Johnson C. Smith University
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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•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
•JCSU Repertory Dance Company — traveling company performing locally and out of state
•Students choreograph and perform in Fall and Spring dance concerts
CARREER PREPARATION
•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
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Priority (Presidential Scholarship)Oct 15, 2025
Priority (Presidential Scholarship)Dec 15, 2025
Priority (Presidential Scholarship)Feb 15, 2026
Rolling
Fee
$25
Program AppApplication
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Audition Requirements
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
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•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 FORMAT
•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
Program info updated 6d ago
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•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
•JCSU Repertory Dance Company — traveling company performing locally and out of state
•Students choreograph and perform in Fall and Spring dance concerts
CARREER PREPARATION
•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 6d ago
Academic School Information
2.88
Avg GPA (W)
45%
Admit Rate
34%
Grad Rate
1,244
Enrollment
$42,680
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$21,300
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$20,894
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$19,940
Family Income $30k - $48k$21,165
Family Income $48k - $75k$21,005
Family Income $75k - $110k$19,722
Family Income $110k+$29,050
