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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING FOUNDATION
•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
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•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
CAREER PROSPECTS
•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
DANCER WELL-BEING
•Dedicated Performance Medicine Program with onsite dietitian and athletic trainer
•Comprehensive support for physical well-being and career longevity
Key Info
University AppApplication
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Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionApr 15, 2026
Arizona Resident Fee
$50Waiver
Out-of-State Fee
$80Waiver
International Fee
$85Waiver
Program AppApplication
Deadline
Video Audition DeadlineApr 1, 2026
Auditions
Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase (Stevie Eller Dance Theatre)Sep 19, 2025
On-Campus Audition (Ina Gittings Building)Nov 15, 2025
On-Campus Audition (Ina Gittings Building)Jan 24, 2026
CFA Supplemental Application Fee
$60
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
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Additional Materials
REQUIRED 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
Good to Know
AUDITION POLICY
•Each dancer may audition up to two times total (not per year)
•After two auditions, no further applications accepted
•Summer recruitment events (REVEL, Tremaine Nationals, NYCDA) do not count toward formal audition attempts
•In-person audition counts as one of two attempts even if supplemental application is not submitted
ENROLLMENT
•University policy requires official admission to UA before receiving a decision from the School of Dance
•Under Early Action, official acceptance decisions released on or after January 15
•Video auditioners currently not eligible for first-year Dance Merit Scholarships
What's The Process
APPLICATION 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
IN-PERSON AUDITION
•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
DRESS CODE
•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
•Must audition in person before February 1 for first-year scholarship consideration
•Applications submitted after February 1 may still be considered but funds may be limited
•Video auditioners currently not eligible for first-year Dance Merit Scholarships
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Academic School Information
3.47
Avg GPA (W)
86%
Admit Rate
67%
Grad Rate
40,769
Enrollment
$59,979
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,626
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,095
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,960
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$12,043
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,789
Family Income $48k - $75k$15,497
Family Income $75k - $110k$20,124
Family Income $110k+$20,936
