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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person Only

Training

•Core curriculum includes traditional and experimental techniques, creative exploration, and production skills

•Six levels of contemporary and four levels of ballet technique

•Live accompaniment in most technique courses

•Unique offering: Umfundalai Contemporary African Dance Technique

Performance & Productions

•Senior Concert, First Works Concert, and Dance Showcase every semester

•Choreography by faculty, visiting artists, and students

•Three large dance studios with sprung floors plus a smaller studio

Facilities

•Proscenium Theatre and Dance Cube performance venues

•Sonic Computer Lab with Apple Mac computers

•Approximately 65 majors and minors in the program

Study Abroad

•Three-week study abroad program to Denmark every other January

•Additional study abroad options through UMBC

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

10.7K

Enrollment

$70K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,086

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,183

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$42,456

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,467

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated May 29, 3:48 AM

Program Highlights

Training

•Core curriculum includes traditional and experimental techniques, creative exploration, and production skills

•Six levels of contemporary and four levels of ballet technique

•Live accompaniment in most technique courses

•Unique offering: Umfundalai Contemporary African Dance Technique

Performance & Productions

•Senior Concert, First Works Concert, and Dance Showcase every semester

•Choreography by faculty, visiting artists, and students

•Three large dance studios with sprung floors plus a smaller studio

Facilities

•Proscenium Theatre and Dance Cube performance venues

•Sonic Computer Lab with Apple Mac computers

•Approximately 65 majors and minors in the program

Study Abroad

•Three-week study abroad program to Denmark every other January

•Additional study abroad options through UMBC

Program Highlights

Training

•Core curriculum includes traditional and experimental techniques, creative exploration, and production skills

•Six levels of contemporary and four levels of ballet technique

•Live accompaniment in most technique courses

•Unique offering: Umfundalai Contemporary African Dance Technique

Performance & Productions

•Senior Concert, First Works Concert, and Dance Showcase every semester

•Choreography by faculty, visiting artists, and students

•Three large dance studios with sprung floors plus a smaller studio

Facilities

•Proscenium Theatre and Dance Cube performance venues

•Sonic Computer Lab with Apple Mac computers

•Approximately 65 majors and minors in the program

Study Abroad

•Three-week study abroad program to Denmark every other January

•Additional study abroad options through UMBC

Key Info

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Fee

$75

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026

Scholarship Audition Requirements

Optional audition for scholarship consideration - not required for program admission.

Dance

Solo Performance (Up to 2 Minutes)

•Any genre of dance

•Self-choreographed or created by someone else with their permission

•Music can be played from your phone/device

•Shoes, socks, or bare feet — your choice based on floor feel

Class Placement

•Prospective students attend a technique class as part of audition day

•Class is used for placement into appropriate technique level

Attire

•Form-fitting clothing, no bare midriff

•Soft ballet shoes, socks, and bare feet

•Bring a form-fitting long-sleeved top for possible floorwork

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Application Logistics

•Apply to UMBC first — must be accepted to the university before audition

•Select Dance as your major on the Common App

•Register for the audition via Google Form — no fees

Program Requirements

•Declaring Dance as a major requires passing DANC 320 (Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique II) with a B or better

•This is an academic gateway, not an audition requirement

•Students placed at appropriate technique level based on audition

•Dance Education certification available — requires additional courses from Dance and Education departments

•Graduates receive BA in Dance with Maryland State Dance teaching certification

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Audition is for Fine Arts Dance Award scholarships and class placement only — not required for program admission

•All auditioners automatically considered for a Fine Arts Dance Award

•Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students

•Dance majors must pass Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique II (DANC 320) with a B or better

•Students with extensive dance backgrounds may complete this during first year

•Students with less experience complete preparatory courses first

Audition Expectations

•In-person audition on UMBC campus

•Consists of a technique class, solo performance, and interview

•Immediately after the solo, faculty will ask about dance background, career goals, and inspiration

•No audition fees

Scholarship Info

Fine Arts Dance Award

•All auditioners automatically considered

•Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students

Linehan Artist Scholars Program

•Prestigious arts scholarship for incoming freshmen only

•Must apply separately through the UMBC Scholarship Office

•Apply for Early Action by November 1 for best consideration

•Linehan application deadline: January 31

School Info

Snapshot

4.13

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

70%

Grad Rate

10.7K

Enrollment

$70K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,086

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,183

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$42,456

Before aid

Average Net Price

$16,467

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Core curriculum includes traditional and experimental techniques, creative exploration, and production skills

•Six levels of contemporary and four levels of ballet technique

•Live accompaniment in most technique courses

•Unique offering: Umfundalai Contemporary African Dance Technique

Performance & Productions

•Senior Concert, First Works Concert, and Dance Showcase every semester

•Choreography by faculty, visiting artists, and students

•Three large dance studios with sprung floors plus a smaller studio

Facilities

•Proscenium Theatre and Dance Cube performance venues

•Sonic Computer Lab with Apple Mac computers

•Approximately 65 majors and minors in the program

Study Abroad

•Three-week study abroad program to Denmark every other January

•Additional study abroad options through UMBC

Updated May 29, 3:48 AM