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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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Minor Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

18 credit hours of approved dance coursework, tailored from non-major and major-level classes to individual interests

Includes technique, composition, and upper-division theory courses

In-person audition required; minors must demonstrate adequate preparation before entering majors-level studio classes

Performance & Productions

Minors are welcome to audition for the School of Dance's modern dance concerts

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 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

18 credit hours of approved dance coursework, tailored from non-major and major-level classes to individual interests

Includes technique, composition, and upper-division theory courses

In-person audition required; minors must demonstrate adequate preparation before entering majors-level studio classes

Performance & Productions

Minors are welcome to audition for the School of Dance's modern dance concerts

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

Program Highlights

Training

18 credit hours of approved dance coursework, tailored from non-major and major-level classes to individual interests

Includes technique, composition, and upper-division theory courses

In-person audition required; minors must demonstrate adequate preparation before entering majors-level studio classes

Performance & Productions

Minors are welcome to audition for the School of Dance's modern dance concerts

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Deadline

Regular DecisionDec 1, 2026

Freshman Students · admissions.utah.edu

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Order

The audition and the university application can come in either order; both are required before a decision.

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Fee

Audition Fee

$50

Auditions

Dance Minor Audition - Salt Lake City

Nov 14, 2026Feb 13, 2027

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Video Audition Submission DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Audition Class

Modern Dance BFA and minor auditions include ballet barre, contemporary technique, and improvisation

At the conclusion of class, dancers present a 1-2 minute self-choreographed solo

Attire

No specific dress code required; come prepared to move

Video Option

Video auditions are accepted only for prospective students unable to attend an in-person audition date

Video auditions are reviewed on a rolling basis, with an April 1 submission deadline

Audition · dance.utah.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Portal

Submit the University of Utah admissions application and the School of Dance audition application

Both applications open August 1 for submissions

Scholarships

Dance minors are not currently eligible for School of Dance scholarships

Enrollment Notes

Dance minors take 18 semester credit hours of approved dance coursework

Dance minors who want to transfer into one of the BFA majors must re-audition for acceptance

What's The Process

Audition Process

Incoming dance minors must audition for admission to the Dance Minor and also follow regular University of Utah admission procedures

Formal acceptance is contingent on university admission and passing the School of Dance audition

Students already admitted as School of Dance majors may pursue the minor without audition and should contact CFA Advising

Audition Dates

Modern Dance BFA, Dance Teaching BFA, and minor auditions are offered on published School of Dance audition dates

Video auditions are available only when applicants cannot attend an in-person audition

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

18 credit hours of approved dance coursework, tailored from non-major and major-level classes to individual interests

Includes technique, composition, and upper-division theory courses

In-person audition required; minors must demonstrate adequate preparation before entering majors-level studio classes

Performance & Productions

Minors are welcome to audition for the School of Dance's modern dance concerts

Facilities

Trains in the Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance

Updated 2d ago