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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

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Minor Dance Pedagogy

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Dance Pedagogy prepares safe, knowledgeable teachers through Wellness for Dancers, Dance Composition, Creative Dance for Children, Teaching of Dance, and a field experience in dance technique

Technique electives include modern, jazz, ballet, and dances of selected cultures

Professional Development

The curriculum supports teaching in studios, schools, arts camps, fitness settings, and youth or community programs

Completers are also eligible for Pennsylvania’s Creative Movement Endorsement Certificate

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,906

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,158

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,608

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sru.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 18, 1:42 AM

Program Highlights

Training

Dance Pedagogy prepares safe, knowledgeable teachers through Wellness for Dancers, Dance Composition, Creative Dance for Children, Teaching of Dance, and a field experience in dance technique

Technique electives include modern, jazz, ballet, and dances of selected cultures

Professional Development

The curriculum supports teaching in studios, schools, arts camps, fitness settings, and youth or community programs

Completers are also eligible for Pennsylvania’s Creative Movement Endorsement Certificate

Program Highlights

Training

Dance Pedagogy prepares safe, knowledgeable teachers through Wellness for Dancers, Dance Composition, Creative Dance for Children, Teaching of Dance, and a field experience in dance technique

Technique electives include modern, jazz, ballet, and dances of selected cultures

Professional Development

The curriculum supports teaching in studios, schools, arts camps, fitness settings, and youth or community programs

Completers are also eligible for Pennsylvania’s Creative Movement Endorsement Certificate

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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The audition may be submitted before the university application.

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Auditions

Fall 2027 Entrance Audition

Oct 16, 2026Nov 11, 2026Feb 15, 2027Mar 22, 2027

Auditions · sru.edu

Audition Requirements

Essay / Statement

Submit a narrative of no more than two typed pages defining dance as an art form, describing prior dance experience, and discussing future goals

Preferred format: 12-point font, one-inch margins, double-spaced, Microsoft Word

Headshot

Optional dance photo or headshot

Sru Dance Audition Guidelines.Pdf · sru.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Entry Process

University admission and department acceptance are separate decisions

What's The Process

Audition Class

Participate in the combined ballet and contemporary technique class

Faculty assess alignment, anatomically sound principles, musicality, and movement dynamics

Video auditions can be arranged when an applicant cannot attend on campus

School Info

Snapshot

3.58

Avg GPA (W)

71%

Admit Rate

school-wide

66%

Grad Rate

6.8K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,906

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,158

Before aid

Average Net Price

$19,608

After aid

Tuition And Fees · sru.edu College Scorecard

Training

Dance Pedagogy prepares safe, knowledgeable teachers through Wellness for Dancers, Dance Composition, Creative Dance for Children, Teaching of Dance, and a field experience in dance technique

Technique electives include modern, jazz, ballet, and dances of selected cultures

Professional Development

The curriculum supports teaching in studios, schools, arts camps, fitness settings, and youth or community programs

Completers are also eligible for Pennsylvania’s Creative Movement Endorsement Certificate

Updated Aug 18, 1:42 AM