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Troy University

Troy, AL

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BS/BA Communication Arts: Theatre Track

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BS Theatre Education

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TRAINING & CURRICULUM

•Intensive training in Ballet and Contemporary technique with additional studies in jazz, tap, pointe, commercial dance, and musical theatre dance

•Comprehensive curriculum covering choreography, pedagogy, and artistic direction

•Faculty are elite, award-winning professionals with national and international honors

•Mandatory summer dance intensive for incoming BFA students at no additional cost

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

•Multiple performances each year including dance concerts and collaborative productions

•Summer Spotlight immersive arts program (15+ years running)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer Arts Academy in Pietrasanta, Italy

•Chancellor's Award for Global Competitiveness ($1,250 study abroad funding)

Academic info

Snapshot

3.42

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

9,805

Enrollment

$42,062

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$16,527

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,176

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,352

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,656

$30-48k$12,042

$48-75k$14,321

$75-110k$18,406

$110k+$22,139

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Program Highlights

TRAINING & CURRICULUM

•Intensive training in Ballet and Contemporary technique with additional studies in jazz, tap, pointe, commercial dance, and musical theatre dance

•Comprehensive curriculum covering choreography, pedagogy, and artistic direction

•Faculty are elite, award-winning professionals with national and international honors

•Mandatory summer dance intensive for incoming BFA students at no additional cost

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

•Multiple performances each year including dance concerts and collaborative productions

•Summer Spotlight immersive arts program (15+ years running)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer Arts Academy in Pietrasanta, Italy

•Chancellor's Award for Global Competitiveness ($1,250 study abroad funding)

Program Highlights

TRAINING & CURRICULUM

•Intensive training in Ballet and Contemporary technique with additional studies in jazz, tap, pointe, commercial dance, and musical theatre dance

•Comprehensive curriculum covering choreography, pedagogy, and artistic direction

•Faculty are elite, award-winning professionals with national and international honors

•Mandatory summer dance intensive for incoming BFA students at no additional cost

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

•Multiple performances each year including dance concerts and collaborative productions

•Summer Spotlight immersive arts program (15+ years running)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer Arts Academy in Pietrasanta, Italy

•Chancellor's Award for Global Competitiveness ($1,250 study abroad funding)

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$30

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Auditions

Dance Lab & Just Dance Studio (Atlanta, GA)Oct 3, 2025

On Campus (Troy, AL)Oct 18, 2025

Huntsville, ALOct 23, 2025

Alabama Dance Festival (Birmingham, AL)Jan 23, 2026

International Association of Blacks in Dance (Atlanta, GA)Feb 8, 2026

On Campus (Troy, AL)Feb 28, 2026

National High School Dance Festival (Norfolk, VA)Mar 5, 2026

Dance Educators of America Nationals (West Palm Beach, FL)Jul 4, 2026

Audition Requirements

Dance

PLACEMENT AUDITION

•45-60 minutes of ballet technique

•30-40 minutes of jazz technique

•30-40 minutes of modern/contemporary technique

•5-7 minute interview

OPTIONAL SOLO

•90 seconds to 3 minutes in any style

•Not required; faculty may request if additional evaluation is needed

ATTIRE

•Females: black leotard, optional short ballet skirt, pink/black/flesh-toned tights, ballet shoes, hair secured away from face, no jewelry

•Males: black tights or dance slacks, dance belt, white or black tee, ballet shoes

Additional Materials

Resume (required)

•Dance training and performance resume

Letters of recommendation (required)

•Two letters: at least one from a dance instructor and one from an academic teacher

-Homeschooled students may submit both from dance instructors

Personal statement (required)

•500 words or more answering both parts of the prompt provided in the application

Photos (required)

•Three photos (may be taken with cell phone, ensure clarity)

-Tendu in second position (full body visible)

-First arabesque en l'air

-Leap or jump

UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS (required)

Optional video

•90-second video showcasing additional talents or interests (dance performance, design, creative writing, singing, instrument, etc.)

•May also submit a portfolio of images or other evidence of additional work

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APPLICATION PORTAL

•Apply to Troy University through the TROY application portal

•Audition registration handled separately via audition@troy.edu

ENROLLMENT

•Fall enrollment; BFA acceptance includes mandatory summer dance intensive (July 24 - August 30)

What's The Process

AUDITION PROCESS

•Email audition@troy.edu to register and begin the process

•Register through the online application form on the TROY Theatre & Dance website

•Prepare application materials prior to registration (uploading from computer recommended)

AUDITION RESULTS

•Notification via email within two weeks of the Monday following auditions

•Dance notification typically sent by April 1

•Mailed confirmation follows within one week of email

ACCEPTANCE OUTCOMES

•BFA Dance Major accepted: must participate in mandatory summer dance intensive (July 24 - August 30, no cost, may move into dorm)

•Not accepted to BFA: may begin the dance minor, encouraged to enroll in major classes; faculty re-evaluates after two semesters for potential upgrade to BFA

•Dance Minor accepted: begin work during first fall semester

Scholarship Info

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

•Competitive scholarship awards for Dance majors

•Dean's Excellence Scholarship for Dance

•Performing Arts - Dance scholarship

•Performing Arts - Collaborative scholarship

•TROY awarded over $20M in scholarships last year

•Scholarship notification via email as close to April 1 as possible

Academic info

Snapshot

3.42

Avg GPA (W)

96%

Admit Rate

school-wide

48%

Grad Rate

9,805

Enrollment

$42,062

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$16,527

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$10,176

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$20,352

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$12,656

$30-48k$12,042

$48-75k$14,321

$75-110k$18,406

$110k+$22,139

View full data on College Scorecard

TRAINING & CURRICULUM

•Intensive training in Ballet and Contemporary technique with additional studies in jazz, tap, pointe, commercial dance, and musical theatre dance

•Comprehensive curriculum covering choreography, pedagogy, and artistic direction

•Faculty are elite, award-winning professionals with national and international honors

•Mandatory summer dance intensive for incoming BFA students at no additional cost

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

•Multiple performances each year including dance concerts and collaborative productions

•Summer Spotlight immersive arts program (15+ years running)

STUDY ABROAD

•Summer Arts Academy in Pietrasanta, Italy

•Chancellor's Award for Global Competitiveness ($1,250 study abroad funding)

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