Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person or VirtualSelective12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
Interview Required
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Specialized choreography and dance pedagogy program tailored for the musical theatre stage
•Technical proficiency across ballet, jazz, modern, and tap with concentrated study in improvisation, composition, and pedagogy
•Foundational knowledge in both theatre and music alongside dance — trains triple-threat choreographers
•Courses in health, wellness, and entrepreneurship for interdisciplinary career preparation
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Senior Capstone Project as culminating creative experience
•Industry guest artists provide masterclasses and networking opportunities
STUDY ABROAD
•Option to continue training at Ithaca College London Center
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Workshops on grant writing, arts administration, and freelance career management
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionDec 15, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 16, 2026
Fee
$60Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadlines
DeadlineDec 1, 2025
PrescreenDec 1, 2025
Auditions
Ithaca College (morning) / Zoom (afternoon)Jan 31, 2026
Ithaca College (morning) / Zoom (afternoon)Feb 14, 2026
Zoom (afternoon)Feb 21, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Dance
TWO SELF-CHOREOGRAPHED SOLOS - each 60-90 seconds
•One (1) solo must be set to music and be character or narrative driven
•One (1) solo of a contrasting quality to the first
•This solo may be set to music or not
•Examples of contrasting qualities include time, space, genre, and theme, as well as fast tempo vs. slow tempo, sharp vs. smooth, gestural vs. fully body, and stationary vs. travelling
Additional Materials
•A brief resume that includes experiences in recent years that you believe would be helpful as the starting point for a conversation
•A current HEADSHOT or recent photo, so we can recognize you at your audition (does not need to be a professional photograph)
Callback Requirements
Dance
INDIVIDUAL SOLO PERFORMANCE:
•Applicants perform one solo from prescreen (their choice of which one)
•Same self-choreographed requirements as prescreen
Additional Materials
THREE-PART AUDITION AND INTERVIEW:
•Part 1: DANCE CLASS led by Dance faculty
•Part 2: Individual SOLO PERFORMANCE (one solo from prescreen)
•Part 3: Short INTERVIEW with Dance faculty member
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit BOTH the Common App or Coalition App AND the Acceptd application by the December 1 deadline
•Applications can be submitted in any order, but both must be received by deadline
•Prescreen materials will not be evaluated until all materials are received
NO EARLY ACTION
•The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance does not offer Early Action for this program
UNIFIED AUDITIONS
•Live auditions also held at Unified Auditions (NYC, Chicago, LA)
CONTACT
•mtd@ithaca.edu | 607-274-7300
What's The Process
PRESCREEN:
•Prescreen decisions typically released 3-4 weeks from submission date
•Review filming guidelines before uploading
•No walk-ins — must complete application and prescreen process
LIVE AUDITION:
•Three-part process: dance class, solo performance, faculty interview
•Applicants choose one solo from prescreen to perform
•Locations: Ithaca College campus (morning) or Zoom (afternoon)
•No preference given to in-person vs. Zoom
•Regular Decision is not rolling — decisions between March 1 and April 15
Program info updated Mar 24, 1:01 AM
TRAINING
•Specialized choreography and dance pedagogy program tailored for the musical theatre stage
•Technical proficiency across ballet, jazz, modern, and tap with concentrated study in improvisation, composition, and pedagogy
•Foundational knowledge in both theatre and music alongside dance — trains triple-threat choreographers
•Courses in health, wellness, and entrepreneurship for interdisciplinary career preparation
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Senior Capstone Project as culminating creative experience
•Industry guest artists provide masterclasses and networking opportunities
STUDY ABROAD
•Option to continue training at Ithaca College London Center
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Workshops on grant writing, arts administration, and freelance career management
Updated Mar 24, 1:01 AM
Academic School Information
3.73
Avg GPA (W)
69%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
4,242
Enrollment
$63,548
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$53,540
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$33,926
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$21,901
Family Income $30k - $48k$23,335
Family Income $48k - $75k$28,832
Family Income $75k - $110k$31,846
Family Income $110k+$38,785
