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In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

Ranked as one of top 25 college dance programs in USA

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Designated 2023 DEL Lab School through Dance Education Laboratory of 92nd Street Y

Outstanding record at American College Dance Association events

Performance & Productions

All dance majors perform every semester, starting freshman year

Three annual concert series plus informal productions

Performance opportunities at Kennedy Center, Joyce Theater, 92nd Street Y

Notable Alumni

Alumni in top companies: Ballet Hispánico, LA Dance Project, Paul Taylor Dance Company

30 minutes from Manhattan with guest artists from NYC

Study Abroad

Opportunities in Sweden, Spain, India, Panama

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

18.4K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,854

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,570

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,828

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,566

After aid

Tuition And Fees · montclair.edu College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked as one of top 25 college dance programs in USA

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Designated 2023 DEL Lab School through Dance Education Laboratory of 92nd Street Y

Outstanding record at American College Dance Association events

Performance & Productions

All dance majors perform every semester, starting freshman year

Three annual concert series plus informal productions

Performance opportunities at Kennedy Center, Joyce Theater, 92nd Street Y

Notable Alumni

Alumni in top companies: Ballet Hispánico, LA Dance Project, Paul Taylor Dance Company

30 minutes from Manhattan with guest artists from NYC

Study Abroad

Opportunities in Sweden, Spain, India, Panama

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Ranked as one of top 25 college dance programs in USA

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Designated 2023 DEL Lab School through Dance Education Laboratory of 92nd Street Y

Outstanding record at American College Dance Association events

Performance & Productions

All dance majors perform every semester, starting freshman year

Three annual concert series plus informal productions

Performance opportunities at Kennedy Center, Joyce Theater, 92nd Street Y

Notable Alumni

Alumni in top companies: Ballet Hispánico, LA Dance Project, Paul Taylor Dance Company

30 minutes from Manhattan with guest artists from NYC

Study Abroad

Opportunities in Sweden, Spain, India, Panama

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$65

Deadline

University Application (Rolling — Complete Before Audition Registration)

BFA Dance · montclair.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Fee

Audition Fee

$65

Deadline

Prescreen Deadline — Campus Audition (Round 1)Nov 10, 2026

Prescreen Deadline — Campus Audition (Round 2)Dec 1, 2026

Prescreen Deadline — Campus Audition (Round 3)Jan 12, 2027

Prescreen Deadline — Campus Audition (Round 4)Feb 9, 2027

Prescreen Deadline — Campus Audition (Round 5)Feb 23, 2027

Prescreen Deadline — Virtual AuditionMar 9, 2027

Auditions

Dancewave

Audition — In Person (New York, NY) — Partner OrganizationOct 11, 2026

Audition — Virtual — Partner OrganizationOct 18, 2026

Montclair Dance Campus

Audition

Nov 20, 2026Dec 11, 2026Jan 22, 2027Feb 19, 2027Mar 5, 2027

Montclair Dance Virtual

AuditionMar 19, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

Dance

Prescreen Solo

2-3 min solo in modern or contemporary genre

Footage must be recent — within past 6 months

Optional second video: 2-3 min solo in different genre (tap, hip hop, ballet, flamenco, etc.)

No gymnastic-style movements (aerials, backflips)

Additional Materials

Headshot / Photo

Full-body dance pose showing line, form, and expression

Resume

Resume of dance experience

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters required

One from an academic teacher

One from a dance professional

Dance professional letter should be emailed to msuadm@montclair.edu with subject: Dance Recommendation/Candidate Name

Transcript

Transcripts required

Statement

Personal statement required

BFA Dance · montclair.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Live Audition Solo

1 min solo in modern/contemporary genre (does not have to be same as prescreen)

Wear shoes or socks in which solo was choreographed

Identify choreographer or note if self-choreographed

No gymnastic-style movements (aerials, backflips)

BFA Dance · montclair.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the university application first; dance materials are uploaded through the Montclair application portal

Partner-organization audition applicants are not required to submit a prescreen video

Partner-audition applicants must still submit all other university application materials

Register with both the partner organization and Montclair's dance portal so the audition result connects to the university application

Current partner organizations (2026-2027 cycle): NYCDA, Dance Awards, Revel, Dance Forward, and Dancewave

What's The Process

Audition Process

Prescreen videos reviewed to determine invitation to full audition

Videos will not be reviewed until all materials are complete

Audition Expectations

In-person: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, includes info session, contemporary class, group improvisation, solo performance

Virtual: 1:45 pm – 5:30 pm EST, includes info session, contemporary class, improvisation, group interviews

Audition details and solo music link sent 3-5 days before audition date

Contact

Christina Paolucci, paoluccic@montclair.edu

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

Artistic merit scholarships based on audition

Academic merit aid for students with 3.0+ GPA

Audition by end of January for stronger opportunity for artistic merit scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Need-based housing grants available

Additional scholarships through College of the Arts (apply in Spring semester)

Application

No separate application required for merit and artistic scholarships

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA

88%

Admit Rate

school-wide

65%

Grad Rate

18.4K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,854

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,570

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$38,828

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,566

After aid

Tuition And Fees · montclair.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Ranked as one of top 25 college dance programs in USA

Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Designated 2023 DEL Lab School through Dance Education Laboratory of 92nd Street Y

Outstanding record at American College Dance Association events

Performance & Productions

All dance majors perform every semester, starting freshman year

Three annual concert series plus informal productions

Performance opportunities at Kennedy Center, Joyce Theater, 92nd Street Y

Notable Alumni

Alumni in top companies: Ballet Hispánico, LA Dance Project, Paul Taylor Dance Company

30 minutes from Manhattan with guest artists from NYC

Study Abroad

Opportunities in Sweden, Spain, India, Panama

Updated 1d ago