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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Dance

Education

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Study AbroadTeacher Prep

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BA Theatre

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Virtual Only

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BA Dance

Education

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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Study AbroadTeacher Prep

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BA Dance

Movement Studies

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

Performance & Choreography

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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Dance

Theory and Performance Studies

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

•12-course interdisciplinary major combining dance pedagogy with Education and Psychology

•Dance Education Seminar with teaching placements in local schools and community programs

•Focus on inclusive teaching methods, cultural relevancy, and curriculum design

•Studio technique courses alongside theory and pedagogy

Professional Development

•Community teaching internships and service learning opportunities

•Study abroad dance programs available worldwide

Facilities

•Deming Theatre: 5,000 sq ft sprung-floor venue seating 250 in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts

•Dance Studio 104: 2,400 sq ft marley-covered sprung wood floor with barres and mirrors

School Info

Snapshot

3.62

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$69K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$68,414

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$90,302

Before aid

Average Net Price

$31,563

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 18h ago

Program Highlights

Training

•12-course interdisciplinary major combining dance pedagogy with Education and Psychology

•Dance Education Seminar with teaching placements in local schools and community programs

•Focus on inclusive teaching methods, cultural relevancy, and curriculum design

•Studio technique courses alongside theory and pedagogy

Professional Development

•Community teaching internships and service learning opportunities

•Study abroad dance programs available worldwide

Facilities

•Deming Theatre: 5,000 sq ft sprung-floor venue seating 250 in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts

•Dance Studio 104: 2,400 sq ft marley-covered sprung wood floor with barres and mirrors

Program Highlights

Training

•12-course interdisciplinary major combining dance pedagogy with Education and Psychology

•Dance Education Seminar with teaching placements in local schools and community programs

•Focus on inclusive teaching methods, cultural relevancy, and curriculum design

•Studio technique courses alongside theory and pedagogy

Professional Development

•Community teaching internships and service learning opportunities

•Study abroad dance programs available worldwide

Facilities

•Deming Theatre: 5,000 sq ft sprung-floor venue seating 250 in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts

•Dance Studio 104: 2,400 sq ft marley-covered sprung wood floor with barres and mirrors

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App Coalition App School Website

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 15, 2025

Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

Program AppApplication

Audition

Dance Visit Day (In-Person Scholarship Audition)Nov 14, 2025

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Video

•Required: 1-2 minute introduction video sharing your name, location, and interest in dance at HWS

-Describe academic interests and potential majors/minors

•Required: 2-3 minute recent performance video in any style or genre, featuring only you

Essay

•Required: 500-600 words describing how dance has influenced you as a person, artist, and student

-Address how dance will inform your college life and connect to other academic interests

Resume

•Optional: include dance training, performance, competition, and choreographic experience

Letters of Recommendation

•Optional: one letter of recommendation from a dance teacher, director, or choreographer

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Process

•Apply via Common App, Coalition App, or school website

•No separate program application required

Scholarship Application

•Arts scholarship application available after submitting admissions application

•ED I/EA candidates: submit by December 1

•ED II/RD candidates: submit by January 15

What's The Process

No Audition Required

•Admission is based on the university application

•No audition required for program entry

Scholarship Audition (Optional)

•Janet Seeley Performing Arts Scholarship in Performance or Choreography

•In-person: participate in a technique class, perform a 2-3 minute solo, and interview with faculty

•Video: submit video introduction, 2-3 minute solo, and essay

•Choreography scholarship applicants must use a self-choreographed solo

•Contact Professor Cynthia Williams (williams@hws.edu) or Kelly Johnson (kjohnson@hws.edu) to arrange in-person auditions

Scholarship Info

Award Basis

•Awarded for demonstrated experience in and understanding of dance, with any genre welcome

•In-person or video audition options

•Choreography scholarship applicants must use a self-choreographed solo

•Faculty review each candidate and award based on recommendations

Deadlines

•ED I/EA candidates: submit by December 1

•ED II/RD candidates: submit by January 15

School Info

Snapshot

3.62

Avg GPA (W)

64%

Admit Rate

school-wide

77%

Grad Rate

1.8K

Enrollment

$69K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$68,414

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$90,302

Before aid

Average Net Price

$31,563

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•12-course interdisciplinary major combining dance pedagogy with Education and Psychology

•Dance Education Seminar with teaching placements in local schools and community programs

•Focus on inclusive teaching methods, cultural relevancy, and curriculum design

•Studio technique courses alongside theory and pedagogy

Professional Development

•Community teaching internships and service learning opportunities

•Study abroad dance programs available worldwide

Facilities

•Deming Theatre: 5,000 sq ft sprung-floor venue seating 250 in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts

•Dance Studio 104: 2,400 sq ft marley-covered sprung wood floor with barres and mirrors

Updated 18h ago