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Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredIn-Person OnlyUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Interview Required
University App Required
Program Highlights
UNIQUE TRAINING
•One of the only university dance programs in the U.S. with flamenco as a core discipline alongside ballet and modern/contemporary
•Partnership with the National Institute of Flamenco and Festival Flamenco Alburquerque
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS
•National and international faculty connections for student academic and professional experience
•Multicultural academic and artistic perspective central to program mission
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Emphasis on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to performance
•Integration of theory and practice with healthy physical dance practices
Key Info
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Deadlines
Priority (Spring)Dec 13, 2025
Priority (Fall)Jun 1, 2026
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Audition
Dance Major Audition (UNM Campus)Jan 30, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
FULL-DAY AUDITION
•Ballet barre, center, and across the floor combinations
•Modern/contemporary center and across the floor combinations
•Flamenco footwork and center combinations
•Improvisation
SOLO PRESENTATION
•Prepare a one-minute solo in your chosen dance form
•May be original choreography, previously learned repertory, or material from a technique class
•May be performed with recorded music, with your own accompanist, or in silence
WHAT FACULTY LOOK FOR
•Engagement with familiar and unfamiliar material
•Ability to adapt across different movement practices
•Demonstrated focus, effort, and curiosity
Good to Know
AUDITION SCHEDULE
•Auditions held once per year on the last Friday of January
•No separate application portal — admission is through the CFA audition process
CFA ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
•Minimum 26 hours of earned credit with 2.50 GPA
•English and math competency requirements (see university admissions)
ENROLLMENT
•Applications accepted for fall and spring semesters only
What's The Process
AUDITION DAY
•Arrive by 9:40 a.m. to complete registration form (20 minutes before start)
•Morning session: 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (ballet, modern, flamenco, improv)
•Lunch break: 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
•Afternoon session: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. (solo presentations and interviews in alphabetical order, ~10-minute intervals)
•Plan to remain available until approximately 5:00 p.m.
IMPORTANT
•No prior experience in all dance forms is expected — faculty evaluate engagement and adaptability
•Come dressed and prepared to participate in all areas
CONTACT
•Marisol Encinias, Head of Dance: marisole@unm.edu
•Camille Franklin, Program Administrator: dance@unm.edu
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•All Theatre, Design, and Dance majors eligible for annual scholarships
•Application includes a comprehensive statement expressing research, creative, and educational goals
•Applications due early fall each academic year
•Contact the Department of Theatre & Dance for details
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UNIQUE TRAINING
•One of the only university dance programs in the U.S. with flamenco as a core discipline alongside ballet and modern/contemporary
•Partnership with the National Institute of Flamenco and Festival Flamenco Alburquerque
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS
•National and international faculty connections for student academic and professional experience
•Multicultural academic and artistic perspective central to program mission
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
•Emphasis on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to performance
•Integration of theory and practice with healthy physical dance practices
Updated 22h ago
Academic School Information
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
95%
Admit Rate
54%
Grad Rate
17,244
Enrollment
$44,792
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$10,140
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,060
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,489
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$11,938
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,045
Family Income $48k - $75k$16,196
Family Income $75k - $110k$17,906
Family Income $110k+$19,053
