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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, NC

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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Ballet

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Highly Selective12-24 Students

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Ballet

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Contemporary Dance

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Stage Management

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Scene Design

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Scene Painting

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Stage Properties

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Lighting

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Costume Design & Technology

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Wig & Makeup Design

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Sound Design

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BFA Drama

Acting

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Directing

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Highly SelectiveUnder 12 Students

Training

•Rigorous conservatory molds students into technically advanced and stylistically versatile ballet dancers

•Guest artists include Alexander Brady, Helen Pickett, Diana White and Natalia Makarova

•Visiting choreographers Margaret Tracy, Nilas Martin, Tom Gold and Claudia Schreier stage and create new works annually

Performance & Productions

•Three to four major productions each year with progressive choreographic responsibilities

•Fourth-year students choreograph a short work — selecting dancers, music and scheduling rehearsals

•Original choreography featured at Dance in Freedman program in senior year

Notable Alumni

•Gillian Murphy — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (Prix de Lausanne "Espoir" winner)

•Victor Barbee — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (1975-2003)

•Megan LeCrone — soloist, New York City Ballet

•Mel Tomlinson — soloist with New York City Ballet, principal with Boston Ballet

•Katita Waldo — former principal dancer and ballet master, San Francisco Ballet

•Maria Riccetto — soloist, American Ballet Theatre

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

30%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

945

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,701

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,841

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$27,398

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,906

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Program info updated 6d ago

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous conservatory molds students into technically advanced and stylistically versatile ballet dancers

•Guest artists include Alexander Brady, Helen Pickett, Diana White and Natalia Makarova

•Visiting choreographers Margaret Tracy, Nilas Martin, Tom Gold and Claudia Schreier stage and create new works annually

Performance & Productions

•Three to four major productions each year with progressive choreographic responsibilities

•Fourth-year students choreograph a short work — selecting dancers, music and scheduling rehearsals

•Original choreography featured at Dance in Freedman program in senior year

Notable Alumni

•Gillian Murphy — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (Prix de Lausanne "Espoir" winner)

•Victor Barbee — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (1975-2003)

•Megan LeCrone — soloist, New York City Ballet

•Mel Tomlinson — soloist with New York City Ballet, principal with Boston Ballet

•Katita Waldo — former principal dancer and ballet master, San Francisco Ballet

•Maria Riccetto — soloist, American Ballet Theatre

Program Highlights

Training

•Rigorous conservatory molds students into technically advanced and stylistically versatile ballet dancers

•Guest artists include Alexander Brady, Helen Pickett, Diana White and Natalia Makarova

•Visiting choreographers Margaret Tracy, Nilas Martin, Tom Gold and Claudia Schreier stage and create new works annually

Performance & Productions

•Three to four major productions each year with progressive choreographic responsibilities

•Fourth-year students choreograph a short work — selecting dancers, music and scheduling rehearsals

•Original choreography featured at Dance in Freedman program in senior year

Notable Alumni

•Gillian Murphy — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (Prix de Lausanne "Espoir" winner)

•Victor Barbee — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (1975-2003)

•Megan LeCrone — soloist, New York City Ballet

•Mel Tomlinson — soloist with New York City Ballet, principal with Boston Ballet

•Katita Waldo — former principal dancer and ballet master, San Francisco Ballet

•Maria Riccetto — soloist, American Ballet Theatre

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$95

International Fee

$130

Deadline

Early ApplicationNov 3, 2025

Final ApplicationJan 15, 2026

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Program AppApplication

Deadline

Early ApplicationNov 3, 2025

Application DeadlineJan 15, 2026

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Jan 31, 2026Feb 7 & 14, 2026

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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

Barre Work

•Barre Work (maximum of 5 minutes; only one side needed of each combination)

•Plies, tendus, adagio, grand battements

Center Work

•Center Work (maximum 5 minutes)

•Adagio

•Pirouette combination with pirouettes en-dehors and en-dedans

• Allegro combinations

•Petite allegro

•Grand allegro (optional, if enough space to execute safely)

•Men, please include tours en l'air right and left

•Pointe work (ladies only): echappes, retires, double pirouettes en-dehors and en-dedans on pointe

Classical Variation

•Classical variation (ladies must present on pointe), one to two minutes

•For on-campus auditions, classical variation will be taught at the audition

Additional Materials

Photograph Requirements

•Photograph facing front, pointe tendu in second with arms in second

•Female ballet applicants: photograph in first or second arabesque on pointe

•Male ballet applicants: photograph in first or second arabesque

•Photographs uploaded to the application prior to an audition

Artistic Statement

•Two-page statement expressing interests, goals, and other information that provides insight into your work

•Include your full name on the document

•This document may be used if recommended for scholarship consideration

Resume

•Artistic experience and educational objectives

Letters of Recommendation

•Two references

•One from an arts instructor

•One from an academic instructor

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•School of Dance application for 2026-27 has closed; late application request form may be submitted for the upcoming academic year

•Application fee: $95 (domestic) / $130 (international)

•Fee waivers available via SAT, ACT, or NACAC Fee Waiver Request

•Required documents must be uploaded no less than two weeks prior to audition

•If applying to two UNCSA art schools, a second application and fee are required

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Limited number of on-campus audition slots - submit early for best choice of dates

•On-campus auditions cancelled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled

Audition Expectations

•Applicants may choose either Video Audition or On-Campus Audition

•Classical variation will be taught at the audition for on-campus auditions

•Faculty review video auditions in the order they are received

•Do not upload video if you intend to audition in person on campus

•Applicants who upload video will be determined to be submitting a Video Audition and will not receive information on how to schedule an On-Campus Audition

Scholarship Info

•Caitlin Carter Scholarship - $1 million planned gift to provide one out-of-state high school ballet student per year with full tuition, room and board

School Info

Snapshot

3.60

Avg GPA (W)

30%

Admit Rate

school-wide

78%

Grad Rate

945

Enrollment

$38K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,701

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$27,841

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$27,398

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,906

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Training

•Rigorous conservatory molds students into technically advanced and stylistically versatile ballet dancers

•Guest artists include Alexander Brady, Helen Pickett, Diana White and Natalia Makarova

•Visiting choreographers Margaret Tracy, Nilas Martin, Tom Gold and Claudia Schreier stage and create new works annually

Performance & Productions

•Three to four major productions each year with progressive choreographic responsibilities

•Fourth-year students choreograph a short work — selecting dancers, music and scheduling rehearsals

•Original choreography featured at Dance in Freedman program in senior year

Notable Alumni

•Gillian Murphy — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (Prix de Lausanne "Espoir" winner)

•Victor Barbee — principal dancer, American Ballet Theatre (1975-2003)

•Megan LeCrone — soloist, New York City Ballet

•Mel Tomlinson — soloist with New York City Ballet, principal with Boston Ballet

•Katita Waldo — former principal dancer and ballet master, San Francisco Ballet

•Maria Riccetto — soloist, American Ballet Theatre

Updated 6d ago

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