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Dance Minor

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•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Intensive interdisciplinary study of music, theatre, and dance

Training

•120-credit program with 81 credits in the major

•Six semesters of applied voice (12 credits)

•12 credits of dance electives across ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and MT-specific styles

•Biannual BFA evaluations required to continue in program

Performance & Productions

•Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres and rehearsal spaces

•Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

•Annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase for seniors performing for casting directors, agents, and talent managers

•Students must audition for all main-stage productions and accept assigned roles

Notable Alumni

•Alice Ripley ('86) — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical for Next to Normal; Broadway: Side Show, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, The Who's Tommy

•Kirk Lydell ('16) — National tour of A Bronx Tale

Study Abroad

•International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

Academic info

Snapshot

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

19.3K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$20,787

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$13,232

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,082

before aid

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

$0-30k$15,280

$30-48k$15,718

$48-75k$17,296

$75-110k$23,685

$110k+$26,278

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Intensive interdisciplinary study of music, theatre, and dance

Training

•120-credit program with 81 credits in the major

•Six semesters of applied voice (12 credits)

•12 credits of dance electives across ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and MT-specific styles

•Biannual BFA evaluations required to continue in program

Performance & Productions

•Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres and rehearsal spaces

•Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

•Annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase for seniors performing for casting directors, agents, and talent managers

•Students must audition for all main-stage productions and accept assigned roles

Notable Alumni

•Alice Ripley ('86) — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical for Next to Normal; Broadway: Side Show, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, The Who's Tommy

•Kirk Lydell ('16) — National tour of A Bronx Tale

Study Abroad

•International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Intensive interdisciplinary study of music, theatre, and dance

Training

•120-credit program with 81 credits in the major

•Six semesters of applied voice (12 credits)

•12 credits of dance electives across ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and MT-specific styles

•Biannual BFA evaluations required to continue in program

Performance & Productions

•Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres and rehearsal spaces

•Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

•Annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase for seniors performing for casting directors, agents, and talent managers

•Students must audition for all main-stage productions and accept assigned roles

Notable Alumni

•Alice Ripley ('86) — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical for Next to Normal; Broadway: Side Show, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, The Who's Tommy

•Kirk Lydell ('16) — National tour of A Bronx Tale

Study Abroad

•International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$50Waiver

International Fee

$70

Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionRolling

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Deadline

In-Person Audition Registration DeadlineMar 1, 2026

Virtual Submission DeadlineMar 5, 2026

Acceptd Application DeadlineApr 15, 2026

Auditions

In-Person Audition (Kent Campus)Feb 27, 2026

In-Person Audition (Kent Campus)Feb 28, 2026

Final Audition (Kent Campus)Mar 6, 2026

Audition Requirements

Songs

TWO CONTRASTING SONGS FROM STANDARD MUSICAL THEATRE REPERTORY

•One up-tempo and one ballad

•Both selections must be memorized

•In-person selections should not exceed 32 bars, about one minute each

•Virtual selections should not exceed two minutes combined

•In-person monologue and vocal selections together should not exceed three minutes total

Accompaniment

•Vocal selections must be sung with accompaniment

•A cappella singing or submissions are not permitted

•For in-person auditions, an accompanist is provided

•For virtual auditions, use recorded accompaniment

Monologues

ONE CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE FROM A PUBLISHED PLAY

•Must be memorized

•For virtual auditions: not to exceed one minute

•For in-person auditions: combined with vocal selections, total should not exceed three minutes

Dance

In-Person Dance Call

•Group dance/movement call at 5:00 PM on audition day

•Candidates must demonstrate potential in dance

Virtual Dance Submission

•Submit a video demonstrating basic dance skills:

-Skill #1: Clean double pirouette on right and left sides (turned in or turned out)

-Skill #2: Grand jeté on right and left sides (straight leg or through développé)

-Skill #3: Pas de bourrée on right and left sides

-Skill #4: Battement on right and left sides

•Dance reel encouraged if available

Attire

•Dance attire required

•Bring ballet slippers and/or jazz shoes if available

Additional Materials

Application Materials

•Contact information

•Education history (including SAT/ACT scores and GPA)

•Vocal and dance training histories

•Vocal and monologue selections for audition

•Previous theatre experience

•Two letters of recommendation

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Application Logistics

•Register for audition via Acceptd

•Apply for university admission separately

•In-person audition registration: at least one week prior to audition date

•Last day to apply for in-person audition: March 1, 2026

•Virtual submission deadline: March 5, 2026

•Acceptd application deadline: April 15, 2026

Program Requirements

•Students admitted directly into the major in first semester

•Biannual BFA evaluations required to remain in program

•Minimum 2.5 major GPA required

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Choose either in-person or virtual audition

•In-person: three parts — acting, singing, and dance call

•Virtual: upload video submissions via Acceptd

•Selective admission — must demonstrate potential in acting, voice, and dance

•Individual auditions: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

•Meet and greet: 4:00 PM

•Dance call: 5:00 PM

•Combined monologue and vocal selections must not exceed three minutes total

•Video submissions accepted on a rolling basis through March 5, 2026

•Results posted after the final audition date of March 6, 2026

Decisions

•Final auditions for Fall 2026 entry: March 6, 2026

•Notifications sent approximately two weeks after last audition

Contact

•Musical Theatre Coordinator: Terri Kent — tkent@kent.edu, 330-672-0107

•Audition registration: theatre@kent.edu

•Re-audition inquiries: Donna Miller — dmille13@kent.edu, 330-672-0106

Scholarship Info

Scholarships

•Merit-based scholarships available through the School of Theatre and Dance

•Roe Green Scholars — artistic merit-based scholarships funded by $1 million gift

•Scholarship information provided at time of admission

Academic info

Snapshot

86%

Admit Rate

school-wide

64%

Grad Rate

19.3K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$20,787

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$13,232

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,082

before aid

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

$0-30k$15,280

$30-48k$15,718

$48-75k$17,296

$75-110k$23,685

$110k+$26,278

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

•Intensive interdisciplinary study of music, theatre, and dance

Training

•120-credit program with 81 credits in the major

•Six semesters of applied voice (12 credits)

•12 credits of dance electives across ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and MT-specific styles

•Biannual BFA evaluations required to continue in program

Performance & Productions

•Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres and rehearsal spaces

•Porthouse Theatre — professional outdoor summer venue

•Annual New York City Musical Theatre Showcase for seniors performing for casting directors, agents, and talent managers

•Students must audition for all main-stage productions and accept assigned roles

Notable Alumni

•Alice Ripley ('86) — Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Musical for Next to Normal; Broadway: Side Show, Sunset Boulevard, Les Misérables, The Who's Tommy

•Kirk Lydell ('16) — National tour of A Bronx Tale

Study Abroad

•International exchange with the College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) in Hyōgo, Japan

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