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New World School of the Arts

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Program Recognition

•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

•BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Training

•Progressive four-year BFA requiring 130 total credits (40 lower, 60 upper, 30 general education)

•Grounded in classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz with exposure to newer and world dance forms

•Courses in dance composition, music theory, dance history, anatomy with lab, kinesiology, movement analysis, criticism, digital design, and somatic practices

•11 elective credits with options including tap, pilates, Spanish dance, acting for dancers, and performance techniques

Notable Alumni

•Robert Battle — artistic director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

•Mia Michaels — Emmy Award-winning choreographer (So You Think You Can Dance)

Performance & Productions

•Performance integrated into training at all levels

•Numerous opportunities to perform own works and works by faculty and distinguished guest choreographers

•Variety of stages and settings across downtown Miami

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Program Recognition

•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

•BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Training

•Progressive four-year BFA requiring 130 total credits (40 lower, 60 upper, 30 general education)

•Grounded in classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz with exposure to newer and world dance forms

•Courses in dance composition, music theory, dance history, anatomy with lab, kinesiology, movement analysis, criticism, digital design, and somatic practices

•11 elective credits with options including tap, pilates, Spanish dance, acting for dancers, and performance techniques

Notable Alumni

•Robert Battle — artistic director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

•Mia Michaels — Emmy Award-winning choreographer (So You Think You Can Dance)

Performance & Productions

•Performance integrated into training at all levels

•Numerous opportunities to perform own works and works by faculty and distinguished guest choreographers

•Variety of stages and settings across downtown Miami

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

•BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Training

•Progressive four-year BFA requiring 130 total credits (40 lower, 60 upper, 30 general education)

•Grounded in classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz with exposure to newer and world dance forms

•Courses in dance composition, music theory, dance history, anatomy with lab, kinesiology, movement analysis, criticism, digital design, and somatic practices

•11 elective credits with options including tap, pilates, Spanish dance, acting for dancers, and performance techniques

Notable Alumni

•Robert Battle — artistic director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

•Mia Michaels — Emmy Award-winning choreographer (So You Think You Can Dance)

Performance & Productions

•Performance integrated into training at all levels

•Numerous opportunities to perform own works and works by faculty and distinguished guest choreographers

•Variety of stages and settings across downtown Miami

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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PriorityMar 7, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

NWSA Day of DanceNov 14, 2025

On-Campus AuditionJan 23, 2026

On-Campus AuditionFeb 27, 2026

On-Campus AuditionMar 20, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

In-Person Audition

•Modern warm-up, improvisation, ballet centre, and jazz portion

•One-minute solo in modern/contemporary, ballet, or jazz

•Bring a recording of your music in two formats

Video Audition (Alternative)

•Email video link (YouTube, Vimeo) to mlburns@mdc.edu

Requirements

•Technique Demonstration (5 min total)

•Modern/Contemporary: in-place total body movement at all levels demonstrating balance, extension, torso use, isolations, and off-center control

•Modern/Contemporary through space: turns, falls, and jumping at slow and fast tempos

•Ballet barre: several examples of barre work

•Ballet center: adagio including grand plies, developpes, promenades, and pirouettes

•Ballet through space: waltz combination, petite allegro (pas de bourree, changements, entrechats-quatre, sissones, glissades, pas de chats, brises), grand allegro (grand jetes, tours en l'air, tour jetes)

Requirements

•Solo Performance (1 min)

•Modern, jazz, or ballet style

•May be from classic/contemporary repertoire or original work

Ballet

Ballet Centre (Included in Audition)

•Adagio: grand plies, developpes, promenades, pirouettes

•Petite allegro: pas de bourree, changements, entrechats-quatre, sissones, glissades, pas de chats, brises

•Grand allegro: grand jetes, grand jetes entrechats, tours en l'air, tour jetes

Additional Materials

Introduction Video

•Video audition only

•State your name, where you are from, and why the NWSA BFA program interests you

Letters of Recommendation

•Two letters of recommendation from recent arts or educational instructors/counselors

•Submit to Director of Student Services: natkins@mdc.edu

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Complete free NWSA application at nwsacollege.org/application/

•Video auditions emailed to mlburns@mdc.edu

•Official transcripts not required during application; required upon final acceptance

Enrollment

•Rolling admissions with March 7 priority deadline

•In-person audition strongly recommended over video

•Students may audition for more than one division, but course of study limited to one

Contact

•Dance audition inquiries: 305-237-3135

•College Student Services: 305-237-3472

What's The Process

In-Person Audition (Strongly Recommended)

•Held at NWSA, 25 NE 2nd Street, Miami, FL, 8th floor

•Audition includes modern warm-up, improvisation, ballet centre, jazz portion, solo, and interview

•Free parking in adjacent garage on NE 3rd Street

•Arrive as early as 7:30am — allow extra time for Miami traffic

Audition Process

•Talent and potential as a performer

•Level and quality of prior training

•Musicality

Audition Expectations

•Solid color leotard (female) or close-fitting black/white t-shirt (male)

•Black, pink, or skin-tone tights (adjustable for bare feet)

•Ballet slippers and jazz shoes

•Long hair pulled back and secured, no large jewelry

Video Audition (Alternative)

•Email video link to mlburns@mdc.edu

•Begin video by stating your name and introducing each section

Scholarship Info

Nwsa Merit Scholarship

•Awarded annually based on merit demonstrated through audition or portfolio review

•Applicable to tuition and fees at MDC (lower division) or UF (upper division)

•Awarded upon recommendation of division faculty

Additional Aid

•Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship covers tuition for Miami-Dade County residents

•MDC Presidential Scholars: merit-based, requires 3.50+ GPA, covers tuition plus stipends

•Federal financial aid available through FAFSA

Program Recognition

•Accredited by National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

•BFA degree conferred by University of Florida

•Lower division (years 1-2) through Miami Dade College; upper division (years 3-4) through University of Florida

Training

•Progressive four-year BFA requiring 130 total credits (40 lower, 60 upper, 30 general education)

•Grounded in classical ballet, modern dance, and jazz with exposure to newer and world dance forms

•Courses in dance composition, music theory, dance history, anatomy with lab, kinesiology, movement analysis, criticism, digital design, and somatic practices

•11 elective credits with options including tap, pilates, Spanish dance, acting for dancers, and performance techniques

Notable Alumni

•Robert Battle — artistic director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

•Mia Michaels — Emmy Award-winning choreographer (So You Think You Can Dance)

Performance & Productions

•Performance integrated into training at all levels

•Numerous opportunities to perform own works and works by faculty and distinguished guest choreographers

•Variety of stages and settings across downtown Miami

Updated Jun 24, 1:21 AM