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BA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Classical and contemporary Concert Dance forms including European-derived and African Diaspora traditions

Movement classes in Modern, Ballet, Jazz with electives in Tap, Pointe, and Hip-Hop

Additional coursework in African Dance, Kinesiology, Dance Conditioning, and Dance Composition

Performance & Productions

JCSU Repertory Dance Company — traveling company performing locally and out of state

Students choreograph and perform in Fall and Spring dance concerts

Professional Development

Student teaching at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (K-12 partnership)

Faculty connections with theme parks, cruise ships, dance companies, and dance studios for internships and jobs

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.88

Admit rate

45%

school-wide

Grad rate

34%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,260

Before aid

Average net price

$20,894

After aid

Tuition Increases 2026 2027 Academic Year · jcsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 5, 1:54 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Classical and contemporary Concert Dance forms including European-derived and African Diaspora traditions

Movement classes in Modern, Ballet, Jazz with electives in Tap, Pointe, and Hip-Hop

Additional coursework in African Dance, Kinesiology, Dance Conditioning, and Dance Composition

Performance & Productions

JCSU Repertory Dance Company — traveling company performing locally and out of state

Students choreograph and perform in Fall and Spring dance concerts

Professional Development

Student teaching at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (K-12 partnership)

Faculty connections with theme parks, cruise ships, dance companies, and dance studios for internships and jobs

Program Highlights

Training

Classical and contemporary Concert Dance forms including European-derived and African Diaspora traditions

Movement classes in Modern, Ballet, Jazz with electives in Tap, Pointe, and Hip-Hop

Additional coursework in African Dance, Kinesiology, Dance Conditioning, and Dance Composition

Performance & Productions

JCSU Repertory Dance Company — traveling company performing locally and out of state

Students choreograph and perform in Fall and Spring dance concerts

Professional Development

Student teaching at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (K-12 partnership)

Faculty connections with theme parks, cruise ships, dance companies, and dance studios for internships and jobs

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Admissions Faqs · jcsu.edu

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Dance · jcsu.edu

Audition 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

Video or in-Person Audition, 2-4 Min Total

Perform in Modern, Contemporary, or Ballet

Group dances acceptable if you identify which dancer you are in the video

In-person auditions can be scheduled during a campus tour or by taking a program dance class

Dance · jcsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App or JCSU direct application

Dance audition required for acceptance into the major

Video submissions accepted via email — no Acceptd or SlideRoom portal

Dance minor also available (no audition info specified for minor)

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Audition in person on campus or submit a video

In-person: schedule during a campus tour or attend a program dance class

Video: email submission to jotoole@jcsu.edu

Contact

Jaclyn A. O'Toole, Assistant Professor of Dance and Program Coordinator

Phone: 704.330.1392

Email: jotoole@jcsu.edu

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

2.88

Admit rate

45%

school-wide

Grad rate

34%

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

$43K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$23,260

Before aid

Average net price

$20,894

After aid

Tuition Increases 2026 2027 Academic Year · jcsu.edu College Scorecard

Training

Classical and contemporary Concert Dance forms including European-derived and African Diaspora traditions

Movement classes in Modern, Ballet, Jazz with electives in Tap, Pointe, and Hip-Hop

Additional coursework in African Dance, Kinesiology, Dance Conditioning, and Dance Composition

Performance & Productions

JCSU Repertory Dance Company — traveling company performing locally and out of state

Students choreograph and perform in Fall and Spring dance concerts

Professional Development

Student teaching at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (K-12 partnership)

Faculty connections with theme parks, cruise ships, dance companies, and dance studios for internships and jobs

Updated Aug 5, 1:54 AM

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