Denison University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Denison Dance Company provides year-round performance opportunities working with professional choreographers
•Movement practices centered on Contemporary Dance and African/African-Diasporan forms with global perspectives
•Cutting-edge and experimental dance practices integrated with embodied scholarly inquiry
FACILITIES
•Thorsen Dance Studio with natural light, Harlequin sprung-floor system, and radiant floor heating
•Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts with state-of-the-art stages and rehearsal spaces
•Thorsen Studio serves as both primary teaching space and flexible performance venue
CURRICULUM
•36 credit hours integrating movement practices, cultural/scientific studies, choreography, production, and dance film
•Four areas of inquiry: Critical Historical Studies, Compositional Studies, Human Movement Investigations, Movement Analysis
•Senior Research project across two semesters (DANC 451 & 452)
•Liberal arts approach blending artistic practice with arts leadership skills
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Recent graduates work as Disney performers, software engineers, teachers, writers, and pursue graduate degrees
•Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and Denison Edge professional development program
STUDENT LIFE
•Internship connections include Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Mark Morris Dance Group, American Dance Festival, and Battery Dance
•Study abroad opportunities to experience dance across cultures
•Summer Scholars program for independent research with stipend and housing
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atCoalition App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early Decision INov 15, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Program AppApplication
Deadlines
Early Decision 2Jan 15, 2001
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2001
Early Decision 1Nov 15, 2001
Submission Requirements
ARTS SUPPLEMENT (optional, for scholarship consideration)
•Submit via Denison applicant portal (connect.denison.edu) after filing university application
ESSAY (required for supplement)
•Short essay describing how, when, and where you have danced
•250 words maximum
VIDEO (required for supplement)
•Short video portraying your craft
•Can be from a class, social gathering, or informal/formal performance
•May be composites of several examples
•5-10 minutes total length
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply via Common App (no supplemental essay required)
•No application fee
•After submitting, access the Denison applicant portal (connect.denison.edu) via email link
•Optional arts supplement submitted through the applicant portal
•Interview recommended but not required
ARTS SUPPLEMENT DEADLINES
•Early Decision 1: November 15
•Early Decision 2: January 15
•Regular Decision: January 15
•Transfer (January start): November 15
•Transfer (August start): April 15
ELIGIBILITY
•No major or minor in dance required to receive arts scholarship
•Scholarship automatically renewable each year even if you change your major
•Test-optional since 2008 — scores not required
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•No audition or interview required for acceptance to the major
•Open admission to all accepted Denison students
CONTACT
•Mark Evans Bryan, Chair of Dance: bryanm@denison.edu, 740-587-6260
•Ojeya Cruz Banks, Associate Chair of Dance
•Kristine Mathews, Program Coordinator: mathewskl@denison.edu, 740-587-6712
Scholarship Info
MERIT-BASED ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
•$5,000 to $15,000, renewable for all four years
•Recipients are encouraged but not required to major or minor in the arts
•All arts supplement submitters are automatically considered
•Submit by application deadline (Nov 15 for ED1, Jan 15 for ED2/RD)
•May submit supplements in multiple disciplines, but only one scholarship awarded
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•Denison Dance Company provides year-round performance opportunities working with professional choreographers
•Movement practices centered on Contemporary Dance and African/African-Diasporan forms with global perspectives
•Cutting-edge and experimental dance practices integrated with embodied scholarly inquiry
FACILITIES
•Thorsen Dance Studio with natural light, Harlequin sprung-floor system, and radiant floor heating
•Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts with state-of-the-art stages and rehearsal spaces
•Thorsen Studio serves as both primary teaching space and flexible performance venue
CURRICULUM
•36 credit hours integrating movement practices, cultural/scientific studies, choreography, production, and dance film
•Four areas of inquiry: Critical Historical Studies, Compositional Studies, Human Movement Investigations, Movement Analysis
•Senior Research project across two semesters (DANC 451 & 452)
•Liberal arts approach blending artistic practice with arts leadership skills
CAREER OUTCOMES
•Recent graduates work as Disney performers, software engineers, teachers, writers, and pursue graduate degrees
•Knowlton Center for Career Exploration and Denison Edge professional development program
STUDENT LIFE
•Internship connections include Chicago Human Rhythm Project, Mark Morris Dance Group, American Dance Festival, and Battery Dance
•Study abroad opportunities to experience dance across cultures
•Summer Scholars program for independent research with stipend and housing
Updated 4d ago
Academic School Information
3.77
Avg GPA (W)
17%
Admit Rate
79%
Grad Rate
2,380
Enrollment
$67,753
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$67,000
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$40,007
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$16,656
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,086
Family Income $48k - $75k$17,827
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,839
Family Income $110k+$48,472
