Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Gateway Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Performance-centered BFA built around daily technique in contemporary dance, ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, and West African forms
•Near-daily University Dance Theater rehearsals are paired with regular choreographic exploration of space, time, and form
•Academic study in history, dance cultures, pedagogy, and kinesiology complements the studio load
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•University Dance Theater functions as a laboratory for new movement idioms and choreographic methods
•Students represent SJSU at events such as the American College Dance Association and other major venues
•BFA seniors present a Senior Portfolio concert in performance and choreography
PROGRAM DISTINCTIVES
•Designed for dancers seeking rigorous pre-professional training as movers, makers, technicians, and thinkers
•The dance program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadline
Fall 2026 Application DeadlineDec 1, 2025
Fee
$70Waiver
Good to Know
APPLICATION STEPS
•Apply to SJSU through Cal State Apply before the university deadline
•After admission, watch for a late December or early January email from the Dance program about auditions
•Register for the program audition through the department's Google form
ENROLLMENT
•Submit your Intent to Enroll after audition results are released
•Contact dance@sjsu.edu or 408-924-5041 for audition logistics
What's The Process
AUDITION PROCESS
•Audition is required for admission to the BFA Dance program
•Students first apply to SJSU, then complete the departmental audition after they are contacted by the Dance program
•In-person audition day for Fall 2026 entry is February 13, 2026
•Students who live beyond the 250-mile radius or cannot attend the scheduled audition should contact Professor Chafin Seymour about next steps
Scholarship Info
DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
•Virginia Ann Dance Scholarships may award up to full tuition for incoming freshmen and transfers
•Virginia Ann awards may last from 2 to 4 years
•Legacy Scholarship Award ranges from $200 to $1,200 for an incoming freshman or transfer and is renewable for spring
•All dance majors are eligible for annual merit-based SJSU dance scholarship consideration
Program info updated 27m ago
TRAINING
•Performance-centered BFA built around daily technique in contemporary dance, ballet, hip hop, tap, jazz, and West African forms
•Near-daily University Dance Theater rehearsals are paired with regular choreographic exploration of space, time, and form
•Academic study in history, dance cultures, pedagogy, and kinesiology complements the studio load
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•University Dance Theater functions as a laboratory for new movement idioms and choreographic methods
•Students represent SJSU at events such as the American College Dance Association and other major venues
•BFA seniors present a Senior Portfolio concert in performance and choreography
PROGRAM DISTINCTIVES
•Designed for dancers seeking rigorous pre-professional training as movers, makers, technicians, and thinkers
•The dance program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance
Updated 27m ago
Academic School Information
3.53
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
27,601
Enrollment
$78,988
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$8,410
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,010
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,760
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$9,730
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,114
Family Income $48k - $75k$12,099
Family Income $75k - $110k$15,102
Family Income $110k+$22,862
