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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

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Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Dance Performance and Choreography

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography — intensive study in technical, creative, theoretical, historical, and analytical areas of dance

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

•The curriculum integrates technique, choreography, somatic practice, dance science, and production work for students pursuing professional performance, choreography, or graduate study

Training

•21st century dance training: technical training, creative exploration, choreographic skills, body-mind centering

•Advanced levels of ballet, contemporary modern, and West African required

•Studio electives: jazz, tap, world dance, musical theatre dance

•Somatic movement: structural yoga for dancers, classical Pilates, experiential anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Three main-stage dance productions per year: Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert

•Additional: Red Circle Showcase, senior thesis projects, Black History Month Concert

•Choreography showings and American College Dance Association Conference presentations

Professional Development

•Students attend major conferences: NCDEO, American College Dance Association

•Internship placements: American Dance Festival, Jacobs Pillow, Bill T. Jones, Mark Morris, Parsons Dance, Boston Ballet, LA Dance Project, Diavolo, Debbie Allen Dance Academy

•Dance Science BS also available combining Exercise Science with Dance curricula

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

6.5K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,368

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$73,403

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,555

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography — intensive study in technical, creative, theoretical, historical, and analytical areas of dance

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

•The curriculum integrates technique, choreography, somatic practice, dance science, and production work for students pursuing professional performance, choreography, or graduate study

Training

•21st century dance training: technical training, creative exploration, choreographic skills, body-mind centering

•Advanced levels of ballet, contemporary modern, and West African required

•Studio electives: jazz, tap, world dance, musical theatre dance

•Somatic movement: structural yoga for dancers, classical Pilates, experiential anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Three main-stage dance productions per year: Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert

•Additional: Red Circle Showcase, senior thesis projects, Black History Month Concert

•Choreography showings and American College Dance Association Conference presentations

Professional Development

•Students attend major conferences: NCDEO, American College Dance Association

•Internship placements: American Dance Festival, Jacobs Pillow, Bill T. Jones, Mark Morris, Parsons Dance, Boston Ballet, LA Dance Project, Diavolo, Debbie Allen Dance Academy

•Dance Science BS also available combining Exercise Science with Dance curricula

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography — intensive study in technical, creative, theoretical, historical, and analytical areas of dance

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

•The curriculum integrates technique, choreography, somatic practice, dance science, and production work for students pursuing professional performance, choreography, or graduate study

Training

•21st century dance training: technical training, creative exploration, choreographic skills, body-mind centering

•Advanced levels of ballet, contemporary modern, and West African required

•Studio electives: jazz, tap, world dance, musical theatre dance

•Somatic movement: structural yoga for dancers, classical Pilates, experiential anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Three main-stage dance productions per year: Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert

•Additional: Red Circle Showcase, senior thesis projects, Black History Month Concert

•Choreography showings and American College Dance Association Conference presentations

Professional Development

•Students attend major conferences: NCDEO, American College Dance Association

•Internship placements: American Dance Festival, Jacobs Pillow, Bill T. Jones, Mark Morris, Parsons Dance, Boston Ballet, LA Dance Project, Diavolo, Debbie Allen Dance Academy

•Dance Science BS also available combining Exercise Science with Dance curricula

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$60

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionJan 10, 2027

Early Decision IIJan 15, 2027

Dates And Deadlines · elon.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The prescreen may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

$80

Deadline

Fall audition/interview prescreenSep 15, 2026

Dancewave New York prescreenOct 5, 2026

Winter/spring audition/interview prescreenDec 7, 2026

International Student Application DeadlineFeb 22, 2027

Auditions

Dancewave Through College & Beyond auditionOct 11, 2026

On-campus audition/interview

Oct 23, 2026Nov 13, 2026Jan 15 & 29, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Prescreen Requirements

Dance

Requirements

•Two solo videos, 1-4 minutes each

•Must be two different styles

•Acceptable styles: contemporary/modern, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop, African dance, or other styles with origins in the African diaspora

•Solos may be self-choreographed

•No group dance videos

•Videos may be recorded over the last year if they accurately represent the dancer

Filming

•Hold phone horizontally (landscape orientation)

•Record in a spacious area with sufficient lighting

•Filming may take place in a dance studio or alternative area such as a competition or intensive

•Include your name and the choreographer's name in the file title, video screen, or description

•Safety is a priority when choosing a filming location

Additional Materials

Resume (Required, One Page)

•Include name, phone, email, dance training, performance experience, choreography experience (if applicable), and anything else you feel is important to note

Headshot (Required)

•One recent headshot

•Recent full-body dance photograph

Application portal · AcceptdVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Live Callback Audition

•Group class including dance technique and improvisation

•Opportunity to observe Elon dance classes on audition day

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit prescreen materials through Acceptd; $80 audition application fee

•Applicants may submit only one application per academic program during a given audition cycle

•Applicants who are not admitted may reapply in a future audition cycle, up to a lifetime maximum of two applications to the same academic program

•No refunds of audition or admissions application fees

Eligibility

•Acceptance to the BFA Dance Performance and Choreography program also requires separate admission to Elon University

•Department audition process and university admission may be completed in either order, so long as all relevant deadlines are met

•Elon general admission deadline listed on Acceptd: January 10, 2027

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd

•Current Acceptd listing gives fall prescreen deadline as September 15, Dancewave prescreen deadline as October 5, and winter/spring prescreen deadline as December 7

•International Student Application Deadline: February 22, 2027

•Fall audition invitations released by September 25

•Dancewave invitations released by October 8

•Winter/spring audition invitations released by December 18

•Dance audition/interview dates listed: October 11 Dancewave Through College & Beyond in-person audition; October 23 and November 13 on campus; January 15 and January 29 on campus

•There are no virtual audition dates

Audition Expectations

•Group class including dance technique and improvisation

•Individual interview with dance faculty

•Opportunity to observe Elon dance classes and attend an information session

•Detailed schedule and class attire information emailed to invited candidates

•Once an interview date has been scheduled, it cannot be changed

Contact

•Kimberly Rippy: krippy@elon.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.85

Avg GPA (W)

66%

Admit Rate

school-wide

84%

Grad Rate

6.5K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$51,368

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$73,403

Before aid

Average Net Price

$41,555

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography — intensive study in technical, creative, theoretical, historical, and analytical areas of dance

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

•The curriculum integrates technique, choreography, somatic practice, dance science, and production work for students pursuing professional performance, choreography, or graduate study

Training

•21st century dance training: technical training, creative exploration, choreographic skills, body-mind centering

•Advanced levels of ballet, contemporary modern, and West African required

•Studio electives: jazz, tap, world dance, musical theatre dance

•Somatic movement: structural yoga for dancers, classical Pilates, experiential anatomy

Performance & Productions

•Three main-stage dance productions per year: Dancing in the Landscape, Fall Dance Concert, and Spring Dance Concert

•Additional: Red Circle Showcase, senior thesis projects, Black History Month Concert

•Choreography showings and American College Dance Association Conference presentations

Professional Development

•Students attend major conferences: NCDEO, American College Dance Association

•Internship placements: American Dance Festival, Jacobs Pillow, Bill T. Jones, Mark Morris, Parsons Dance, Boston Ballet, LA Dance Project, Diavolo, Debbie Allen Dance Academy

•Dance Science BS also available combining Exercise Science with Dance curricula

Updated 4h ago