Program
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewVirtual Only12-24 StudentsUniversity App RequiredStudy Abroad
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Study Abroad
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Inclusive curriculum integrating physical, creative, and analytical practices
•Courses offered in modern/postmodern contemporary styles, classical ballet, yoga, African dance, capoeira, jazz, classical Indian dance, and more
•Composition, improvisation, contact improvisation, Laban motif, dance history, music for dancers, dance and media, lighting design/stagecraft, and anatomy are all part of the curriculum
•Students create individual programs and meet with advisers to discuss objectives and progress
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•A yearlong Dance Third includes daily physical practice and individualized movement training sessions addressing strength, flexibility, alignment, and coordination
•Students' own creative work is the center of the dance experience; all students expected to participate in technical aspects of producing concerts
•Frequent projects with guest choreographers and visiting artists
•Interdisciplinary approach encouraged — Music Thirds and Theatre Thirds may take dance components
CAMPUS & STUDENT LIFE
•Average class size of 12 students
•Campus located 30 minutes from New York City
FINANCIAL AID
•Over 75% of students receive some form of financial aid
•Study abroad available through Sarah Lawrence's own study abroad programs (institutional aid applies only to SLC-affiliated programs)
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early Decision IIJan 15, 2026
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
•Optional: ARTS SUPPLEMENT — dance portfolio/creative materials may be submitted for holistic review
Good to Know
ARTS SUPPLEMENT
•Optional — select 'Yes' to the art portfolio question on the Sarah Lawrence Common App page
•A link with submission instructions will be emailed after Common Application is submitted
•Absence of an arts supplement will not harm your application
What's The Process
ADMISSION PROCESS
•No audition or prescreen required for admission to the dance program
•Any student admitted to Sarah Lawrence may study dance regardless of whether an arts supplement was submitted
•Prospective and admitted students are welcome to observe classes
INTERVIEWS
•Optional admission interviews available online through the SLC portal; also accepted via InitialView or Vericant
•Early Action / ED I interview deadline: November 10
•ED II interview deadline: January 19
•Regular Decision interview deadline: January 31
DECISION TIMELINE
•Early Action / ED I decisions released: late December
•ED II decisions released: early February
•Regular Decision decisions released: late March through early April
•Enrollment deposit due May 1
Scholarship Info
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
•Awarded at the discretion of the Office of Admission upon admittance — no separate application required
•Every applicant is automatically considered
•Awards are competitive and based on academic promise and exceptional fit to the Sarah Lawrence community
•Renewed annually based on continued academic success
•Over 80% of students receive a Sarah Lawrence grant or scholarship
Program info updated 2d ago
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Inclusive curriculum integrating physical, creative, and analytical practices
•Courses offered in modern/postmodern contemporary styles, classical ballet, yoga, African dance, capoeira, jazz, classical Indian dance, and more
•Composition, improvisation, contact improvisation, Laban motif, dance history, music for dancers, dance and media, lighting design/stagecraft, and anatomy are all part of the curriculum
•Students create individual programs and meet with advisers to discuss objectives and progress
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•A yearlong Dance Third includes daily physical practice and individualized movement training sessions addressing strength, flexibility, alignment, and coordination
•Students' own creative work is the center of the dance experience; all students expected to participate in technical aspects of producing concerts
•Frequent projects with guest choreographers and visiting artists
•Interdisciplinary approach encouraged — Music Thirds and Theatre Thirds may take dance components
CAMPUS & STUDENT LIFE
•Average class size of 12 students
•Campus located 30 minutes from New York City
FINANCIAL AID
•Over 75% of students receive some form of financial aid
•Study abroad available through Sarah Lawrence's own study abroad programs (institutional aid applies only to SLC-affiliated programs)
Updated 2d ago
Academic School Information
3.80
Avg GPA (W)
62%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
1,530
Enrollment
$53,603
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$66,862
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,437
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$29,876
Family Income $30k - $48k$29,810
Family Income $48k - $75k$40,869
Family Income $75k - $110k$35,340
Family Income $110k+$47,810
