Spelman College
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Program Characteristics
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Program Highlights
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Critical and creative thinking laboratory nurturing women of the African Diaspora
•Curriculum centers on the choreographic process through the lens of Black feminist theories, contemporary dance techniques, and interdisciplinary collaborative practice
•Theory and composition classes fuse technology and womanist theory with social discourses
•Focus on social justice and innovation
CURRICULUM
•50-credit major divided into four areas: Technique, Theory, Choreographic Process, and Performance
•Technique classes include Contemporary Modern, African Dance Forms, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Improvisation
•Three levels of Choreographic Process culminating in interdisciplinary collaboration and Capstone
•Theory courses include Black Presence in American Dance, Dance for Camera, and Navigating the Business of Dance
PERFORMANCE
•Spelman Dance Theatre provides opportunities to learn from and perform with innovative professional choreographers
•All majors participate in four semesters of Dance Performance with the company
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tendayi Kuumba (C'2010) — Chita Rivera Outstanding Female Dancer on Broadway 2022; original cast of for colored girls... Broadway revival; David Byrne's American Utopia on Broadway and HBO film directed by Spike Lee
FACILITIES
•Located in the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Good to Know
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Completed Common Application with essay
•Two letters of recommendation
•Official high school transcript
•$40 application fee or valid fee waiver
•SAT/ACT scores (optional)
What's The Process
No audition required for the BA Dance Performance and Choreography program
Program info updated 2 days ago
Academic School Information
3.94
Avg GPA (W)
34%
Admit Rate
75%
Grad Rate
3,633
Enrollment
$59,993
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$30,058
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$36,828
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$31,898
Family Income $30k - $48k$31,961
Family Income $48k - $75k$34,390
Family Income $75k - $110k$35,209
Family Income $110k+$42,201
