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University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Winston-Salem, NC

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 Students

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BFA Dance

Ballet

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Highly Selective12-24 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

Cost Attendance Budgets College.Pdf · uncsa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 3, 8:48 PM

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

University AppApplication

Apply

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$95

International Fee

$130

Deadline

Final Application Deadline (all schools except Filmmaking)Jan 15, 2027

Main · uncsa.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The university application must be submitted before the audition.

Deadline

Priority Application DateNov 2, 2026

Application DeadlineJan 20, 2027

Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Jan 30, 2027Feb 6 & 13, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Priority Application Date (Video Submission)Nov 2, 2026

Final Application Deadline (Video Submission)Jan 20, 2027

Index · uncsa.edu

Audition Requirements

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

Index · uncsa.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Deadline to apply for the 2027-28 school year is January 20, 2027 (Priority Application Date: November 2, 2026)

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

Cost Attendance Budgets College.Pdf · uncsa.edu 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 Sep 3, 8:48 PM