Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualModerately SelectiveUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
Moderately Selective
University App Required
Program Highlights
DEGREE FOCUS
•B.A. Dance — 53-58 credits, ideal for double majors
•Prepares students as dancers, teachers, choreographers, scholars
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Learn technique, theory, teaching, and creative process
•Opportunities for campus and community productions
DOUBLE MAJOR OPTIONS
•Popular combinations: allied health sciences, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, business
•20% of students in Honors College/Research Rookies
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Ja'Nae Washington ('13)
•Alumni placed at Rockettes, Richmond Ballet, Virginia National Ballet, Washington Ballet
•Appearances at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Madison Square Garden
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Program AppApplication
Auditions
AuditionsDec 5, 2025
AuditionsJan 30, 2026
AuditionsFeb 27, 2026
Audition Requirements
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
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•No application fee for the department -- apply via Common App or Radford's own application portal
•Rolling admissions
PREREQUISITES
•All applicants must have prior dance training
AUDITION REGISTRATION
•Register online for scheduled audition dates
•Individual and remote auditions available by emailing jrobey3@radford.edu
•Email with details sent 2 weeks before audition date
•Notification within 2 weeks of audition
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Audition class: Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, Jazz technique
•Two-minute solo presentation
•Observe technique classes
AUDITION DAY SCHEDULE
•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.
NOTIFICATION
•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
Program info updated 2d ago
DEGREE FOCUS
•B.A. Dance — 53-58 credits, ideal for double majors
•Prepares students as dancers, teachers, choreographers, scholars
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Learn technique, theory, teaching, and creative process
•Opportunities for campus and community productions
DOUBLE MAJOR OPTIONS
•Popular combinations: allied health sciences, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, business
•20% of students in Honors College/Research Rookies
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Ja'Nae Washington ('13)
•Alumni placed at Rockettes, Richmond Ballet, Virginia National Ballet, Washington Ballet
•Appearances at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Madison Square Garden
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
3.47
Avg GPA
90%
Admit Rate
49%
Grad Rate
6,038
Enrollment
$53,739
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$12,548
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,633
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$14,578
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$8,965
Family Income $30k - $48k$8,724
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,069
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,092
Family Income $110k+$23,533
