Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualSelectiveUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
Selective
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named one of the Best College Dance Programs in the United States six years in a row
•All dance majors begin in BA program, can apply to BFA in sophomore year
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Performance-focused program with opportunities to perform starting first year
•Comprehensive training in modern, jazz, and ballet technique
•Produces 80–90 pieces of student choreography per semester
FACILITIES & GUEST ARTISTS
•State-of-the-art Sandi Simon Center for Dance with five studios
•Access to Musco Center for the Arts (88,000 sq ft performance space)
•Guest artists from Alvin Ailey, Batsheva Dance Company, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cirque du Soleil
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates performing on Taylor Swift world tour
•Alumni selected for Jacob’s Pillow choreography fellowships
•Pipeline to Backhausdance company as apprentices and company members
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA allows flexibility for double majoring
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$70Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Nov 1, 2025
Prescreen Requirements
Dance
TWO MINUTE DANCE SOLO
•Demonstrate wide range of dance technique and artistry
•May be self-choreographed or choreographed by someone else (credit choreographer)
•If skilled in multiple forms (jazz, modern, ballet, tap), may present two separate shorter pieces
MOVEMENT CRITERIA
•Must include transitioning to/from floor, jumping, balancing, travelling, and moments of full body expansion
RECORDING
•No zooming, close ups, or editing within the video
Additional Materials
GOAL STATEMENT (500 words maximum)
•Why are you pursuing this well-rounded training? Note who we are (and are not) and describe how you are a great fit for this environment and how this department helps support your unique dreams
DANCE RESUME
•Include training, teachers, performance and technical experience
•Include names of dance directors and choreographers worked with, media work, awards, and summer scholarships
PHOTOGRAPH
•Upload a photo of yourself so we can identify you (professional HEADSHOT not required)
INTRODUCTION VIDEO
•In 60 seconds or less, state your name, where you are from, and outline your performing experience
•Explain why you want to attend Chapman
•Use a medium shot (from chest up)
Good to Know
CREATIVE SUPPLEMENT
•Submit Common Application first (priority deadline November 1)
•Upload Creative Supplement materials to Application Status Page within 48 hours
IMPORTANT
•All potential dance majors must first apply to the BA in Dance program
•Once enrolled, students may apply to BFA in Dance Performance in spring of sophomore year
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Submit dance solo video and introduction video via Creative Supplement
•Faculty review to determine eligibility for live audition and talent scholarship
LIVE AUDITION
•Select applicants invited to live audition session after prescreen review
•Live auditions offered both in-person and virtually
•Includes meeting faculty and current students plus Q&A session
Scholarship Info
•Department of Dance Talent Scholarship available to all BA and BFA students
•No separate application required - automatically considered when applying to dance program
•Funding determined during review of Creative Supplement, prescreen, and live audition
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:17 AM
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named one of the Best College Dance Programs in the United States six years in a row
•All dance majors begin in BA program, can apply to BFA in sophomore year
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Performance-focused program with opportunities to perform starting first year
•Comprehensive training in modern, jazz, and ballet technique
•Produces 80–90 pieces of student choreography per semester
FACILITIES & GUEST ARTISTS
•State-of-the-art Sandi Simon Center for Dance with five studios
•Access to Musco Center for the Arts (88,000 sq ft performance space)
•Guest artists from Alvin Ailey, Batsheva Dance Company, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Cirque du Soleil
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Graduates performing on Taylor Swift world tour
•Alumni selected for Jacob’s Pillow choreography fellowships
•Pipeline to Backhausdance company as apprentices and company members
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•BA allows flexibility for double majoring
Updated Mar 27, 2:17 AM
Academic School Information
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
65%
Admit Rate
81%
Grad Rate
7,478
Enrollment
$70,070
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$64,984
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$46,555
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$33,559
Family Income $30k - $48k$33,978
Family Income $48k - $75k$33,709
Family Income $75k - $110k$40,011
Family Income $110k+$55,066
