Program
No PrescreenScholarship AuditionNo InterviewIn-Person or Virtual25-40 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
LIBERAL ARTS INTEGRATION
•BA degree integrates a rich liberal arts experience through Hofstra's core curriculum
•Students can minor or double-major in Drama, Public Relations, Business, Psychology, Exercise Science, and more
•Students interested in a double major should declare Dance first for placement in majors-only courses
TRAINING FOCUS
•Modern/contemporary dance with a strong ballet component, supported by African, Irish, tap, jazz, and hip-hop genres
•Proximity to New York City enriches the curriculum and attracts nationally and internationally known faculty and guest artists
•Students encouraged to visit NYC often for performances, classes, and auditions
GUEST ARTISTS & REPERTOIRE
•Recent mainstage productions featured guest artists Doug Varone, Sean Curran, Larry Keigwin, Claire Porter, David Parker, Earl Mosley, and Liz Gerring
•Students have performed reconstructions by Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Trisha Brown, Eleo Pomare, and Anna Sokolow
•Students have opportunities to showcase choreography on campus and at venues throughout the NYC area
•Students have won accolades at the American College Dance Festival
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Larry Keigwin — founder of Bessie Award-winning Keigwin + Company
•Tara Jean Dunleavy-Tubridy '04 — Radio City Rockette since 2007; national tours of Oklahoma! and Movin' Out
•Sarah Parker '11 — Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof; NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE
•Julian Donahue '19 — member of New York Theatre Ballet
•Alumni perform with Paul Taylor Dance Company, Camille A. Brown and Dancers, and on Broadway
•Alumni serve as arts administrators at American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and the Mark Morris Dance Center
RECOGNITION
•Named one of "The Top 30 College Dance Programs for 2019-2020" by OnStageBlog.com
•Students encouraged to participate in MOVOM (the Modern Dance Club) each semester
Key Info
Program AppApplication
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Good to Know
Students interested in a double major should declare Dance first to be placed in majors-only courses
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•No audition required for BA Dance admission — students may declare the BA Dance major as soon as they are notified of academic acceptance
•An audition (in-person or video submission) is strongly encouraged for class placement and scholarship consideration
AUDITION OPTIONS
•In-person auditions held on Hofstra's South Campus at Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Room 209
•Video submissions also accepted for placement and scholarship consideration
•Contact department in January to reserve a place: 516-463-5444 or Wanda.Williams-Pringle@hofstra.edu
INTERVIEW
•A personal interview with a member of the dance faculty is recommended prior to registration as a major
Scholarship Info
Dance Grant-in-Aid awards available. Audition recommended for class placement and scholarship consideration.
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:18 AM
LIBERAL ARTS INTEGRATION
•BA degree integrates a rich liberal arts experience through Hofstra's core curriculum
•Students can minor or double-major in Drama, Public Relations, Business, Psychology, Exercise Science, and more
•Students interested in a double major should declare Dance first for placement in majors-only courses
TRAINING FOCUS
•Modern/contemporary dance with a strong ballet component, supported by African, Irish, tap, jazz, and hip-hop genres
•Proximity to New York City enriches the curriculum and attracts nationally and internationally known faculty and guest artists
•Students encouraged to visit NYC often for performances, classes, and auditions
GUEST ARTISTS & REPERTOIRE
•Recent mainstage productions featured guest artists Doug Varone, Sean Curran, Larry Keigwin, Claire Porter, David Parker, Earl Mosley, and Liz Gerring
•Students have performed reconstructions by Martha Graham, Jose Limon, Trisha Brown, Eleo Pomare, and Anna Sokolow
•Students have opportunities to showcase choreography on campus and at venues throughout the NYC area
•Students have won accolades at the American College Dance Festival
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Larry Keigwin — founder of Bessie Award-winning Keigwin + Company
•Tara Jean Dunleavy-Tubridy '04 — Radio City Rockette since 2007; national tours of Oklahoma! and Movin' Out
•Sarah Parker '11 — Broadway revival of Fiddler on the Roof; NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar LIVE
•Julian Donahue '19 — member of New York Theatre Ballet
•Alumni perform with Paul Taylor Dance Company, Camille A. Brown and Dancers, and on Broadway
•Alumni serve as arts administrators at American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and the Mark Morris Dance Center
RECOGNITION
•Named one of "The Top 30 College Dance Programs for 2019-2020" by OnStageBlog.com
•Students encouraged to participate in MOVOM (the Modern Dance Club) each semester
Updated Mar 27, 2:18 AM
Academic School Information
3.78
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
68%
Grad Rate
6,488
Enrollment
$69,039
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$57,660
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$34,176
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$28,219
Family Income $30k - $48k$31,387
Family Income $48k - $75k$33,450
Family Income $75k - $110k$36,769
Family Income $110k+$37,348
