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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective

Training

The 53-58 credit BA major combines 18 technique credits in ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz with somatics, accompaniment for movement, teaching methods, and dance history

Students complete improvisation and composition plus at least one semester of 300-level ballet or contemporary dance

Performance & Productions

Three required performance credits combine Production Participation and Performance Practicum

Students create original work and perform in faculty and national guest-artist mainstage concerts each semester

Degree Flexibility

The BA includes a language requirement and 62-67 open credits for a second major, minors, or other REAL Curriculum areas

Six dance electives let students extend technique, composition, or performance study

School Info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,396

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,862

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,578

After aid

Index · radford.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 6:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

The 53-58 credit BA major combines 18 technique credits in ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz with somatics, accompaniment for movement, teaching methods, and dance history

Students complete improvisation and composition plus at least one semester of 300-level ballet or contemporary dance

Performance & Productions

Three required performance credits combine Production Participation and Performance Practicum

Students create original work and perform in faculty and national guest-artist mainstage concerts each semester

Degree Flexibility

The BA includes a language requirement and 62-67 open credits for a second major, minors, or other REAL Curriculum areas

Six dance electives let students extend technique, composition, or performance study

Program Highlights

Training

The 53-58 credit BA major combines 18 technique credits in ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz with somatics, accompaniment for movement, teaching methods, and dance history

Students complete improvisation and composition plus at least one semester of 300-level ballet or contemporary dance

Performance & Productions

Three required performance credits combine Production Participation and Performance Practicum

Students create original work and perform in faculty and national guest-artist mainstage concerts each semester

Degree Flexibility

The BA includes a language requirement and 62-67 open credits for a second major, minors, or other REAL Curriculum areas

Six dance electives let students extend technique, composition, or performance study

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

Application Guidelines · radford.edu

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Auditions

Dance Audition

Nov 6, 2026Dec 5, 2026Jan 29, 2027

Auditions · radford.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

Audition Class

Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz technique

Two-Minute Solo Presentation

Must demonstrate working knowledge of Ballet, Contemporary and/or Jazz

Evaluation Criteria

Technique, performance quality, artistry, coordination, dynamics, musicality, potential

Auditions · radford.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through Common App or Radford's own application portal; there is no university application fee

Freshman applications are reviewed on a rolling basis through July 31 as space allows

Individual and remote auditions can be arranged through avankirk@radford.edu

Audition details are emailed about 2 weeks before the appointment; decisions arrive within 2 weeks after the audition

Eligibility

Prior dance training is required

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Audition class: Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz technique

Two-minute solo presentation

Observe technique classes

Check-in and class observation, 9-10 a.m

Campus tour or class observation, 10-11:30 a.m

Meet and greet with faculty and students, noon-12:50 p.m

Audition class starting with ballet, 1-2:30 p.m

Solo auditions, 2:30-4 p.m

Decisions

Results arrive by mail within two weeks of audition

Scholarship Info

Dance Scholarships

5-10 dance scholarships awarded annually

Frano Jelincic Scholarship (strong ballet)

Scholarships for male dance majors

Scholarships for returning dance majors

Scholarships for summer workshop attendance

CVPA Talent Awards also available

School Info

Snapshot

3.47

Avg GPA

90%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

Enrollment

$54K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$13,396

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,862

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,578

After aid

Index · radford.edu College Scorecard

Training

The 53-58 credit BA major combines 18 technique credits in ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz with somatics, accompaniment for movement, teaching methods, and dance history

Students complete improvisation and composition plus at least one semester of 300-level ballet or contemporary dance

Performance & Productions

Three required performance credits combine Production Participation and Performance Practicum

Students create original work and perform in faculty and national guest-artist mainstage concerts each semester

Degree Flexibility

The BA includes a language requirement and 62-67 open credits for a second major, minors, or other REAL Curriculum areas

Six dance electives let students extend technique, composition, or performance study

Updated Aug 25, 6:54 PM