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George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

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Program profile

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Dance Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer Out

Training

AS General Studies with Concentration in Dance Performance, 67 credit hours

Conservatory-style dance education in a liberal arts setting

Focus on professional-level technique and uninhibited artistic expression

Curriculum includes Ballet Technique I-III, Jazz, Modern, Choreography I-II, and Pointe Technique I

Performance & Productions

Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company with annual performances and festivals

Wallace State Pride Line dance team (basketball halftime, competitions, community events)

Study abroad and outreach opportunities through Allegro

Facilities

Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts with 250-seat recital hall

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

4.4K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,800

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$7,992

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$19,900

Before aid

Average net price

$13,170

After aid

Ecoa · wallacestate.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 12:46 AM

Program Highlights

Training

AS General Studies with Concentration in Dance Performance, 67 credit hours

Conservatory-style dance education in a liberal arts setting

Focus on professional-level technique and uninhibited artistic expression

Curriculum includes Ballet Technique I-III, Jazz, Modern, Choreography I-II, and Pointe Technique I

Performance & Productions

Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company with annual performances and festivals

Wallace State Pride Line dance team (basketball halftime, competitions, community events)

Study abroad and outreach opportunities through Allegro

Facilities

Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts with 250-seat recital hall

Program Highlights

Training

AS General Studies with Concentration in Dance Performance, 67 credit hours

Conservatory-style dance education in a liberal arts setting

Focus on professional-level technique and uninhibited artistic expression

Curriculum includes Ballet Technique I-III, Jazz, Modern, Choreography I-II, and Pointe Technique I

Performance & Productions

Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company with annual performances and festivals

Wallace State Pride Line dance team (basketball halftime, competitions, community events)

Study abroad and outreach opportunities through Allegro

Facilities

Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts with 250-seat recital hall

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Dance Scholarship Audition Requirements Updated Spring 2026.Pdf · wallacestate.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

Solo/Variation Presentation

Prepare a 1 to 2.5 minute solo or classical variation

Choose a style of dance you feel most comfortable performing

Music must be on CD or cable-ready device

No costumes

Attire

Female: black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes if applicable, hair in ballet bun

Male: black tights or dance pants, white tee shirt, black or white ballet shoes

Ballet

Ballet Technique Class

30-minute classical ballet class

10-minute pointe class follows for students with prior pointe experience

Additional Materials

Headshot

Required: submit a headshot or photo

Transcript

Required: submit official transcript(s)

Creative Sample

Required: photo of Tendu a la Seconde

Required: photo of First Arabesque

Required: photo of Develop a la Seconde

Statement

Required: one page explaining why you are the best candidate for acceptance into the WSCC dance program and/or scholarship candidate

Describe what attributes you will bring to the program

Dance Scholarship Audition Requirements Updated Spring 2026.Pdf · wallacestate.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Pre-registration is mandatory for all auditions

Complete the Dance Audition Application (online via Formstack or mail to WSCC) before audition date

Mail all required materials to WSCC before audition date

Eligibility

Audition not required for students taking dance classes as electives only

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Campus auditions held three times per year at WSCC

Audition at least one semester before expected entrance date

Offsite auditions held at festivals and competitions throughout the year

Audition Expectations

Three-part audition: Ballet Technique Class, Information Session, and Solo/Variation Presentation

Information Session includes a 20-minute program presentation and Q&A (parents/guardians welcome)

Video auditions accepted for students unable to attend in person

Contact

Ricky Burks: ricky.burks@wallacestate.edu, 256.352.8287

Offsite Locations

Alabama Dance Festival (Birmingham, AL)

DTU Alabama State Championship (Birmingham, AL)

North Alabama Dance Festival (Florence, AL)

Regional Dance America (Memphis, TN)

Scholarship Info

Dance Scholarships

Available through the audition process

Recipients must maintain 2.5 GPA

Must enroll in minimum two dance classes per semester

Must fulfill all dance performance requirements

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

51%

Enrollment

4.4K

Earnings

$40K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$4,800

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$7,992

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$19,900

Before aid

Average net price

$13,170

After aid

Ecoa · wallacestate.edu College Scorecard

Training

AS General Studies with Concentration in Dance Performance, 67 credit hours

Conservatory-style dance education in a liberal arts setting

Focus on professional-level technique and uninhibited artistic expression

Curriculum includes Ballet Technique I-III, Jazz, Modern, Choreography I-II, and Pointe Technique I

Performance & Productions

Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company with annual performances and festivals

Wallace State Pride Line dance team (basketball halftime, competitions, community events)

Study abroad and outreach opportunities through Allegro

Facilities

Burrow Center for the Fine and Performing Arts with 250-seat recital hall

Updated Aug 5, 12:46 AM