Illinois State University
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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
LICENSURE
•Leads to professional educator license with secondary 9-12 endorsement
•100+ clock hours of clinical experiences before student teaching
•Prepares students to teach the next generation of dancers
TRAINING
•Dance performance training combined with education methodology
•Nationally recognized faculty with diverse movement backgrounds
•Guest artist masterclasses and workshops throughout the year
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two dance concerts annually plus seven major theatre productions
•Additional performances through FreeStage and student organizations
•Maintain strong performance skills while building teaching expertise
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Greg Cameron '80 — Executive Director of the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet
•Ray Roderick '80 — Broadway performer with roles in Cats and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
•Colleen Hollis — toured with Hubbard Street Dance Company under director Lou Conte
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
PriorityNov 1, 2025
Rolling
Fee
$55Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Auditions
Illinois High School Dance FestivalOct 25, 2025
Chicago National Association of Dance MastersNov 7, 2025
On CampusDec 6, 2025
On CampusFeb 28, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
TECHNIQUE CLASS
•Attend class in the studio for evaluation by faculty
SOLO PERFORMANCE, 2-3 minutes
•May feature your own choreography or another choreographer's work
•Performed during audition day
Additional Materials
PHOTO IN MOTION (required)
•Submit a dance photo showing movement
PERFORMANCE RESUME (required)
•Current resume of dance and performance experience
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply to Illinois State University first, then select audition date within the application
•On-campus audition is preferred when possible
ACCEPTD
•Submit recorded audition via Acceptd only if you cannot attend an on-campus audition date
OFF-CAMPUS AUDITIONS
•Illinois High School Dance Festival (must register for festival)
•Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (must register for CNADM)
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
•Part of entitlement program leading to professional educator license, secondary 9-12 endorsement
•100 clock hours minimum of pre-student teaching clinical experiences required
•Second teaching field endorsement strongly recommended for high school settings
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Technique class evaluation in the studio
•Solo performance (2-3 minutes)
•Interview with faculty
TIMELINE
•Rolling admissions contingent on acceptance to Illinois State University
•Notification within two weeks of audition
•Scholarship awards announced after March 1
CONTACT
•Cristen Monson: cbmonso@ilstu.edu, (309) 438-3936
Scholarship Info
SCHOLARSHIP NOTIFICATION
•Awards announced after March 1
•Contact School of Theatre, Dance, and Film for details
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:49 AM
LICENSURE
•Leads to professional educator license with secondary 9-12 endorsement
•100+ clock hours of clinical experiences before student teaching
•Prepares students to teach the next generation of dancers
TRAINING
•Dance performance training combined with education methodology
•Nationally recognized faculty with diverse movement backgrounds
•Guest artist masterclasses and workshops throughout the year
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Two dance concerts annually plus seven major theatre productions
•Additional performances through FreeStage and student organizations
•Maintain strong performance skills while building teaching expertise
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Greg Cameron '80 — Executive Director of the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet
•Ray Roderick '80 — Broadway performer with roles in Cats and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
•Colleen Hollis — toured with Hubbard Street Dance Company under director Lou Conte
Updated Mar 27, 1:49 AM
Academic School Information
3.62
Avg GPA (W)
88%
Admit Rate
65%
Grad Rate
19,057
Enrollment
$62,117
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$16,144
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,210
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$19,398
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$11,568
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,301
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,348
Family Income $75k - $110k$23,865
Family Income $110k+$28,224
