University of Nevada, Reno
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Small program with one-on-one mentoring at an R1 university
•Range of techniques: ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre styles, and tap
•Courses in choreography, dance history and theory, teaching methods, improvisation, and criticism
•Recent elective topics: screendance, hip hop, Fosse dance, dance pedagogy
GUEST ARTISTS & PERFORMANCE
•Regular guest artists from nationally renowned performing artists
•Two fully produced dance shows per year plus informal and site-specific performances each semester
•Student-driven inquiry in choreography and performance
FACILITIES
•Three dance studios and a black box dance theatre for rehearsal and performance
CAREER CONNECTIONS
•Summer internships at American Dance Festival, Jacob's Pillow, Bates Dance Festival, and NYC companies
•Alumni pursue MFA programs, education, professional dance, choreography, and arts administration
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atCommon App
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
PriorityFeb 15, 2026
Regular DecisionApr 7, 2026
International Fee
$95
Good to Know
APPLICATION
•Apply through the University of Nevada, Reno — no separate program application required
•No audition or portfolio submission needed
What's The Process
NO AUDITION REQUIRED
•Admission is through university acceptance — no separate audition or portfolio review
•Open to all undergraduate students accepted to UNR
Program info updated 3h ago
TRAINING
•Small program with one-on-one mentoring at an R1 university
•Range of techniques: ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre styles, and tap
•Courses in choreography, dance history and theory, teaching methods, improvisation, and criticism
•Recent elective topics: screendance, hip hop, Fosse dance, dance pedagogy
GUEST ARTISTS & PERFORMANCE
•Regular guest artists from nationally renowned performing artists
•Two fully produced dance shows per year plus informal and site-specific performances each semester
•Student-driven inquiry in choreography and performance
FACILITIES
•Three dance studios and a black box dance theatre for rehearsal and performance
CAREER CONNECTIONS
•Summer internships at American Dance Festival, Jacob's Pillow, Bates Dance Festival, and NYC companies
•Alumni pursue MFA programs, education, professional dance, choreography, and arts administration
Updated 3h ago
Academic School Information
74%
Admit Rate
62%
Grad Rate
15,599
Enrollment
$60,614
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$9,578
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,720
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,927
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$12,674
Family Income $30k - $48k$13,125
Family Income $48k - $75k$14,537
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,317
Family Income $110k+$21,646
