Grand Valley State University
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Program
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
TRAINING
•Small class sizes with individual faculty attention
•Rigorous training in modern, ballet, hip hop, African dance forms, and jazz
•Courses in choreography, history, theory, pedagogy, anatomy, and production
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•GVSU Dance Company performs faculty and guest artist choreography
•Two annual mainstage concerts at Louis Armstrong Theatre
•Freshman Dance Company for first-year majors and minors
•Senior capstone solo and group pieces
GUEST ARTISTS & FESTIVALS
•World-renowned guest artists in residence
•Oakland Dance Festival, ACDA conferences, ArtPrize participation
•Touring school and community performances
ALUMNI
•Graduates perform with Giordano Dance Chicago, Missouri Contemporary Ballet, Thodos Dance Chicago, Minnesota Ballet, The Big Muddy Dance Company
•Alumni freelance in NYC, LA, and Chicago
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double major and minor options encouraged
•Scheduling crafted for flexibility across disciplines
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Dance
MOVEMENT CLASS
•Warm-up and movement phrases from modern, jazz, and ballet
•Faculty evaluates alignment, movement application, dynamics, and artistry
SOLO PERFORMANCE
•1-2 minute solo piece in style(s) of your choice
•Showcase your strengths in movement and artistry
IMPROVISATION
•Creative practice and improvisation session
ATTIRE
•Any dance attire allowing alignment and body placement to be clearly seen
-Examples: leggings, tights, tank tops, leotards
FOOTWEAR
•Bare feet for warm-up and modern
•Jazz shoes (preferred) or socks for jazz portion
•Soft ballet shoes for ballet portion
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Complete the online Dance Program Application to select audition date
•University application also required (Common App or GVSU portal)
•Students encouraged to audition early — scholarships are limited
ENTRY TIMING
•November audition: Winter 2026 or Fall 2026 entry
•All other audition dates: Fall 2026 entry only
SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
•Concludes with March 20 audition date
•Audition early for best scholarship opportunity
AUDITION DAY SCHEDULE
•9:00-10:25 AM: Movement class (modern, jazz, ballet)
•10:30-11:55 AM: Improvisation and solo showings
•12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch
•1:00-2:50 PM: Individual interviews and observe Dance Company rehearsal
•3:00-4:00 PM: Information meeting (Q&A for students and families)
VIRTUAL OPTION
•Available upon request for students unable to attend in person
•Contact vandebri@gvsu.edu to arrange
RESULTS
•Results within two weeks of audition (requires GVSU acceptance)
•Outcomes: accepted as major, accepted as minor, or declined
•Declined students welcome to reaudition
CONTACT
•Audition scheduling and process: vandebri@gvsu.edu
DANCE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
•All accepted dance majors automatically considered
•Awards typically made in spring after most auditions complete
•Scholarships cover a portion of tuition (not full tuition)
•Renewable for sophomore, junior, and senior years if GPA and dance enrollment maintained
•Additional academic and need-based scholarships available through GVSU Financial Aid
Program info updated 11h ago
TRAINING
•Small class sizes with individual faculty attention
•Rigorous training in modern, ballet, hip hop, African dance forms, and jazz
•Courses in choreography, history, theory, pedagogy, anatomy, and production
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•GVSU Dance Company performs faculty and guest artist choreography
•Two annual mainstage concerts at Louis Armstrong Theatre
•Freshman Dance Company for first-year majors and minors
•Senior capstone solo and group pieces
GUEST ARTISTS & FESTIVALS
•World-renowned guest artists in residence
•Oakland Dance Festival, ACDA conferences, ArtPrize participation
•Touring school and community performances
ALUMNI
•Graduates perform with Giordano Dance Chicago, Missouri Contemporary Ballet, Thodos Dance Chicago, Minnesota Ballet, The Big Muddy Dance Company
•Alumni freelance in NYC, LA, and Chicago
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double major and minor options encouraged
•Scheduling crafted for flexibility across disciplines
Updated 11h ago
Academic School Information
3.43
Avg GPA (W)
83%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
18,854
Enrollment
$56,118
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$15,140
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,548
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,317
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$12,272
Family Income $30k - $48k$11,902
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,861
Family Income $75k - $110k$16,609
Family Income $110k+$22,534
