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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Nationally lauded R1 institution with comprehensive BFA program blending performance, creativity, and career-sustaining practices

Foundation in ballet, jazz, and modern with required training in all three styles throughout the program

Additional offerings include hip-hop, tap, pointe, Africana, ballet repertory, and more

Dedicated Performance Medicine Program with onsite dietitian and athletic trainer

Comprehensive support for physical well-being and career longevity

Performance & Productions

Every student guaranteed a performance on the award-winning 300-seat Stevie Eller Dance Theatre stage

Students perform and collaborate with renowned faculty and guest artists both on and off campus

Guest artists include Tyce Diorio, Al Blackstone, Joe Lanteri, Martha Graham, and George Balanchine works

Professional Development

Private on-campus auditions with Go2Talent, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Cirque du Soleil, and more

Alumni at Giordano Dance Chicago, American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street, Radio City Rockettes, Hamilton, Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Wicked, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

42.5K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,900

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,400

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,270

Before aid

Average net price

$16,674

After aid

Incoming · financialaid.arizona.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 11, 10:25 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Nationally lauded R1 institution with comprehensive BFA program blending performance, creativity, and career-sustaining practices

Foundation in ballet, jazz, and modern with required training in all three styles throughout the program

Additional offerings include hip-hop, tap, pointe, Africana, ballet repertory, and more

Dedicated Performance Medicine Program with onsite dietitian and athletic trainer

Comprehensive support for physical well-being and career longevity

Performance & Productions

Every student guaranteed a performance on the award-winning 300-seat Stevie Eller Dance Theatre stage

Students perform and collaborate with renowned faculty and guest artists both on and off campus

Guest artists include Tyce Diorio, Al Blackstone, Joe Lanteri, Martha Graham, and George Balanchine works

Professional Development

Private on-campus auditions with Go2Talent, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Cirque du Soleil, and more

Alumni at Giordano Dance Chicago, American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street, Radio City Rockettes, Hamilton, Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Wicked, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil

Program Highlights

Training

Nationally lauded R1 institution with comprehensive BFA program blending performance, creativity, and career-sustaining practices

Foundation in ballet, jazz, and modern with required training in all three styles throughout the program

Additional offerings include hip-hop, tap, pointe, Africana, ballet repertory, and more

Dedicated Performance Medicine Program with onsite dietitian and athletic trainer

Comprehensive support for physical well-being and career longevity

Performance & Productions

Every student guaranteed a performance on the award-winning 300-seat Stevie Eller Dance Theatre stage

Students perform and collaborate with renowned faculty and guest artists both on and off campus

Guest artists include Tyce Diorio, Al Blackstone, Joe Lanteri, Martha Graham, and George Balanchine works

Professional Development

Private on-campus auditions with Go2Talent, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Cirque du Soleil, and more

Alumni at Giordano Dance Chicago, American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street, Radio City Rockettes, Hamilton, Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Wicked, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fees

Arizona Resident Fee

$50

Out-of-State Fee

$80

International Fee

$85

Deadline

University Application Deadline (for AJDS Audition Consideration)Oct 2, 2026

Audition · jazzshowcase.arizona.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Fee

CFA Supplemental Application Fee

$60

Opens

first-year applicantsinternational applicantsAug 1, 2026

Deadline

AJDS Audition Registration DeadlineOct 2, 2026

Auditions

Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase BFA AuditionOct 9, 2026

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video audition submission deadlineApr 1, 2027

Audition · jazzshowcase.arizona.edu BFA · dance.arizona.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

In-Person Audition

Conducted in a class format with center combinations in ballet, jazz, and modern

Arrive warm — no formal warm-up or ballet barre provided

Additional styles may be added at faculty discretion

Must complete the full audition to be considered

Video Audition

Personal introduction: who you are, why you are applying, what aspect of training best prepared you

Technique segments following instructional videos in the Fine Arts Application: ballet, modern, jazz

Optional: pointe work, partnering excerpts (ballet), musical theatre or tap (jazz)

Optional performance footage may be added at the end

Total runtime approximately 10 minutes

Film in a studio or classroom when possible, camera focused solely on yourself

Additional Materials

Dance training summary (ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz)

Dance Resume

Headshot

Full-body photo in first arabesque

Reference contact information

Video Audition Attire

Same as in-person dress code

BFA · dance.arizona.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Fall 2027 applications open August 1, 2026

First-year applicants submit the University of Arizona application through Common App; international applicants use the university application route

After the university application is received, complete the separate BFA Dance application in the Future Wildcat portal

The $60 BFA Dance application fee is due with the supplemental application

Enrollment

University policy requires official admission to UA before receiving a School of Dance decision

Early Action applicants receive official decisions on or after January 15

Each dancer may audition up to two times total

What's The Process

Audition Process

Two-step process: first apply to the University of Arizona, then complete the CFA Application Form in the Future Wildcat portal

Supplemental application accessible only after main campus application is submitted

Submit application at least one week before audition date

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — decisions within 45-60 days

Audition Expectations

Highly suggested for first-year Dance Merit Scholarship consideration

Includes optional Q&A session with faculty after the audition

Select audition date in the Fine Arts Application

Solid color leotard and tights, unitard, or form-fitting attire

Ballet shoes (ballet), barefoot (modern), jazz shoes (jazz)

Hair securely up and away from the face

No loose or baggy clothing

Contact

Michelle Francisco: mfrancisco@email.arizona.edu or (520) 621-4698

Scholarship Info

Dance Merit Scholarships

In-person auditions are highly suggested for first-year Dance Merit Scholarship consideration

First-year video auditioners are currently not eligible for Dance Merit Scholarships

The optional AJDS Scholarship Class awards external opportunities and is separate from University of Arizona merit aid

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

68%

Enrollment

42.5K

Earnings

$60K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$13,900

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$44,400

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$37,270

Before aid

Average net price

$16,674

After aid

Incoming · financialaid.arizona.edu College Scorecard

Training

Nationally lauded R1 institution with comprehensive BFA program blending performance, creativity, and career-sustaining practices

Foundation in ballet, jazz, and modern with required training in all three styles throughout the program

Additional offerings include hip-hop, tap, pointe, Africana, ballet repertory, and more

Dedicated Performance Medicine Program with onsite dietitian and athletic trainer

Comprehensive support for physical well-being and career longevity

Performance & Productions

Every student guaranteed a performance on the award-winning 300-seat Stevie Eller Dance Theatre stage

Students perform and collaborate with renowned faculty and guest artists both on and off campus

Guest artists include Tyce Diorio, Al Blackstone, Joe Lanteri, Martha Graham, and George Balanchine works

Professional Development

Private on-campus auditions with Go2Talent, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Cirque du Soleil, and more

Alumni at Giordano Dance Chicago, American Ballet Theatre, Hubbard Street, Radio City Rockettes, Hamilton, Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Wicked, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil

Updated Sep 11, 10:25 PM

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