two of the listed dance styles

Transfer Solo

•Transfer applicants present a 2-3 minute solo choreographed by the applicant in a dance style of their choice

•Bring music on a mobile device for in-person transfer auditions

Video Option

•Video auditions are available by email request after submitting the Cal State Apply application

Additional Materials

Questionnaire (Required)

•Complete the Department of Dance Audition Application after submitting Cal State Apply

•The form details dance experience and interest in the program

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Cal State Apply and indicate Dance as the preferred major

•After submitting the university application, email dance@csulb.edu to request the Department of Dance Audition Application

•Fall 2027 first-year and transfer application period is October 1 to December 1, 2026

•Spring 2027 transfer application period is July 1 to August 31, 2026

Enrollment

•All undergraduate dance majors enter in the BA in Dance program

•Students may apply to switch to BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after completing prerequisites

Important Notes

•Students may audition a maximum of two times for entrance into the dance major or minor

•Refer to the Department of Dance and CSULB Catalog for current degree requirements

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Prospective dance majors for all degree paths participate in the CSULB Dance admissions audition after applying through Cal State Apply

•The admissions audition includes a completed Department of Dance Audition Application and an audition

•In-person auditions are encouraged; video auditions are available by email request after submitting the university application

Audition Expectations

•First-time/first-year applicants take a faculty-led audition class with phrase work in modern/contemporary, ballet, jazz, and street/club dance

•First-time/first-year applicants choose two of the listed dance styles

•Transfer applicants take the audition class and present a 2-3 minute self-choreographed solo

•Spring transfer audition solo work is followed by a faculty interview

Scholarship Info

Cota Scholarships

•Complete the BeachScholarships application to be considered for College of the Arts and university-wide scholarships

•FAFSA or CADAA required for most need-based scholarships

Department Scholarships

•The Department of Dance does not offer scholarships to incoming undergraduate students

•Continuing students may audition for department scholarships each spring; awards are based on need and merit and applied to the following academic year

School Info

Snapshot

3.67

Avg GPA (W)

46%

Admit Rate

school-wide

69%

Grad Rate

35.9K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,748

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,994

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,462

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,440

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Balanced course of study preparing students for performance, education, arts administration, health and fitness, and graduate study in dance

•Competency built across modern dance, ballet, jazz, and street/hip hop

•Coursework spans historical, socio-cultural, and scientific dimensions of dance

•Skills development in production and technological aspects of dance

•Flexible degree shape supports individual interests and career paths

Performance & Productions

•Performance opportunities at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

•Annual Contemporary Dance Concert and faculty plus guest artist concerts

•Hosted the 2026 ACDA Baja Conference (February 4-7, 2026), the American College Dance Association regional event for Southern California institutions

Professional Development

•Pathway into BS Dance Science or BFA Dance after foundational coursework

•Prepares students for graduate study in dance and related fields

Updated 4d ago