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The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts

Norwalk, CT

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer Out

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

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AA Musical Theatre Dance Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer Out

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AA Commercial Dance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer Out

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AA TV/Film Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer Out

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BFA Musical Theatre Performance

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program profile

Selective12-24 Students

Training

•Dance-focused program for budding triple threats with very strong dance abilities

•Incredibly rigorous and physically demanding

•Includes Gymnastics, Acting for the Camera, and Voice-Over courses

•Available as 2-year Associate of Arts or accelerated 3-year BFA

•Taught by Broadway and Commercial dance choreographers and Broadway dance captains

Notable Alumni

•Peli Woods (Frozen)

•Najah Hetsberger (Ain't Too Proud)

•Chelsea Nicole Mitchell (Cats)

•Hannah Schreer (Come Fall in Love)

•Caleb Mathura (Come Fall in Love)

Professional Development

•Partners with A1 Conference for summer theatre auditions

•Students encouraged to audition for professional shows while in school

•MainStage musical performance opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2026: 17 students

•Class of 2025: 15 students

School Info

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,365

Before aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Dance-focused program for budding triple threats with very strong dance abilities

•Incredibly rigorous and physically demanding

•Includes Gymnastics, Acting for the Camera, and Voice-Over courses

•Available as 2-year Associate of Arts or accelerated 3-year BFA

•Taught by Broadway and Commercial dance choreographers and Broadway dance captains

Notable Alumni

•Peli Woods (Frozen)

•Najah Hetsberger (Ain't Too Proud)

•Chelsea Nicole Mitchell (Cats)

•Hannah Schreer (Come Fall in Love)

•Caleb Mathura (Come Fall in Love)

Professional Development

•Partners with A1 Conference for summer theatre auditions

•Students encouraged to audition for professional shows while in school

•MainStage musical performance opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2026: 17 students

•Class of 2025: 15 students

Program Highlights

Training

•Dance-focused program for budding triple threats with very strong dance abilities

•Incredibly rigorous and physically demanding

•Includes Gymnastics, Acting for the Camera, and Voice-Over courses

•Available as 2-year Associate of Arts or accelerated 3-year BFA

•Taught by Broadway and Commercial dance choreographers and Broadway dance captains

Notable Alumni

•Peli Woods (Frozen)

•Najah Hetsberger (Ain't Too Proud)

•Chelsea Nicole Mitchell (Cats)

•Hannah Schreer (Come Fall in Love)

•Caleb Mathura (Come Fall in Love)

Professional Development

•Partners with A1 Conference for summer theatre auditions

•Students encouraged to audition for professional shows while in school

•MainStage musical performance opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2026: 17 students

•Class of 2025: 15 students

Audition Requirements

Songs

•Two songs, no longer than 90 seconds each

•At least one should be contemporary musical theatre

•The other selection may also be musical theatre or pop/rock/etc.

Accompaniment

•Live accompaniment is provided for on-campus and many regional auditions

•Have pre-recorded accompaniment on hand as a backup for regional auditions

Additional Material

•The audition panel may ask for additional prepared material from your book

Monologues

No Monologue Required

•No monologue required for in-person auditions

Dance

Dance Call

•All applicants must attend a dance call as part of the audition process

•If dance call not offered at your audition location, submit 2 videos showcasing dance ability

Video Alternative (If No Dance Call Available)

•1 or 2 dance videos in the style of your choosing (60-90 sec each, not to exceed 2 min)

•At least 1 should be MT/jazz or similar style

•Must be easily identifiable in video

Additional Materials

Required Application Materials

•Headshot and resume

•Required personal statement

Optional Prerecorded Materials

•1 song cut (30-60 seconds, not to exceed 90 seconds)

-Contemporary styles (musical theatre or pop/rock/etc.) preferred

•1 or 2 dance videos (60-90 seconds each, not to exceed 2 minutes)

-At least 1 should be musical theatre/jazz or a similar style

-Must be easily identifiable in video

•1 optional contemporary monologue (1980s or later, no longer than 90 seconds)

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Applications for the Class of 2030 open in August 2026

•Regular application deadline: March 1; late applications considered case by case

•Must register for an audition by March 15 after submitting the application

Eligibility

•High school diploma or equivalent required by enrollment

•Minimum 2.0 GPA required

•Fall enrollment only

•Unable to accept international students requiring a student visa

•Denied applicants may reapply the following year; after three unsuccessful attempts across all majors, applicants are no longer eligible

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

What's The Process

Audition Process

•After submitting the application, students receive audition registration instructions by email

•Students who submit an application but do not schedule an audition by March 15 are automatically rejected

Audition Expectations

•Must register for and attend one scheduled in-person audition

•Auditions are available on a first-come, first-served basis

•All applicants must attend a dance call as part of the audition process

•If a dance call is not offered at the audition location, submit 2 videos showcasing dance ability

Decisions

•Callbacks may be requested and scheduled directly with the student

•Three possible outcomes: Admission, Waitlist, or Denial

•Admission status is sent by email no later than March 31; all admission offers for March 1 applications are notified by April 1

Scholarship Info

Merit-Based Scholarships

•All students automatically considered for limited number of merit-based scholarships

•Admits without consideration of financial background or ability to pay

Needs-Based Aid

•Additional needs-based scholarships and financial assistance available with additional documentation

•Cannot accept federal grants/loans

School Info

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,365

Before aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Dance-focused program for budding triple threats with very strong dance abilities

•Incredibly rigorous and physically demanding

•Includes Gymnastics, Acting for the Camera, and Voice-Over courses

•Available as 2-year Associate of Arts or accelerated 3-year BFA

•Taught by Broadway and Commercial dance choreographers and Broadway dance captains

Notable Alumni

•Peli Woods (Frozen)

•Najah Hetsberger (Ain't Too Proud)

•Chelsea Nicole Mitchell (Cats)

•Hannah Schreer (Come Fall in Love)

•Caleb Mathura (Come Fall in Love)

Professional Development

•Partners with A1 Conference for summer theatre auditions

•Students encouraged to audition for professional shows while in school

•MainStage musical performance opportunities available

Verified Recent Class Sizes

•Class of 2026: 17 students

•Class of 2025: 15 students

Updated 1d ago