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Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL

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BAS Performance Design and Production

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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Professional curriculum designed for career-oriented students in the performing arts and entertainment industry

•Course work in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, and contemporary dance

•Multiple dance and musical theater productions each year

•Two dedicated dance studios on the Palatka campus

Professional Development

•Extensive performance experience from first semester

•Prepares students for careers in dance and entertainment

Academic info

Snapshot

47%

Grad Rate

4.4K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$6,135

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$2,591

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,335

before aid

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

$0-30k$6,157

$30-48k$4,635

$48-75k$6,860

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Program Highlights

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Professional curriculum designed for career-oriented students in the performing arts and entertainment industry

•Course work in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, and contemporary dance

•Multiple dance and musical theater productions each year

•Two dedicated dance studios on the Palatka campus

Professional Development

•Extensive performance experience from first semester

•Prepares students for careers in dance and entertainment

Program Highlights

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Professional curriculum designed for career-oriented students in the performing arts and entertainment industry

•Course work in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, and contemporary dance

•Multiple dance and musical theater productions each year

•Two dedicated dance studios on the Palatka campus

Professional Development

•Extensive performance experience from first semester

•Prepares students for careers in dance and entertainment

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Fee

$30

Deadline

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Audition

Audition and Portfolio Review (Palatka Campus)Jun 11, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

Audition Class

•Ballet and contemporary techniques

•Evaluated on artistic interpretation, movement retention, accuracy of movement, alignment, and training

Solo Performance

•Two-minute dance solo

•Choreography may be your own or someone else's

•Bring your music on CD or in digital form

Attire

•Leotard and tights with no additional cover-ups

•Appropriate dance shoes required

•Unless requested, use ballet slippers or flat shoes for class and solo

Additional Materials

Artistic Resume

•Required

•Resume of artistic endeavors listing art classes, activities, and dates

•If self-taught, indicate that

Statement of Purpose

•Required

•Typed one to two-page essay

•Outline background, interests, short and long-term goals

•Include information providing insight into education and artistic growth

Reference Letters

•Two letters required

•One from someone who knows you as a student

•One from someone who can speak to your artistic development

Transcripts

•May be unofficial for audition purposes

•Official transcripts required upon acceptance

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Good to Know

Application Process

•Apply to SJR State ($30 application fee)

•Submit documentation by email to DanaCotton@sjrstate.edu prior to audition date

•Request an audition date

Enrollment

•Fall and spring start dates available

•Starting in spring can delay graduation due to fall-only courses and prerequisites

•Located at Palatka Campus, Florida School of the Arts

Contact

•Phone: 386-312-4304

•Text: 386-312-7556

•Email: DanaCotton@sjrstate.edu

What's The Process

Audition Format

•Audition class in ballet and contemporary

•Two-minute dance solo performance

•Interview about career goals, arts experience, college expectations, and background

Virtual Option

•Video audition available when travel is not possible

•Contact DanaCotton@sjrstate.edu for video instructions

Audition Day

•Dance check-in by 1:30 p.m.

•Dance auditions begin at 2:00 p.m.

Scholarship Info

Floarts Scholarship

•Evaluated at the time of audition

•No separate scholarship application required

•Schedule your audition for September/October or February for best eligibility

Academic info

Snapshot

47%

Grad Rate

4.4K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$6,135

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$2,591

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,335

before aid

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

$0-30k$6,157

$30-48k$4,635

$48-75k$6,860

View full data on College Scorecard

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Professional curriculum designed for career-oriented students in the performing arts and entertainment industry

•Course work in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theater, and contemporary dance

•Multiple dance and musical theater productions each year

•Two dedicated dance studios on the Palatka campus

Professional Development

•Extensive performance experience from first semester

•Prepares students for careers in dance and entertainment

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