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In-Person Only

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BFA Dance

Contemporary Dance

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In-Person Only

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BFA Musical Theatre

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person OnlyMTCP Participant

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BA Theatre & Drama

General

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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40+ Students

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BA Theatre & Drama

Stage Management

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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40+ Students

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BFA Dance

Contemporary Dance

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Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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MFA Acting

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewNo University App

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Under 12 Students

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance grounded in modern and contemporary dance with ballet and world dance forms

•Curriculum includes technique, repertory, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, and Pilates certification

•Students may elect to study musical theatre, tap, and jazz

Training

•Supported by three full-time faculty and several adjuncts within the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

•Faculty from African American and African Diaspora Studies, Kinesiology, and the Jacobs School of Music also teach in the major

•Guest artists of national and international renown set choreography and teach each year

Performance & Productions

•All students are performing members of the Indiana University Contemporary Dance Theatre

•Perform in faculty/guest artist concerts and student works — seniors produce a concert each fall

•Additional opportunities with IU Opera, Musical Theatre Program, African American Dance Company, and Windfall Dancers

•Performance opportunities at national and international festivals and conferences

Degree Flexibility

•Combine the BFA with minors in Theatre and Drama, Business (Kelley School), or Liberal Arts Management Program

•Pre-physical therapy track available

School Info

Snapshot

3.76

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

37.8K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,142

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,702

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,574

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,264

After aid

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Program info updated Jul 7, 1:04 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance grounded in modern and contemporary dance with ballet and world dance forms

•Curriculum includes technique, repertory, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, and Pilates certification

•Students may elect to study musical theatre, tap, and jazz

Training

•Supported by three full-time faculty and several adjuncts within the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

•Faculty from African American and African Diaspora Studies, Kinesiology, and the Jacobs School of Music also teach in the major

•Guest artists of national and international renown set choreography and teach each year

Performance & Productions

•All students are performing members of the Indiana University Contemporary Dance Theatre

•Perform in faculty/guest artist concerts and student works — seniors produce a concert each fall

•Additional opportunities with IU Opera, Musical Theatre Program, African American Dance Company, and Windfall Dancers

•Performance opportunities at national and international festivals and conferences

Degree Flexibility

•Combine the BFA with minors in Theatre and Drama, Business (Kelley School), or Liberal Arts Management Program

•Pre-physical therapy track available

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance grounded in modern and contemporary dance with ballet and world dance forms

•Curriculum includes technique, repertory, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, and Pilates certification

•Students may elect to study musical theatre, tap, and jazz

Training

•Supported by three full-time faculty and several adjuncts within the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

•Faculty from African American and African Diaspora Studies, Kinesiology, and the Jacobs School of Music also teach in the major

•Guest artists of national and international renown set choreography and teach each year

Performance & Productions

•All students are performing members of the Indiana University Contemporary Dance Theatre

•Perform in faculty/guest artist concerts and student works — seniors produce a concert each fall

•Additional opportunities with IU Opera, Musical Theatre Program, African American Dance Company, and Windfall Dancers

•Performance opportunities at national and international festivals and conferences

Degree Flexibility

•Combine the BFA with minors in Theatre and Drama, Business (Kelley School), or Liberal Arts Management Program

•Pre-physical therapy track available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

$65

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

Requirements

•One Dance VIDEO, 30 sec

•Can be formal or informal — stage performance, studio phrase, or home improvisation

•Choose something that demonstrates your best qualities as a dancer

•Any genre is suitable

Additional Materials

Photo

•Formal or casual photo of yourself

Resume

•Chronological list of dance training and performances from 8th grade to most recent

•Include teachers, companies, and locations of training and performances

•A traditional resume is also acceptable

Essay (Five Prompts, 3-5 Sentences Each)

•Describe an artist, choreography, or company that changed what you know about dance — what was different and how did it change your mind about what dance is or can do?

•What is another academic, service, or artistic interest of yours and how does it influence your approach to dance?

•What are some myths about dance that you held, and how have your ideas changed?

•What are the ways you notice you learn best — do you need time to reflect, witness others, or repeat movements to grow as a dancer?

•Describe the relationship between music and your dancing — what styles of music do you identify with and how might you grow in your musicianship?

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Dance

Two-Hour Audition Class

•Western and non-western dance practices

•Includes tap and house components

•Bring tap shoes and/or tennis shoes if you have them — purchase is not required

Requirements

•Solo Performance

•Present a solo performance for faculty review

Attire

•Long pants preferred — no tights or leggings

•Tops should cover back and abdomen — not too tight or large and bulky

•Long hair should be secured — no buns

•For solo: may dress in standard dance performance attire, especially if it provides cultural context for the work

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Must apply to Indiana University and select Dance as intended major on the General Admissions application

•Submit General Admissions application by November 1 for merit scholarship consideration

•Auditions may occur while university admission is still pending

•Must be accepted to IU to receive audition results

•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd

•No additional fee to audition - Acceptd fee waivers available

Admission Pathway

•Indiana is restructuring the BFA in Dance and the B.S. in Ballet as part of the Jacobs Dance Department

•Current application guidance says to select BFA in Dance; the application may show the existing BFA in Dance as suspended during the transition

•Contemporary Dance continues to accept auditions through the Dance B.F.A. process

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit prescreen materials via Acceptd

•Upon review, you will be notified if you are invited to advance to the in-person audition

•Notification typically within one week of submission

Audition Expectations

•By invitation only after passing prescreen

•In-person only — no virtual audition option

•Full-day format: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

•Two-hour audition class followed by solo presentations

•Parents may not view audition class, performance, or group discussion

•Optional afternoon Q&A session and campus tour do not affect results

Decisions

•All audition results announced beginning March 15, 2026 via Acceptd

•Must be accepted to Indiana University to receive audition results

•Results sent regardless of audition date

Contact

•Kate Lyons, Dance BFA Liaison — kavander@iu.edu

Scholarship Info

•Submit General Admissions application by November 1 to be considered for IU Academic Merit Scholarships

School Info

Snapshot

3.76

Avg GPA (W)

78%

Admit Rate

school-wide

80%

Grad Rate

37.8K

Enrollment

$64K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$12,142

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$42,702

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$30,574

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,264

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•BFA in Dance grounded in modern and contemporary dance with ballet and world dance forms

•Curriculum includes technique, repertory, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, and Pilates certification

•Students may elect to study musical theatre, tap, and jazz

Training

•Supported by three full-time faculty and several adjuncts within the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance

•Faculty from African American and African Diaspora Studies, Kinesiology, and the Jacobs School of Music also teach in the major

•Guest artists of national and international renown set choreography and teach each year

Performance & Productions

•All students are performing members of the Indiana University Contemporary Dance Theatre

•Perform in faculty/guest artist concerts and student works — seniors produce a concert each fall

•Additional opportunities with IU Opera, Musical Theatre Program, African American Dance Company, and Windfall Dancers

•Performance opportunities at national and international festivals and conferences

Degree Flexibility

•Combine the BFA with minors in Theatre and Drama, Business (Kelley School), or Liberal Arts Management Program

•Pre-physical therapy track available

Updated Jul 7, 1:04 AM