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Dance, BA & Kinesiology, BS

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MFA Acting

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BFA Theatre

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Scenic Design

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Scenic Technology

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Lighting Design & Technology

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Costume Design & Technology

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Sound Design & Technology

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Arts & Entertainment Technology

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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

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Bachelor of Arts in Dance

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Dance, BA & Kinesiology, BS

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MFA in Dance

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BMA Lyric Theatre

Creative

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Performance

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Dance Graduate Minor

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Dance Minor

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•Dual degree integrates dance performance, choreography and history with anatomy and kinesiology applied to dance

•Students complete requirements for both the BA in Dance and BS in Kinesiology

Degree Flexibility

•Program includes a BA capstone project and Kinesiology concentration options, including teacher education preK-12

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4.00

Avg GPA (W)

42%

Admit Rate

school-wide

85%

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36.3K

Enrollment

$81K

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10yr after

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Average Annual Cost

$14,355

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$16,004

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$35,124

before aid

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

$0-30k$2,038

$30-48k$5,373

$48-75k$7,982

$75-110k$15,152

$110k+$28,761

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Training

•Dual degree integrates dance performance, choreography and history with anatomy and kinesiology applied to dance

•Students complete requirements for both the BA in Dance and BS in Kinesiology

Degree Flexibility

•Program includes a BA capstone project and Kinesiology concentration options, including teacher education preK-12

Program Highlights

Training

•Dual degree integrates dance performance, choreography and history with anatomy and kinesiology applied to dance

•Students complete requirements for both the BA in Dance and BS in Kinesiology

Degree Flexibility

•Program includes a BA capstone project and Kinesiology concentration options, including teacher education preK-12

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Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionJan 5, 2026

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Freshman Online Audition DeadlineFeb 11, 2026

Transfer Talent Portal DeadlineApr 10, 2026

Auditions

Audition & Open House (UIUC Campus)Oct 4, 2025

Audition in Chicago (Visceral Dance Center)Jan 24, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

Audition Package

•Dance audition is required for admission to the dual BA/BS pathway

•Technique portion includes ballet, modern, African dance and improvisation

•Solo composition must be choreographed by the applicant and no more than 3 minutes

•Online audition applicants record the posted technique/style combinations plus the solo

Additional Materials

Video

•Online audition option requires separate video files for each posted technique/style combination

•Files must be labeled with the applicant's name and submission type

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Application Logistics

•Students may apply directly to both degrees as incoming first-year applicants

•The Dance & Kinesiology (BA/BS) degree is available as a first-choice or second-choice major on the university application

Admission Pathway

•Admission requires both the Dance audition and qualification for the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the College of Health and Kinesiology

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Applicants must pass the required Dance audition and qualify for admission to both colleges

•In-person audition options are offered on campus and in Chicago

•Online video auditions are available for applicants who cannot attend in person

Audition Expectations

•Faculty review technical ability, creative ability, background and interests through technique, solo composition and interview

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

•Applicants who audition before March are automatically considered for Talented Student Tuition Awards

•Awards apply directly toward tuition for up to four years while the recipient remains in good standing

Academic info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

42%

Admit Rate

school-wide

85%

Grad Rate

36.3K

Enrollment

$81K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,355

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$16,004

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$35,124

before aid

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

$0-30k$2,038

$30-48k$5,373

$48-75k$7,982

$75-110k$15,152

$110k+$28,761

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Dual degree integrates dance performance, choreography and history with anatomy and kinesiology applied to dance

•Students complete requirements for both the BA in Dance and BS in Kinesiology

Degree Flexibility

•Program includes a BA capstone project and Kinesiology concentration options, including teacher education preK-12

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