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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyTeacher Prep

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BFA Dance Teaching

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In FriendlyTeacher Prep

Training

Four-year professional BFA combining dance-major coursework with K-12 teacher preparation

Licensure governed by the College of Education's Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE); students coordinate early on deadlines and background checks

Builds in-depth subject knowledge in dance alongside developmentally appropriate teaching skills

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for K-12 dance teaching positions, including elementary through high school settings

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

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

Training

Four-year professional BFA combining dance-major coursework with K-12 teacher preparation

Licensure governed by the College of Education's Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE); students coordinate early on deadlines and background checks

Builds in-depth subject knowledge in dance alongside developmentally appropriate teaching skills

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for K-12 dance teaching positions, including elementary through high school settings

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

Program Highlights

Training

Four-year professional BFA combining dance-major coursework with K-12 teacher preparation

Licensure governed by the College of Education's Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE); students coordinate early on deadlines and background checks

Builds in-depth subject knowledge in dance alongside developmentally appropriate teaching skills

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for K-12 dance teaching positions, including elementary through high school settings

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

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.

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School Website

Fee

$50

Auditions

Dance Teaching 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

Teaching BFA applicants follow the School of Dance undergraduate audition process. The posted Modern Dance BFA, Teaching BFA, and Minor audition uses ballet barre, contemporary technique, improvisation, and a short self-choreographed solo.

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Dance

Modern Dance/Teaching audition uses ballet barre, contemporary technique, improvisation, and a 1 to 2 minute self-choreographed solo.

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Good to Know

Applicants apply through both the University of Utah Admissions Application and the School of Dance Audition Application, then follow teacher-licensure advising through UITE.

Transfer Pathway

Incoming transfer applicants to the Dance Teaching BFA complete both the University application and the School of Dance audition application. University admission is not required before auditioning.

Audition · dance.utah.edu

What's The Process

Formal acceptance is contingent on University of Utah admission and passing the School of Dance audition. The Teaching BFA prepares elementary, junior high, middle school, and high school dance educators, with licensure overseen by UITE.

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

Training

Four-year professional BFA combining dance-major coursework with K-12 teacher preparation

Licensure governed by the College of Education's Urban Institute for Teacher Education (UITE); students coordinate early on deadlines and background checks

Builds in-depth subject knowledge in dance alongside developmentally appropriate teaching skills

Professional Development

Prepares graduates for K-12 dance teaching positions, including elementary through high school settings

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

Updated Aug 21, 1:43 AM