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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
Interview Required
Virtual Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Comprehensive advanced dance training in modern, ballet, jazz, and tap
•Specialty courses in partnering, improvisation, musical theatre styles, and pointe
•Individualized attention in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Fall and spring dance concerts, musicals, and Tent Theatre (AEA summer repertory)
•Performance opportunities in local and regional productions
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Career paths include performing, choreography, dance education, dance science, and graduate studies
•Graduates prepared for careers on stage, television, and film
Key Info
Prescreen Requirements
Dance
TWO DANCE VIDEOS
SOLO VIDEO (2-3 min)
•Perform a solo dance in your choice of style
•If tap is your preferred style, include tap plus an additional style (no submissions should be tap only)
SECOND VIDEO (1-3 min)
•Submit a second video in a different style/genre from your solo
•This can include short combinations, a barre sequence, or a performance video
•Feel free to include several genres to assist with placement
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Submission Specifications
•State your name at the beginning of your video
Additional Materials
HEADSHOT
•Required
RESUME
•Required
ESSAY (200-500 words)
•Describe your goals and aspirations related to pursuing a dance degree at MSU
•Discuss your dance background
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Submit application through Acceptd
•Auditions are ongoing and set up by appointment after application submission
IMPORTANT
•Applying early is recommended as audition spaces are first-come, first-served
What's The Process
ADMISSION
•Audition-based admission via video submission through Acceptd
•After submitting application, dance faculty will contact you to schedule an interview over Zoom
INTERVIEW
•Conducted virtually via Zoom
•Opportunity to discuss your training goals and learn about the program
Program info updated Yesterday
Academic School Information
3.71
Avg GPA (W)
91%
Admit Rate
58%
Grad Rate
13,407
Enrollment
$49,827
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,024
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,928
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$17,502
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$12,238
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,195
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,688
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,590
Family Income $110k+$19,887
