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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

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BA/BS Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Dedicated dance studio opened in 2017 for the program

Training

Audition-based training in commercial and concert dance styles, technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

Specialized pathways include Dance Science, Arts Administration, or a custom cluster track

Performance & Productions

Numerous performance opportunities from mainstage to Black Box Theatre

Robust 13-show season with varied performance venues

Home to North Coast Dance Festival and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

Janel Rayome '04 - Administrative Director of Ballet Tech in New York City

Professional Development

Field experience and study abroad opportunities available

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:04 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Dedicated dance studio opened in 2017 for the program

Training

Audition-based training in commercial and concert dance styles, technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

Specialized pathways include Dance Science, Arts Administration, or a custom cluster track

Performance & Productions

Numerous performance opportunities from mainstage to Black Box Theatre

Robust 13-show season with varied performance venues

Home to North Coast Dance Festival and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

Janel Rayome '04 - Administrative Director of Ballet Tech in New York City

Professional Development

Field experience and study abroad opportunities available

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Dedicated dance studio opened in 2017 for the program

Training

Audition-based training in commercial and concert dance styles, technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

Specialized pathways include Dance Science, Arts Administration, or a custom cluster track

Performance & Productions

Numerous performance opportunities from mainstage to Black Box Theatre

Robust 13-show season with varied performance venues

Home to North Coast Dance Festival and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

Janel Rayome '04 - Administrative Director of Ballet Tech in New York City

Professional Development

Field experience and study abroad opportunities available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Official page · apply.nmu.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

Acceptd

Opens

Oct 1, 2027

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Recorded-video audition submission deadline for departmental scholarship considerationMar 1, 2028

Program And Scholarship Auditionsinterviews · nmu.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Technical Skills

Barre exercises: plié in first, second, and fifth positions; tendu en croix; rond de jambe en dehors and en dedans; and grand battement en croix

Pirouettes en dehors and en dedans in both parallel and turned-out positions

Traveling combinations with at least two jumps and two turns on both right and left sides

Solo Dance Performance

One solo dance piece in a style of your choice

Minimum 90 seconds and maximum 2.5 minutes

Demonstrate technical execution, movement control and clarity, performance quality, musical interpretation, dynamic range, and artistic expression

Film in a well-lit, quiet location free from distraction or background noise

Wild Card VideoOptional

Maximum 5 minutes

Use this to show your personality or something meaningful about you, such as a special skill, story, instrument, skit, hobby, comedy, or how-to demonstration

Additional Materials

Slate Video

Record a separate introduction stating your name and, if desired, your pronouns

Speak clearly and directly to the camera

Maximum 10 seconds

The slate is a separate file and is not repeated before the technical-skills or solo recordings

Headshot

Upload a headshot

Resume

Detail all dance training and performance experience

Program And Scholarship Auditionsinterviews · nmu.edu

Verified for Fall 2028 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit dance audition materials through NMU Acceptd when the portal opens

Applicants attending a listed regional dance event that uses Acceptd or Submittable do not need a duplicate NMU submission

Important Notes

NMU states the next theatre and dance application cycle opens October 1, 2027

Submit by March 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

Scholarship offers are sent by April 1

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit materials through Acceptd if you cannot attend an in-person regional or national audition event

A short Zoom interview with faculty may be required after review of the audition

Be prepared to discuss your interest in NMU's Dance program and your past experience

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

The program audition also serves as the departmental scholarship audition

Submit by March 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

Scholarship offers are sent no later than April 1

Incoming first-year students must accept scholarship offers by May 1

School Info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,144

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,744

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$32,618

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,085

After aid

Attendance · nmu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Dedicated dance studio opened in 2017 for the program

Training

Audition-based training in commercial and concert dance styles, technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

Specialized pathways include Dance Science, Arts Administration, or a custom cluster track

Performance & Productions

Numerous performance opportunities from mainstage to Black Box Theatre

Robust 13-show season with varied performance venues

Home to North Coast Dance Festival and Superior Arts Youth Theatre

Notable Alumni

Janel Rayome '04 - Administrative Director of Ballet Tech in New York City

Professional Development

Field experience and study abroad opportunities available

Updated Aug 20, 4:04 PM