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George C Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

Hanceville, AL

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AS Dance

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STC Ballet Pedagogy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Credential

•Short-Term Certificate focused on teaching ballet

•18 credit hours, designed to complement the AS Dance Education track or stand alone

Training

•Coursework anchored in Dance Pedagogy I-II plus the Dance Pedagogy Internship

•Ballet Technique and Pointe Technique sequence builds classical foundation

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

Professional Development

•Dance Pedagogy Internship gives hands-on classroom experience

•DanceKids community outreach program: teach 3rd-8th grade dancers

•Fine Arts Academy partnership with the Cullman County School District

Facilities

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

•Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company

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Grad Rate

4.4K

Enrollment

$40K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$13,170

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$5,220

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,090

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,719

$30-48k$12,000

$48-75k$14,002

$75-110k$17,109

$110k+$17,859

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Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Credential

•Short-Term Certificate focused on teaching ballet

•18 credit hours, designed to complement the AS Dance Education track or stand alone

Training

•Coursework anchored in Dance Pedagogy I-II plus the Dance Pedagogy Internship

•Ballet Technique and Pointe Technique sequence builds classical foundation

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

Professional Development

•Dance Pedagogy Internship gives hands-on classroom experience

•DanceKids community outreach program: teach 3rd-8th grade dancers

•Fine Arts Academy partnership with the Cullman County School District

Facilities

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

•Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company

Program Highlights

Credential

•Short-Term Certificate focused on teaching ballet

•18 credit hours, designed to complement the AS Dance Education track or stand alone

Training

•Coursework anchored in Dance Pedagogy I-II plus the Dance Pedagogy Internship

•Ballet Technique and Pointe Technique sequence builds classical foundation

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

Professional Development

•Dance Pedagogy Internship gives hands-on classroom experience

•DanceKids community outreach program: teach 3rd-8th grade dancers

•Fine Arts Academy partnership with the Cullman County School District

Facilities

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

•Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company

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Audition Requirements

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

•45 to 60 minute classical ballet class led by faculty

•20 minute pointe class follows for students with prior pointe experience

Additional Materials

Headshot (required)

•Headshot or photo

TRANSCRIPT (required)

Official Transcripts

Portfolio (required)

•Photo of Tendu a la Seconde

•Photo of First Arabesque

•Photo of Develop a la Seconde

Statement (required)

•One page explaining why you are the best candidate for the dance program and/or scholarship

•Describe what attributes you will bring to the program

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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

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

Academic info

Snapshot

50%

Grad Rate

4.4K

Enrollment

$40K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$13,170

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$5,220

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,090

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$11,719

$30-48k$12,000

$48-75k$14,002

$75-110k$17,109

$110k+$17,859

View full data on College Scorecard

Credential

•Short-Term Certificate focused on teaching ballet

•18 credit hours, designed to complement the AS Dance Education track or stand alone

Training

•Coursework anchored in Dance Pedagogy I-II plus the Dance Pedagogy Internship

•Ballet Technique and Pointe Technique sequence builds classical foundation

•Conservatory-style training in a liberal arts setting

Professional Development

•Dance Pedagogy Internship gives hands-on classroom experience

•DanceKids community outreach program: teach 3rd-8th grade dancers

•Fine Arts Academy partnership with the Cullman County School District

Facilities

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

•Allegro Dance Theatre: WSCC resident dance company

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

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