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In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Dance

Choreography and Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

UNCG's School of Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), accredited since 2000.

Training

Audition-based BFA concentration in dance as an art form, requiring 120 credit hours including a minimum of 78 in Dance (DCE) courses and at least 36 credits at the 300 level or above.

Central coursework spans contemporary dance, African dance, jazz, ballet, choreography, and performance.

Requires an overall 2.75 GPA in courses taken at UNC Greensboro.

Performance & Productions

The School of Dance produces 10–12 concerts each year, with undergraduate-choreographed work showcased in three to four concerts annually.

Notable Alumni

Melanie Greene — 2017 Bessie Award recipient for Outstanding Performance with Skeleton Architecture (UNCG MFA Choreography).

Chelsea Hilding — Assistant Professor of Dance at Wake Forest University (UNCG MFA Choreography, 2022).

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

14.1K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,866

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$25,348

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,544

Before aid

Average net price

$10,965

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · spartancentral.uncg.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

UNCG's School of Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), accredited since 2000.

Training

Audition-based BFA concentration in dance as an art form, requiring 120 credit hours including a minimum of 78 in Dance (DCE) courses and at least 36 credits at the 300 level or above.

Central coursework spans contemporary dance, African dance, jazz, ballet, choreography, and performance.

Requires an overall 2.75 GPA in courses taken at UNC Greensboro.

Performance & Productions

The School of Dance produces 10–12 concerts each year, with undergraduate-choreographed work showcased in three to four concerts annually.

Notable Alumni

Melanie Greene — 2017 Bessie Award recipient for Outstanding Performance with Skeleton Architecture (UNCG MFA Choreography).

Chelsea Hilding — Assistant Professor of Dance at Wake Forest University (UNCG MFA Choreography, 2022).

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

UNCG's School of Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), accredited since 2000.

Training

Audition-based BFA concentration in dance as an art form, requiring 120 credit hours including a minimum of 78 in Dance (DCE) courses and at least 36 credits at the 300 level or above.

Central coursework spans contemporary dance, African dance, jazz, ballet, choreography, and performance.

Requires an overall 2.75 GPA in courses taken at UNC Greensboro.

Performance & Productions

The School of Dance produces 10–12 concerts each year, with undergraduate-choreographed work showcased in three to four concerts annually.

Notable Alumni

Melanie Greene — 2017 Bessie Award recipient for Outstanding Performance with Skeleton Architecture (UNCG MFA Choreography).

Chelsea Hilding — Assistant Professor of Dance at Wake Forest University (UNCG MFA Choreography, 2022).

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular DecisionMar 1, 2027

Deadlines · admissions.uncg.edu

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Dates

Dates TBA

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Fee

Audition Registration Fee

$10

Apply Undergraduate · vpa.uncg.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

Undergraduate Video Option

Submit a 3-5 minute video if choosing the video audition option.

Demonstrate technical proficiency and artistic expression in at least two styles taught by UNCG: Contemporary, Jazz, African, Hip-Hop, or Ballet.

Video should be no more than 5 minutes and may use the applicant or teacher choreography.

Do not include edits, transitions, social media filters, group footage, or past performance footage.

Apply Undergraduate · vpa.uncg.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

The School of Dance undergraduate application is located in the Student Portal tied to the UNCG Undergraduate Admissions application.

A $10 audition registration fee is paid after the audition request is processed.

Admission Pathway

Admission to the BA and BFA dance majors requires both university admission and School of Dance audition review.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission to BA and BFA dance majors is by mandatory entry audition.

Applicants complete the Undergraduate Application to the School of Dance in the Student Portal tied to the UNCG admissions application.

Auditions are offered once per semester in person or by video.

Audition Expectations

Video auditions should show current technical proficiency and artistic expression.

The Dance Minor does not require an audition and was not added in this scoped pass.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.60

Admit rate

89%

school-wide

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

14.1K

Earnings

$48K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$7,866

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$25,348

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$24,544

Before aid

Average net price

$10,965

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · spartancentral.uncg.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

UNCG's School of Dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), accredited since 2000.

Training

Audition-based BFA concentration in dance as an art form, requiring 120 credit hours including a minimum of 78 in Dance (DCE) courses and at least 36 credits at the 300 level or above.

Central coursework spans contemporary dance, African dance, jazz, ballet, choreography, and performance.

Requires an overall 2.75 GPA in courses taken at UNC Greensboro.

Performance & Productions

The School of Dance produces 10–12 concerts each year, with undergraduate-choreographed work showcased in three to four concerts annually.

Notable Alumni

Melanie Greene — 2017 Bessie Award recipient for Outstanding Performance with Skeleton Architecture (UNCG MFA Choreography).

Chelsea Hilding — Assistant Professor of Dance at Wake Forest University (UNCG MFA Choreography, 2022).

Updated Aug 20, 4:59 PM