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BFA Contemporary Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Modern Dance BFA ranked among the top programs nationally; the U's School of Dance is a long-standing leader (home to the legacy of faculty who founded Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company and Repertory Dance Theatre)

Audition-based admission; faculty expect professional aspirations and the stamina for a daily-technique conservatory load

Training

79 dance credit hours; daily technique plus an extensive composition/choreography program

Study in kinesiology, dance history, philosophy, criticism, theater, video production, and improvisation

Regular guest artists invited to teach and set new work

Performance & Productions

Averages five fully produced performances per year

Audition-based Performing Dance Company; consistent selection for American College Dance Association (ACDA) National Gala Concerts

Students have performed in Hong Kong, France, Panama, Berlin, and New York City

Facilities

Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance with fully equipped costume shop

Degree Flexibility

About 60% of students pursue a second major; roughly one-third are in the Honors College

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

27.3K

Earnings

$67K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average net price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Audition-based admission; faculty expect professional aspirations and the stamina for a daily-technique conservatory load

Training

79 dance credit hours; daily technique plus an extensive composition/choreography program

Study in kinesiology, dance history, philosophy, criticism, theater, video production, and improvisation

Regular guest artists invited to teach and set new work

Performance & Productions

Averages five fully produced performances per year

Audition-based Performing Dance Company; consistent selection for American College Dance Association (ACDA) National Gala Concerts

Students have performed in Hong Kong, France, Panama, Berlin, and New York City

Facilities

Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance with fully equipped costume shop

Degree Flexibility

About 60% of students pursue a second major; roughly one-third are in the Honors College

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Audition-based admission; faculty expect professional aspirations and the stamina for a daily-technique conservatory load

Training

79 dance credit hours; daily technique plus an extensive composition/choreography program

Study in kinesiology, dance history, philosophy, criticism, theater, video production, and improvisation

Regular guest artists invited to teach and set new work

Performance & Productions

Averages five fully produced performances per year

Audition-based Performing Dance Company; consistent selection for American College Dance Association (ACDA) National Gala Concerts

Students have performed in Hong Kong, France, Panama, Berlin, and New York City

Facilities

Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance with fully equipped costume shop

Degree Flexibility

About 60% of students pursue a second major; roughly one-third are in the Honors College

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Deadline

Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026

Freshman Students · admissions.utah.edu

Program AppApplication

Order

The audition may be submitted before the university application.

Apply

School Website

Fee

$50

Auditions

Contemporary Dance BFA Audition - Salt Lake City

Nov 14, 2026Feb 13, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition Submission DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Program Submission

Dance

Modern Dance BFA audition class incorporates ballet barre, contemporary technique, and improvisation. At the end of the audition class, dancers present a self-choreographed solo of 1 to 2 minutes.

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Modern Dance BFA audition class incorporates ballet barre, contemporary technique, and improvisation, followed by a 1 to 2 minute self-choreographed solo.

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Good to Know

The School of Dance states undergraduate applicants apply through both the University of Utah Admissions Application and the School of Dance Audition Application.

Transfer Pathway

Incoming transfer applicants must audition for admission to the Contemporary Dance BFA and complete the regular University admission process. University admission is not required before auditioning.

Contemporary Dance BFA · dance.utah.edu

What's The Process

Formal acceptance is contingent on University of Utah admission and passing the School of Dance audition. Audition dates close when they reach capacity.

Scholarship Info

School of Dance applicants are directed to University merit and departmental scholarship information; the audition page states the audition process supports scholarship consideration.

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.67

Admit rate

86%

school-wide

Grad rate

65%

Enrollment

27.3K

Earnings

$67K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$10,480

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$32,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,878

Before aid

Average net price

$16,200

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · financialaid.utah.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Audition-based admission; faculty expect professional aspirations and the stamina for a daily-technique conservatory load

Training

79 dance credit hours; daily technique plus an extensive composition/choreography program

Study in kinesiology, dance history, philosophy, criticism, theater, video production, and improvisation

Regular guest artists invited to teach and set new work

Performance & Productions

Averages five fully produced performances per year

Audition-based Performing Dance Company; consistent selection for American College Dance Association (ACDA) National Gala Concerts

Students have performed in Hong Kong, France, Panama, Berlin, and New York City

Facilities

Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance with fully equipped costume shop

Degree Flexibility

About 60% of students pursue a second major; roughly one-third are in the Honors College

Updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM