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In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Conservatory-style contemporary dance program within a liberal arts setting

Specifically oriented toward training for a professional career in performance and/or choreography

Highly structured curriculum with daily professional training

Minimum of eight technique classes per week in ballet and modern dance

Sequential progression through technique courses

Courses in improvisation, choreography, repertory, and performance

Classes in dance history, criticism, music analysis, and musical resources

Required courses in costume and lighting design, acting, mime, anatomy, and arts appreciation

Optional classes in jazz, musical theatre, and pedagogy

School Info

Snapshot

4.30

Avg GPA (W)

33%

Admit Rate

school-wide

83%

Grad Rate

23.1K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,673

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,943

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$50,946

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,109

After aid

Ucsb Undergraduate Cost Attendance Budget · finaid.ucsb.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style contemporary dance program within a liberal arts setting

Specifically oriented toward training for a professional career in performance and/or choreography

Highly structured curriculum with daily professional training

Minimum of eight technique classes per week in ballet and modern dance

Sequential progression through technique courses

Courses in improvisation, choreography, repertory, and performance

Classes in dance history, criticism, music analysis, and musical resources

Required courses in costume and lighting design, acting, mime, anatomy, and arts appreciation

Optional classes in jazz, musical theatre, and pedagogy

Program Highlights

Training

Conservatory-style contemporary dance program within a liberal arts setting

Specifically oriented toward training for a professional career in performance and/or choreography

Highly structured curriculum with daily professional training

Minimum of eight technique classes per week in ballet and modern dance

Sequential progression through technique courses

Courses in improvisation, choreography, repertory, and performance

Classes in dance history, criticism, music analysis, and musical resources

Required courses in costume and lighting design, acting, mime, anatomy, and arts appreciation

Optional classes in jazz, musical theatre, and pedagogy

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$80

International Fee

$95

Opens

UCSB TAG Application filing period opens (transfer)Sep 1, 2026

UC Application filing period opensOct 1, 2026

Deadline

UCSB TAG Application filing deadline (transfer)Sep 30, 2026

Regular DecisionNov 30, 2026

Transfer Academic Update deadline (transfer)Jan 31, 2027

Deadlines · admissions.sa.ucsb.edu

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Theater BFA And Dance Babfa Audition Information · theaterdance.ucsb.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Dance

In-Person Audition

Technique classes in modern dance and ballet

Guided improvisation

Video Audition (8 Min for Freshmen, 8-12 Min for Transfers)

Self-introduction: name, pronouns, what inspires you about dance, and interest in UCSB

Ballet adagio, 90 sec (learn from department tutorial videos)

Ballet allegro, 90 sec (learn from department tutorial videos)

Modern center exercise, 120 sec (learn from department tutorial videos)

Freshman: open improvisation or original choreography, 120 sec

Transfer: 2-5 min solo of original choreography or improvisation

Video Specifications

Record in horizontal/landscape orientation

Light from front/side; avoid backlighting

Clear, uncluttered background (no mirrors)

Edit all material into one video file

Upload to Vimeo or YouTube (unlisted or password protected)

Do not submit via Google Drive

Theater BFA And Dance Babfa Audition Information · theaterdance.ucsb.edu

Good to Know

Eligibility

Must have dance listed as a major in UC application (first choice or alternate)

To change major to dance after applying, email Admissions at admissions@sa.ucsb.edu with full name and UC application ID or UCSB perm number

Only a limited number of first-year students accommodated each year

Fall enrollment only

What's The Process

Audition Process

In-person auditions strongly encouraged. Video accepted for exceptional circumstances

January/February auditions recommended to secure a place in the program

September audition limited to continuing students or those already accepted to UCSB

Students who audition in September should be prepared to adjust their fall schedule

Audition Expectations

Submission window: November 29, 2025 through January 5, 2026

Learn combinations from department Video Audition Tutorial videos on YouTube

Send video link to ucsbdanceaudition2023@gmail.com

School Info

Snapshot

4.30

Avg GPA (W)

33%

Admit Rate

school-wide

83%

Grad Rate

23.1K

Enrollment

$75K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$17,673

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$56,943

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$50,946

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,109

After aid

Ucsb Undergraduate Cost Attendance Budget · finaid.ucsb.edu College Scorecard

Training

Conservatory-style contemporary dance program within a liberal arts setting

Specifically oriented toward training for a professional career in performance and/or choreography

Highly structured curriculum with daily professional training

Minimum of eight technique classes per week in ballet and modern dance

Sequential progression through technique courses

Courses in improvisation, choreography, repertory, and performance

Classes in dance history, criticism, music analysis, and musical resources

Required courses in costume and lighting design, acting, mime, anatomy, and arts appreciation

Optional classes in jazz, musical theatre, and pedagogy

Updated 6d ago