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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Focuses on studio training through concentrated courses in dance technique, choreography, improvisation, and performance

Includes specialized training in dance for the camera, global dance forms, and site-specific dance

Performance & Productions

Includes residencies and master classes from national and international guest artists

Dance majors have performance opportunities throughout the program

Professional Development

Designed for students interested in deeper artistic training as dancers and choreographers

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

38K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition

CA$7,387

Canadian students

International tuition

CA$30,782

international students

School website

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Focuses on studio training through concentrated courses in dance technique, choreography, improvisation, and performance

Includes specialized training in dance for the camera, global dance forms, and site-specific dance

Performance & Productions

Includes residencies and master classes from national and international guest artists

Dance majors have performance opportunities throughout the program

Professional Development

Designed for students interested in deeper artistic training as dancers and choreographers

Program Highlights

Training

Focuses on studio training through concentrated courses in dance technique, choreography, improvisation, and performance

Includes specialized training in dance for the camera, global dance forms, and site-specific dance

Performance & Productions

Includes residencies and master classes from national and international guest artists

Dance majors have performance opportunities throughout the program

Professional Development

Designed for students interested in deeper artistic training as dancers and choreographers

Key Info

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Fees

Application Fee (Canadian Education)

CA$125

Application Fee (International Education)

CA$145

Opens

Oct 1, 2026

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Dates

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Bfaba Dance Entrance Audition · arts.ucalgary.ca

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

Audition Format

Participate in dance classes of various techniques

Take part in discussions, improvisational activities, and choreography activities

Live audition material is generated during the audition; no prepared choreography is needed

Video Option

Available when the applicant's home address is more than 300 km from the University of Calgary

Video audition material should be recent and should not exceed 12 minutes

Additional Materials

Questionnaire

Questionnaire prompt: briefly describe previous dance experiences, including styles studied, length of study, setting, and performance experience

Statement of Intent

Statement prompt: explain why you wish to pursue a degree in Dance at the University of Calgary

Address your specific interest in the degree and how it supports short-term and long-term plans

Statement length: minimum 1000 characters; maximum 2500 characters

Bfaba Dance Entrance Audition · arts.ucalgary.ca

Good to Know

Current Cycle

Fall 2027 undergraduate applications open October 1, 2026

Fall 2027 Dance and BMus artistic deadlines and audition dates have not yet been published; the artistic requirements below remain tagged to Fall 2026

Application Logistics

Apply through UCalgary undergraduate admissions; domestic applicants begin with ApplyAlberta

Select the dance audition option in the UCalgary application

Check Student Centre for To-Do list items after applying

The university application fee is paid with the admission application

What's The Process

Audition Process

Select in-person or video audition in the UCalgary application

In-person auditions are preferred

Applicants within 300 km are expected to attend the live audition

In-person and video auditions are reviewed by the BA/BFA Dance Committee

Attire

Wear close-fitting clothes that are easy to move in

Footwear may be barefoot, soft jazz shoes, moccasins, or socks

Hair should be tied back and jewelry removed

School info

Snapshot

Enrollment

38K

Costs & aid

Domestic tuition

CA$7,387

Canadian students

International tuition

CA$30,782

international students

School website

Training

Focuses on studio training through concentrated courses in dance technique, choreography, improvisation, and performance

Includes specialized training in dance for the camera, global dance forms, and site-specific dance

Performance & Productions

Includes residencies and master classes from national and international guest artists

Dance majors have performance opportunities throughout the program

Professional Development

Designed for students interested in deeper artistic training as dancers and choreographers

Updated 3d ago