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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
CONCENTRATION FOCUS
•Graduates become eligible for Pennsylvania Department of Education PreK-12 dance certification
•Opportunity to pursue additional certifications such as elementary education
•Practical teaching experience through the on-campus Seton Hill University Dance Academy (SHUDA)
PRODUCTIONS & PERFORMANCE
•Three audition-open concert performances annually
•Full season of theatre and dance productions each year
•American College Dance Association (ACDA) conference presentations
FACILITIES
•Award-winning Arts Center with spacious dance studios
•Performing Arts Center with concert hall and black box theatre
PARTNERSHIPS
•Member of the Jacob's Pillow College Partnership Program
STUDY ABROAD
•Study abroad in London, Dublin, and New York City
•Dublin Dance Festival attendance and meetings with professional choreographers
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Auditions
Immersive Arts Day & Auditions/Interviews (Campus)Jan 24, 2026
Auditions/Interviews (Campus)Feb 16, 2026
Immersive Arts Day for Juniors & Auditions/Interviews (Campus)Mar 21, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
IN-PERSON AUDITION
•60-minute physical assessment including ballet barre, modern movement styles, and a jazz or commercial style travel pattern or combination
•Interview with dance faculty
ATTIRE
•Solid color form-fitted dance wear on top (leotard, tank top, or fitted shirt) with black dance tights or leggings
•Or form-fitted t-shirt and form-fitted black pants
•Bring all appropriate dance shoes
ONLINE AUDITION — submit 3 of 4 demonstrations (30 sec-1 min each)
•Ballet: exercises in center, across the floor, or a combination showcasing turns, leaps, and/or petite allegro
•Modern: combinations showcasing traveling through space, jumps, turns, use of torso (not upright), and/or floorwork
•Jazz: combinations showcasing isolations, turns, jumps, and clarity of movement
•Alternative Option: a solo in any genre (cultural dance, hip-hop, tap, or other)
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
ENROLLMENT
•Rolling admissions — apply online for free any time
•Must be accepted to Seton Hill before auditioning for the Dance Program
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
•Completing the audition makes you eligible for merit-based dance scholarships
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person auditions encouraged; online auditions also available
•Interview with dance faculty included
IN-PERSON AUDITION
•60-minute physical assessment followed by interview
•Complete the Dance Audition Request Form to schedule your appointment
ONLINE AUDITION
•Submit movement demonstration videos
•Virtual interview scheduled after video submission
•Contact TaMara Swank at swank@setonhill.edu with questions
PROCESS
•Must be accepted to Seton Hill University first
•Then complete audition and interview with dance faculty to be admitted into the Dance Program
Scholarship Info
•Visual & Performing Arts merit-based dance scholarships available
•Must complete audition and interview to be eligible
Program info updated Today
Academic School Information
3.78
Avg GPA (W)
76%
Admit Rate
71%
Grad Rate
1,581
Enrollment
$51,748
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$41,414
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$22,558
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$14,651
Family Income $30k - $48k$15,307
Family Income $48k - $75k$18,474
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,424
Family Income $110k+$28,577
