Drexel University
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Faculty-guided custom career design in performance and choreography
•Multi-genre technique: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, West African
•Emphasis on collaborative and interdisciplinary work
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Co-op working with professional choreographers
•Experience in performance, administration, production, event planning, and grant writing
•Performances at Mandell Theater and URBN Center Black Box Theater
STUDENT LIFE
•Philadelphia location with proximity to professional dance scene
•Drexel Summer Dance Program
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atCoalition App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 15, 2026
Early ActionNov 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2027
Fee
$65Waiver
Waived for veterans/dependents, Drexel employee children, and PA residents
Program AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early Decision Audition MaterialsNov 1, 2025
Regular Decision Audition MaterialsJan 15, 2026
Auditions
Live Audition (On-Campus)Oct 26, 2025
Live Audition (On-Campus)Jan 10, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
90-SECOND SOLO IN ANY DANCE FORM
•Perform a solo showcasing who you are as a dancer
•May use music, text, soundtrack, or silence
TECHNIQUE COMPONENT
•Video format: Select and perform any 2 of 5 genre phrases (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, West African) from provided instructional videos
•Live format: Technique class featuring 3 of the 5 genres
Good to Know
UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
•Required via Common App or Coalition App
•Fall enrollment only
AUDITION PORTAL
•Submit audition materials through Discover Drexel portal
•Transfer applicants may submit on a rolling basis
What's The Process
FORMAT OPTIONS
•Students may audition via video submission or live audition
•No impact on acceptance whether audition is live or video
VIDEO SUBMISSION
•Submit through Discover Drexel portal after university application
•Accepted starting August 1
•Part 1: Recorded interview responding to 5 prompts about your dance journey and goals
•Part 2: Two genre phrase videos selected from instructional links
•Part 3: 90-second prepared solo
•Smartphone recordings are acceptable — no professional editing needed
LIVE AUDITION
•Register online for a live audition date
•Duration: 10:00am – 2:00pm
•Technique class in 3 genres + 90-second prepared solo
CONTACT
•Jennifer Morley: jsm76@drexel.edu (video submission questions)
Scholarship Info
DANCE IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
•Available to students auditioning for the Dance major
•Essay-based application
•Applications open December 19 for following academic year
PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Available to all Drexel students regardless of major
•Separate audition required (video or in-person)
-Video: Two ~2-minute solos in different genres
-In-person: Two solo pieces in different genres, max 2 minutes each
-One solo should be in ballet, modern, contemporary, or jazz
•Must participate in ensemble technique classes 2x/week and perform in concerts
•Contact: Britt Fishel, bwf34@drexel.edu
Program info updated 5 days ago
Academic School Information
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
78%
Grad Rate
13,509
Enrollment
$84,648
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$60,663
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$38,428
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$27,737
Family Income $30k - $48k$29,749
Family Income $48k - $75k$35,842
Family Income $75k - $110k$39,204
Family Income $110k+$47,490
