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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Scholarship Audition
No Interview
In-Person Only
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING & CURRICULUM
•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 OPPORTUNITIES
•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
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 1, 2025
Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2026
Fee
$75
Program AppApplication
Audition
In-Person Class Placement & Scholarship AuditionJan 10, 2026
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
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•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
GATEWAY REQUIREMENT
•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
K-12 CERTIFICATION
•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 FORMAT
•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 AUDITION
•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
GATEWAY COURSE
•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
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
Program info updated 1d ago
Academic School Information
4.13
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
70%
Grad Rate
10,701
Enrollment
$69,960
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$13,256
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,275
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$16,467
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$5,087
Family Income $30k - $48k$10,714
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,543
Family Income $75k - $110k$22,172
Family Income $110k+$25,439
