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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Louisiana's only public BFA in Dance

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Rigorous technique training in ballet, modern, and contemporary styles

Choreograph and perform your own culminating dance concert

4-6 full stage productions per semester including dance concerts

Guest artists and national festival exposure

Professional Development

Summer Dance Intensive program

Summer dinner theatre productions

Career paths in performance, choreography, education, and dance therapy

Facilities

Large dance studio with sprung dance floor

Dedicated tap dance studio with sprung tap floor

1,400-seat proscenium stage and intimate performance spaces

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,212

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,652

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,218

Before aid

Average net price

$13,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nsula.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 28, 3:19 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Louisiana's only public BFA in Dance

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Rigorous technique training in ballet, modern, and contemporary styles

Choreograph and perform your own culminating dance concert

4-6 full stage productions per semester including dance concerts

Guest artists and national festival exposure

Professional Development

Summer Dance Intensive program

Summer dinner theatre productions

Career paths in performance, choreography, education, and dance therapy

Facilities

Large dance studio with sprung dance floor

Dedicated tap dance studio with sprung tap floor

1,400-seat proscenium stage and intimate performance spaces

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Louisiana's only public BFA in Dance

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Rigorous technique training in ballet, modern, and contemporary styles

Choreograph and perform your own culminating dance concert

4-6 full stage productions per semester including dance concerts

Guest artists and national festival exposure

Professional Development

Summer Dance Intensive program

Summer dinner theatre productions

Career paths in performance, choreography, education, and dance therapy

Facilities

Large dance studio with sprung dance floor

Dedicated tap dance studio with sprung tap floor

1,400-seat proscenium stage and intimate performance spaces

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$20

International Fee

$30

Deadline

International Preferred DeadlineJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

International Student Admission Requirements · nsula.edu

Program AppApplication

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Auditions

Scholarship Audition (Natchitoches, LA)

Sep 25, 2026Oct 2 & 30, 2026Feb 19, 2027Mar 19, 2027Apr 23, 2027

Theatre · nsula.edu

Scholarship Audition and Interview Requirements

Optional audition and interview for scholarship consideration only; they are not required for program admission.

Dance

Dance Solo, 2-3 Min

Perform a solo in any dance style

May be asked to demonstrate additional technical skills

Bring your own accompaniment on a digital device

Bring any necessary dongles/adapters to connect to the sound system

Attire

Wear appropriate dance attire

Theatre · nsula.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must maintain 2.5 GPA to participate in productions

Scholarships available to majors only

What's The Process

Audition Process

Contact Brett Garfinkel at garfinkelb@nsula.edu to schedule an audition

If unable to attend a scheduled date, request an alternative

Phone: 318-357-4483

Fall: September 19, September 26, October 25, October 31

Spring: February 20, February 28, March 13, April 24

Video submissions accepted year-round

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions on campus in Natchitoches, LA

Video submissions also accepted

Faculty interview may be part of the audition process

Dress in appropriate dance attire

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Performance-based scholarships available to declared majors

Awarded based on audition and faculty interview

Students must reapply each year

Scholarship increases possible for students showing improvement

Scholarships may be reduced or revoked for GPA below 2.5 or lack of improvement

Out-of-State Tuition Waiver

Available to out-of-state students receiving theatre/dance scholarships

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.37

Admit rate

93%

school-wide

Grad rate

43%

Enrollment

5.5K

Earnings

$47K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,212

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$19,652

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$29,218

Before aid

Average net price

$13,606

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · nsula.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Louisiana's only public BFA in Dance

NAST accredited — one of only 150 programs in the U.S.

Designated Center of Excellence in the Arts by the University of Louisiana System

Training

Rigorous technique training in ballet, modern, and contemporary styles

Choreograph and perform your own culminating dance concert

4-6 full stage productions per semester including dance concerts

Guest artists and national festival exposure

Professional Development

Summer Dance Intensive program

Summer dinner theatre productions

Career paths in performance, choreography, education, and dance therapy

Facilities

Large dance studio with sprung dance floor

Dedicated tap dance studio with sprung tap floor

1,400-seat proscenium stage and intimate performance spaces

Updated Sep 28, 3:19 PM