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No PrescreenScholarship AuditionScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

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BA Dance

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Program Recognition

•Intimate, holistic learning environment with dedicated faculty

•Non-competitive Pacific Dance Ensemble embracing inclusion and diversity

•Teaching assistant opportunities and Portland dance scene access

Training

•Training in ballet, contemporary, and jazz techniques

•Two main-stage dance concerts per year with Pacific Dance Ensemble

•American College Dance Association conference participation

•Integrative capstone projects combining dance with art, media, chemistry, education, and more

Professional Development

•Alumni working as professional dancers, dance educators, studio teachers, and arts administrators

•Preparation for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$60,100

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,856

Before aid

Average Net Price

$35,273

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Intimate, holistic learning environment with dedicated faculty

•Non-competitive Pacific Dance Ensemble embracing inclusion and diversity

•Teaching assistant opportunities and Portland dance scene access

Training

•Training in ballet, contemporary, and jazz techniques

•Two main-stage dance concerts per year with Pacific Dance Ensemble

•American College Dance Association conference participation

•Integrative capstone projects combining dance with art, media, chemistry, education, and more

Professional Development

•Alumni working as professional dancers, dance educators, studio teachers, and arts administrators

•Preparation for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Intimate, holistic learning environment with dedicated faculty

•Non-competitive Pacific Dance Ensemble embracing inclusion and diversity

•Teaching assistant opportunities and Portland dance scene access

Training

•Training in ballet, contemporary, and jazz techniques

•Two main-stage dance concerts per year with Pacific Dance Ensemble

•American College Dance Association conference participation

•Integrative capstone projects combining dance with art, media, chemistry, education, and more

Professional Development

•Alumni working as professional dancers, dance educators, studio teachers, and arts administrators

•Preparation for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Early Action IIJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Dance

Two-Minute Solo

•Any dance form that represents your talent

•Video or in-person audition accepted

•Include a brief introduction about why you want to attend Pacific's dance program

•Link to video (YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive) must be included at top of resume

Additional Materials

Headshot

•Required

•8x10 black and white headshot (JPEG format)

Resume

•Required

•Include dance training, performance experience, and contact information

•Save as Firstname.Lastname.Resume.pdf

•If auditioning by video, include the video link at the top of your resume

Creative Sample

•Required dance photo

•8x10 black and white photo (JPEG format)

•Choose one: side view in first arabesque OR full-bodied contemporary dance image showcasing body lines

Letters of Recommendation

•Required: one letter from a dance instructor or mentor

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Application Logistics

•Apply via Common App (free)

•No separate program application required

•Must be admitted through university Admissions before applying for scholarship

•Submit online Qualtrics application with resume, headshot, dance photo, and recommendation letter

•Contact: camp1759@pacificu.edu and talentauditions@pacificu.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Admission is through the university application (Common App)

•No audition required for program admission

•Optional talent scholarship audition for Dance majors and minors

•Email camp1759@pacificu.edu and talentauditions@pacificu.edu to express interest

•Submit the online Qualtrics scholarship application at least two weeks before in-person audition

•Zoom interview scheduled after application submission

•Must be admitted through Admissions prior to submitting scholarship application

Audition Expectations

•Close-fitting dance attire appropriate for your solo

•Hair neat and out of face

•Shoes appropriate for your solo and genre

Scholarship Info

Dance Talent Scholarship

•$1,000 to $7,000 per year for Dance majors

•$1,000 to $3,000 per year for Dance minors

•Renewable for four years

•Must participate in Pacific Dance Ensemble yearly

•Based on merit and passion for continued performance

School Info

Snapshot

3.71

Avg GPA (W)

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

67%

Grad Rate

1.5K

Enrollment

$61K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Tuition & Fees

$60,100

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$79,856

Before aid

Average Net Price

$35,273

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Intimate, holistic learning environment with dedicated faculty

•Non-competitive Pacific Dance Ensemble embracing inclusion and diversity

•Teaching assistant opportunities and Portland dance scene access

Training

•Training in ballet, contemporary, and jazz techniques

•Two main-stage dance concerts per year with Pacific Dance Ensemble

•American College Dance Association conference participation

•Integrative capstone projects combining dance with art, media, chemistry, education, and more

Professional Development

•Alumni working as professional dancers, dance educators, studio teachers, and arts administrators

•Preparation for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training

Updated 15h ago