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Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

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BA Dance

Dance Ministry

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BFA Dance

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BA Dance

Dance Ministry

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BA Dance

Dance Pedagogy

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BA Dance

Dance Studies

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BM Voice Performance

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

•Christ-centered training uniquely combining dance and ministry

Training

•Dance Ministry concentration integrating faith-based dance practice

•Prepares students for ministry leadership through dance

•Former ABT dancer Eileen Hebron and Alvin Ailey-trained Stella Almblade

•Ad Deum Dance Company artistic director Randall Flinn

Notable Alumni

•Amy Hamel — four Broadway contracts with Cats, final performer to play Tantomile

•Leah Walker '22 — dancer with Ballet Palm Beach

Professional Development

•Performances in NYC, South Korea, France, and Canada

•Partnership with Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Academic info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

2.6K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$28,354

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,650

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$25,570

$30-48k$25,312

$48-75k$25,619

$75-110k$26,244

$110k+$32,786

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Program info updated May 22, 1:20 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Christ-centered training uniquely combining dance and ministry

Training

•Dance Ministry concentration integrating faith-based dance practice

•Prepares students for ministry leadership through dance

•Former ABT dancer Eileen Hebron and Alvin Ailey-trained Stella Almblade

•Ad Deum Dance Company artistic director Randall Flinn

Notable Alumni

•Amy Hamel — four Broadway contracts with Cats, final performer to play Tantomile

•Leah Walker '22 — dancer with Ballet Palm Beach

Professional Development

•Performances in NYC, South Korea, France, and Canada

•Partnership with Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Christ-centered training uniquely combining dance and ministry

Training

•Dance Ministry concentration integrating faith-based dance practice

•Prepares students for ministry leadership through dance

•Former ABT dancer Eileen Hebron and Alvin Ailey-trained Stella Almblade

•Ad Deum Dance Company artistic director Randall Flinn

Notable Alumni

•Amy Hamel — four Broadway contracts with Cats, final performer to play Tantomile

•Leah Walker '22 — dancer with Ballet Palm Beach

Professional Development

•Performances in NYC, South Korea, France, and Canada

•Partnership with Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Key Info

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Acceptd

Auditions

On-Campus AuditionNov 21, 2025

On-Campus AuditionDec 6, 2025

On-Campus AuditionFeb 7, 2026

On-Campus AuditionMar 7, 2026

On-Campus AuditionApr 18, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

Live Audition — Three Components

•Ballet group class with faculty

•Modern dance group class with faculty

•Two-minute solo composition in dance style of your choice (with or without music)

Attire

•Appropriate dancewear for ballet and modern classes

•Pointe shoes not required

Additional Materials

Prospective dance major form (required)

•Complete the form available on the dance department page

Letter of recommendation (required)

•From a dance teacher or dance professional

Essay (required)

•Personal statement describing your interest in dance

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Submit College of the Arts application via Acceptd

•University application required separately via Common App or PBA admissions

Enrollment

•Rolling university admissions

•Admission decision within approximately 72 hours of completed university application

Program Requirements

•Requires a minor or secondary major alongside dance concentration

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

•Live audition and interview with dance faculty on campus

•Three parts: ballet class, modern class, and solo performance

•Video submissions accepted for provisional consideration only — live audition required upon arrival

Decisions

•Complete all materials at least 6 weeks before first term

•Register via Acceptd to schedule audition

Scholarship Info

Eligibility

•Priority scholarship consideration for auditions completed before March 20

•Dance audition doubles as scholarship consideration — no separate application

Requirements

•Scholarship recipients must maintain 3.0 GPA in all dance courses

•Must audition for Dance Ensemble every semester and participate fully if selected

Academic info

Snapshot

3.35

Avg GPA (W)

82%

Admit Rate

school-wide

55%

Grad Rate

2.6K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$28,354

after typical aid

Tuition & Fees

$40,650

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$25,570

$30-48k$25,312

$48-75k$25,619

$75-110k$26,244

$110k+$32,786

View full data on College Scorecard

Program Recognition

•Christ-centered training uniquely combining dance and ministry

Training

•Dance Ministry concentration integrating faith-based dance practice

•Prepares students for ministry leadership through dance

•Former ABT dancer Eileen Hebron and Alvin Ailey-trained Stella Almblade

•Ad Deum Dance Company artistic director Randall Flinn

Notable Alumni

•Amy Hamel — four Broadway contracts with Cats, final performer to play Tantomile

•Leah Walker '22 — dancer with Ballet Palm Beach

Professional Development

•Performances in NYC, South Korea, France, and Canada

•Partnership with Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

Updated May 22, 1:20 PM

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