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BFA Dance

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BFA Theatre

Musical Theatre

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Highly Selective40+ StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Theatre

Acting

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Directing

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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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Production & Design

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BFA Dance

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BM Vocal Performance

Music Theatre

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BM Vocal Performance

Classical Voice and Opera Studies

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BM Vocal Performance

Contemporary Voice

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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BS Educational Theatre

Applied Theatre

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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Study AbroadK-12

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BS Educational Theatre

Theatre Performance and Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BS Educational Theatre

Drama in Education

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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BM Music Theory and Composition

Contemporary Production and Songwriting

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Virtual Only

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Study AbroadSongwriting

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BM Music Theory and Composition

Concert Music

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Screen Scoring

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MFA Acting

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

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In-Person or Virtual

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Ultra-Selective12-24 Students

Training

•Intensive three-year plus two-summer conservatory curriculum

•Equal emphasis on ballet and contemporary dance techniques

•Somatics and yoga integrated into weekly technique schedule

•Live music integral to technique classes with dedicated team of dance musicians

•Alignment principles and efficient body use woven throughout training

Performance & Productions

•Third-year students perform as ensemble members of Second Avenue Dance Company

•Four guest choreographers per year create new works or set existing master works on company members

•Performances in Jack Crystal Theater and NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Notable Alumni

•Karla Puno Garcia — choreographed the 2023 Tony Awards, first woman of color to do so

•Kyle Abraham — MacArthur Fellow, Bessie Award-winning choreographer

Location

•Greenwich Village location with access to NYC's professional dance ecosystem — BAM, New York Live Arts, Lincoln Center

School Info

Snapshot

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

88%

Grad Rate

28.7K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,326

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$107,748

Before aid

Average Net Price

$37,050

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Training

•Intensive three-year plus two-summer conservatory curriculum

•Equal emphasis on ballet and contemporary dance techniques

•Somatics and yoga integrated into weekly technique schedule

•Live music integral to technique classes with dedicated team of dance musicians

•Alignment principles and efficient body use woven throughout training

Performance & Productions

•Third-year students perform as ensemble members of Second Avenue Dance Company

•Four guest choreographers per year create new works or set existing master works on company members

•Performances in Jack Crystal Theater and NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Notable Alumni

•Karla Puno Garcia — choreographed the 2023 Tony Awards, first woman of color to do so

•Kyle Abraham — MacArthur Fellow, Bessie Award-winning choreographer

Location

•Greenwich Village location with access to NYC's professional dance ecosystem — BAM, New York Live Arts, Lincoln Center

Program Highlights

Training

•Intensive three-year plus two-summer conservatory curriculum

•Equal emphasis on ballet and contemporary dance techniques

•Somatics and yoga integrated into weekly technique schedule

•Live music integral to technique classes with dedicated team of dance musicians

•Alignment principles and efficient body use woven throughout training

Performance & Productions

•Third-year students perform as ensemble members of Second Avenue Dance Company

•Four guest choreographers per year create new works or set existing master works on company members

•Performances in Jack Crystal Theater and NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Notable Alumni

•Karla Puno Garcia — choreographed the 2023 Tony Awards, first woman of color to do so

•Kyle Abraham — MacArthur Fellow, Bessie Award-winning choreographer

Location

•Greenwich Village location with access to NYC's professional dance ecosystem — BAM, New York Live Arts, Lincoln Center

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$85

Deadline

Early DecisionNov 1, 2026

Early Decision IIJan 1, 2027

Regular DecisionJan 5, 2027

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Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the prescreen.

Deadline

Early Decision I prescreen deadline (9:00 AM ET)Nov 2, 2026

Early Decision I virtual callback solo and improv submission deadlineNov 7, 2026

Early Decision II prescreen deadline (9:00 AM ET)Jan 4, 2027

Early Decision II virtual callback solo and improv submission deadlineJan 9, 2027

Regular Decision prescreen deadline (9:00 AM ET)Jan 18, 2027

Regular Decision virtual callback solo and improv submission deadlineFeb 3, 2027

Dance internal transfer application deadlineMar 1, 2027

Dance external transfer Common App deadlineMar 15, 2027

Internal and external transfer prescreen deadline (9:00 AM ET)Mar 19, 2027

Transfer virtual callback solo and improv submission deadlineApr 3, 2027

Auditions

Early Decision I virtual Zoom callback (10:00 AM-6:00 PM ET)Nov 8, 2026

Early Decision I callback (New York)Nov 13, 2026

Early Decision II virtual Zoom callback (10:00 AM-6:00 PM ET)Jan 10, 2027

Early Decision II callback (New York)Jan 19, 2027

Regular application deadlineJan 30, 2027

Regular Decision callback (New York; morning and afternoon sessions)Feb 5, 2027

Regular application deadlineFeb 6, 2027

Regular Decision virtual Zoom callback (10:00 AM-6:00 PM ET)Feb 7, 2027

Transfer virtual Zoom callback (10:00 AM-6:00 PM ET)Apr 4, 2027

Transfer callback (New York)Apr 9, 2027

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Prescreen Requirements

Dance

Requirements

•Prescreen Video Class

Ballet (Center Work, No Barre)

•Contemporary material

•Ballet shoes required for ballet portion (no pointe shoes)

•Bare feet expected for contemporary portion

Additional Materials

Resume

•Industry standard performing arts resume

Audition Form

•Submitted through artistic portal

Official SourceVerified for Fall 2027 entry

Callback Requirements

Dance

Callback Audition

•Ballet and contemporary class

•Improvisational component

•Solo performance (up to 2 minutes, no pointe solos)

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Must submit Common Application to NYU first

•Personalized link to Dance Artistic Review portal sent after Common App submission (allow up to 10 days)

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Materials reviewed by faculty evaluators

•Callback notifications sent via email by Undergraduate Admissions

•Must schedule callback within 48 hours of invitation

•Arrive 30 minutes prior to callback time

•Virtual callback process available for those unable to attend in-person

•Transfer students may attend Regular Decision auditions if prescreen submitted early

•New York (111 Second Avenue)

•Los Angeles (Orange County School of the Arts)

•Chicago (Chicago Academy for the Arts)

•Cut-off time for submitting pre-screening materials is 9:00AM ET on the final deadline date

School Info

Snapshot

3.81

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

88%

Grad Rate

28.7K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$75,326

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$107,748

Before aid

Average Net Price

$37,050

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Intensive three-year plus two-summer conservatory curriculum

•Equal emphasis on ballet and contemporary dance techniques

•Somatics and yoga integrated into weekly technique schedule

•Live music integral to technique classes with dedicated team of dance musicians

•Alignment principles and efficient body use woven throughout training

Performance & Productions

•Third-year students perform as ensemble members of Second Avenue Dance Company

•Four guest choreographers per year create new works or set existing master works on company members

•Performances in Jack Crystal Theater and NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts

Notable Alumni

•Karla Puno Garcia — choreographed the 2023 Tony Awards, first woman of color to do so

•Kyle Abraham — MacArthur Fellow, Bessie Award-winning choreographer

Location

•Greenwich Village location with access to NYC's professional dance ecosystem — BAM, New York Live Arts, Lincoln Center

Updated 4d ago