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Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram profile
Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsBrowse programs
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Joint program between the nationally-ranked School of Dance and the School of Education
•Creates a direct path for dance students to earn Pennsylvania dance educator certification Pre-K through Grade 12
•B.A. students are eligible to audition for School of Dance performance opportunities
•Students are members of both the Conservatory of Performing Arts and the School of Education
•School of Dance recognized by DanceUS.org as one of the best college programs in the U.S.
•Hosts the National High School Dance Festival, a biennial event drawing 2,100+ participants
•PA teaching certification carries reciprocity with 45 states through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement
TRAINING
•120-credit program combining conservatory-level dance training with core education courses
•Includes dance methodologies, child development, diverse learning styles, assessment, communication, and differentiated learning practices
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Eileen Grace — former Radio City Rockette, now workshop instructor and educator
•Kaylin Horgan '11 — director/choreographer, Pittsburgh City Paper Best Virtual Stage Production 2021
•Luke Murphy '09 — choreographer and director
Academic info
Snapshot
3.48
Avg GPA
97%
Admit Rate
school-wide
59%
Grad Rate
2,331
Enrollment
$45,856
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,942
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$39,570
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,436
$30-48k$22,064
$48-75k$22,362
$75-110k$27,325
$110k+$29,813
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Joint program between the nationally-ranked School of Dance and the School of Education
•Creates a direct path for dance students to earn Pennsylvania dance educator certification Pre-K through Grade 12
•B.A. students are eligible to audition for School of Dance performance opportunities
•Students are members of both the Conservatory of Performing Arts and the School of Education
•School of Dance recognized by DanceUS.org as one of the best college programs in the U.S.
•Hosts the National High School Dance Festival, a biennial event drawing 2,100+ participants
•PA teaching certification carries reciprocity with 45 states through the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement
TRAINING
•120-credit program combining conservatory-level dance training with core education courses
•Includes dance methodologies, child development, diverse learning styles, assessment, communication, and differentiated learning practices
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Eileen Grace — former Radio City Rockette, now workshop instructor and educator
•Kaylin Horgan '11 — director/choreographer, Pittsburgh City Paper Best Virtual Stage Production 2021
•Luke Murphy '09 — choreographer and director
Updated 3d ago
