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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

120-unit Bachelor of Arts in Dance

40% of coursework in Dance, 60% in other subjects

Liberal arts approach for students who want to study dance alongside another field of interest

Strong fit for students considering a double major, minor, or interdisciplinary career path

Training

Program built on four core capacities: Practice, Relate, Manifest, Articulate

Curriculum organized around Technique(s), Dancemaking, Performance, and Theory

Technique training spans classical, contemporary, social, and popular dance forms

Somatics, Yoga, Embodied Anatomy, and Contact Improvisation included in core curriculum

Performance & Productions

University Dance Company

Performance Forum I and II

Senior Capstone as performer and/or choreographer

Dancemaking Lab I, II, and III for original choreographic work

Degree Flexibility

Pairs naturally with double majors or minors in education, kinesiology, music, theatre, business, and more

Pathway available for students interested in K-12 teaching (Single-Subject Credential in Dance)

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.84

Admit rate

36%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

35.4K

Earnings

$65K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,780

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,910

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$36,432

Before aid

Average net price

$15,364

After aid

Undergraduate California Resident · sacd.sdsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 25, 12:38 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

120-unit Bachelor of Arts in Dance

40% of coursework in Dance, 60% in other subjects

Liberal arts approach for students who want to study dance alongside another field of interest

Strong fit for students considering a double major, minor, or interdisciplinary career path

Training

Program built on four core capacities: Practice, Relate, Manifest, Articulate

Curriculum organized around Technique(s), Dancemaking, Performance, and Theory

Technique training spans classical, contemporary, social, and popular dance forms

Somatics, Yoga, Embodied Anatomy, and Contact Improvisation included in core curriculum

Performance & Productions

University Dance Company

Performance Forum I and II

Senior Capstone as performer and/or choreographer

Dancemaking Lab I, II, and III for original choreographic work

Degree Flexibility

Pairs naturally with double majors or minors in education, kinesiology, music, theatre, business, and more

Pathway available for students interested in K-12 teaching (Single-Subject Credential in Dance)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

120-unit Bachelor of Arts in Dance

40% of coursework in Dance, 60% in other subjects

Liberal arts approach for students who want to study dance alongside another field of interest

Strong fit for students considering a double major, minor, or interdisciplinary career path

Training

Program built on four core capacities: Practice, Relate, Manifest, Articulate

Curriculum organized around Technique(s), Dancemaking, Performance, and Theory

Technique training spans classical, contemporary, social, and popular dance forms

Somatics, Yoga, Embodied Anatomy, and Contact Improvisation included in core curriculum

Performance & Productions

University Dance Company

Performance Forum I and II

Senior Capstone as performer and/or choreographer

Dancemaking Lab I, II, and III for original choreographic work

Degree Flexibility

Pairs naturally with double majors or minors in education, kinesiology, music, theatre, business, and more

Pathway available for students interested in K-12 teaching (Single-Subject Credential in Dance)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Cal State Apply· Only option

Fee

$70

Opens

Cal State Apply opensAug 1, 2026

Cal State Apply submission period opensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

Cal State Apply deadlineNov 30, 2026

First Years · admissions.sdsu.edu

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Auditions

Dance AuditionFeb 13–14, 2027

Dance Undergraduate · music.sdsu.edu

Program Submission

Technique Video (Required After the Audition)

Dance Undergraduate · music.sdsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Audition Day Structure

Wear dance attire appropriate for technique class

Day includes registration, technique class, creative process, and Q&A for students and support people

Technique Class

Warm up

Improvisation

Across the floor

Combination

Creative Process

Bring one minute of movement from a dance you are working on or a solo you are using for auditions

Faculty choreographers guide students in small groups to play with, pull apart, and add to the movement

Demonstrates how candidates work with directions, problem-solve, and collaborate with others

Post-Audition Video

After performing the combination in class, students practice it for one week

Submit a video of the combination demonstrating integration of faculty feedback

Allows faculty to see progress over time

Dance Undergraduate · music.sdsu.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Admission requires both Cal State Apply and the Dance entrance audition

Only students who have applied to SDSU and received a RED ID may request an audition

The Fall 2027 university application opens August 1 and may be submitted October 1–November 30

New-student auditions are Saturday, February 13, 2027 or Sunday, February 14, 2027; register with Shirley Valencia no later than January 15

What's The Process

Audition Process

An in-person entrance audition is required for the BFA Dance, BFA Dance Education, and BA Dance pathways

Apply to SDSU and obtain a RED ID before requesting an audition

New-student auditions for the next entrance cycle are Saturday, February 13, 2027 or Sunday, February 14, 2027; register with Shirley Valencia no later than January 15

Current SDSU students may email Student Services Coordinator Shirley Valencia to arrange one of the twice-per-semester auditions

Audition Expectations

Includes registration, a technique class, a creative process, and a question-and-answer session

Applicants prepare one minute of movement for the guided creative process

Contact

Shirley Valencia — svalenci@sdsu.edu

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities available through the School of Music and Dance

Most applications open early in the spring semester

Contact the School of Music and Dance for current scholarship listings

University Scholarships

SDSU institutional scholarships available based on academic merit and need

Cal Grant and California State University Grant programs available for California residents

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.84

Admit rate

36%

school-wide

Grad rate

76%

Enrollment

35.4K

Earnings

$65K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$9,780

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$26,910

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$36,432

Before aid

Average net price

$15,364

After aid

Undergraduate California Resident · sacd.sdsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

120-unit Bachelor of Arts in Dance

40% of coursework in Dance, 60% in other subjects

Liberal arts approach for students who want to study dance alongside another field of interest

Strong fit for students considering a double major, minor, or interdisciplinary career path

Training

Program built on four core capacities: Practice, Relate, Manifest, Articulate

Curriculum organized around Technique(s), Dancemaking, Performance, and Theory

Technique training spans classical, contemporary, social, and popular dance forms

Somatics, Yoga, Embodied Anatomy, and Contact Improvisation included in core curriculum

Performance & Productions

University Dance Company

Performance Forum I and II

Senior Capstone as performer and/or choreographer

Dancemaking Lab I, II, and III for original choreographic work

Degree Flexibility

Pairs naturally with double majors or minors in education, kinesiology, music, theatre, business, and more

Pathway available for students interested in K-12 teaching (Single-Subject Credential in Dance)

Updated Sep 25, 12:38 PM