Public school6.6K

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI

Test-FreeGreek Life

Program

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

Quick links

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

Browse programs

Quick Links

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

Quick Links

BFA Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

Quick Links

BFA Musical Theatre

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsStudy Abroad

Quick Links

BFA Theatre Technology and Design

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

SelectiveStudy Abroad

Quick Links

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

Quick Links

BA/BS Theatre and Entertainment Arts

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

25-40 StudentsStudy Abroad

Program Recognition

•Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

•Brand new dance studio built in 2017 dedicated to the program

Training

•Focus on technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

•Optional specializations: Dance Science, Dance Business, or 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 options including study abroad opportunities

Academic info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,085

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$14,277

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,773

before aid

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

$0-30k$7,697

$30-48k$7,185

$48-75k$11,051

$75-110k$16,324

$110k+$22,268

View full data on College Scorecard

Program info updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

•Brand new dance studio built in 2017 dedicated to the program

Training

•Focus on technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

•Optional specializations: Dance Science, Dance Business, or 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 options including study abroad opportunities

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

•Brand new dance studio built in 2017 dedicated to the program

Training

•Focus on technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

•Optional specializations: Dance Science, Dance Business, or 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 options including study abroad opportunities

Key Info

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Deadline

Scholarship DeadlineJan 1, 2026

Auditions

Pittsburgh Unifieds (Pittsburgh, PA)Oct 10, 2025

Eisenhower See and Be Seen (Bloomfield Hills, MI)Oct 11, 2025

Global Talent Education (Atlanta, GA)Nov 8, 2025

Audition dateMid Atlantic Theatre and Dance (Glassboro, NJ)Texas Thespian Festival (Corpus Christi, TX)Nov 14, 2025

Texas Thespian Festival (Grapevine, TX)Nov 19, 2025

Oakland Dance Festival (Farmington, MI)Nov 21, 2025

Michigan Thespian Festival (Lansing, MI)Dec 12, 2025

Audition dateIllinois Thespian Festival (Champaign, IL)Minnesota Thespian Festival (Eden Prairie, MN)Jan 8, 2026

Virginia Thespian Festival (McLean, VA)Jan 9, 2026

NUA Chicago (Chicago, IL)Feb 2, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

Technique Elements

•Pirouettes en dehors (outside) and en dedans (inside) in both parallel and turned-out positions

•Short movement phrase including développé to the side (or tilt), layout, and arabesque

•Traveling combination including your choice of jumps and turns on both right and left sides

Solo Dance Performance

•ONE SOLO DANCE PIECE in the style of your choice

•Minimum 90 seconds, maximum 2.5 minutes

•Should demonstrate both technical and artistic excellence

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

•Full body must be visible for entire performance

Wildcard / Special Skill (Optional)

•Optional 'Wild Card' Video (not to exceed 3 minutes): Think of this as an opportunity to show us your personality or something about you—what do you want us to know about you? This video might include a special skill, an interesting story about yourself, a passion speech, an instrument you play, a skit, a hobby that is meaningful to you, a day in your life, stand-up comedy, a 'how-to' video, etc.—let us know who you are!

Additional Materials

Slate Video

•Brief close-up shot stating your full name, current city, state, country, and the piece you will be performing (including the choreographer)

Headshot

•Upload to audition form

Resume

•Detail all dance training, as well as performance experience

Official Source

Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit audition materials via Acceptd — no cost to applicant

•Must include ALL required materials to be considered for program acceptance and scholarships

•Apply to NMU separately — no fee to apply

Important Notes

•Applications must be submitted by January 1 for departmental scholarship consideration

•Scholarship offers sent no later than February 1

•Offers must be formally accepted by March 31

What's The Process

Audition Process

•A short Zoom interview with faculty may be required after reviewing your audition

•Be prepared to discuss your interest in the BA/BS Dance program and past experience

•Rolling admission — you may hear relatively soon after your audition

Audition Expectations

•Submit video materials via Acceptd, OR audition live at a regional/national event

•If attending an event that uses Acceptd or Submittable, no separate Acceptd submission needed

•Total video package should not exceed 3 minutes (not including Wild Card video)

Scholarship Info

Scholarship Consideration

•Departmental scholarships awarded based on auditions

•Applications must be submitted by January 1 for consideration

•Scholarship offers sent no later than February 1

•Offers must be formally accepted by March 31

Academic info

Snapshot

3.33

Avg GPA (W)

84%

Admit Rate

school-wide

52%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$14,085

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$14,277

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,773

before aid

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

$0-30k$7,697

$30-48k$7,185

$48-75k$11,051

$75-110k$16,324

$110k+$22,268

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Only collegiate dance program in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

•Brand new dance studio built in 2017 dedicated to the program

Training

•Focus on technique, composition, performance, pedagogy, and science

•Optional specializations: Dance Science, Dance Business, or 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 options including study abroad opportunities

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM

Northern Michigan University

Browse programs

Program Highlights

Key Info

Audition Requirements

Good to Know

What's The Process

Scholarship Info

Academic info

Program Highlights

Program Highlights

Key Info

Audition Requirements

Good to Know

What's The Process

Scholarship Info

School Info

Northern Michigan University

Browse programs

Program Highlights

Key Info

Audition Requirements

Good to Know

What's The Process

Scholarship Info

Academic info

Program Highlights

Program Highlights

Key Info

Audition Requirements

Good to Know

What's The Process

Scholarship Info

School Info