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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
No Interview
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING FOCUS
•Distinctive focus on dance pedagogy — preparing leaders in community dance education
•Built around brain-compatible dance education methodology (Anne Green Gilbert)
•Technique classes in contemporary, ballet, jazz, plus options in tap, dance partnering, ballroom, and West African
CURRICULUM
•Dance pedagogy, composition, choreography, improvisation, and dance history
•Dance anatomy, kinesiology, and injury prevention
•Teaching methods for community and diverse populations
•Capstone course serving as springboard for interdisciplinary dance career applications
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES
•Spring Dance Concerts and Evening of Experimental Dance
•Student-choreographed Dance Happenings and Spring Arts Continuum
•In-residence workshops with established dance artists
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Internship opportunities with local community dance programs
•Teaching dance at local studios
•Students present research at local and national conferences and dance festivals
Key Info
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Deadlines
Early DecisionNov 1, 2025
Early ActionNov 15, 2025
Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026
Fee
$40
Audition Requirements
Dance
BALLET BARRE, 10 min
•Pliés
•Tendus/degagés
•Rond de jambe
•Frappé
•Fondu/developpé
•Across the floor: battements front and side, pirouettes (parallel or turned out), grade jeté/saut de chat
MODERN OR CONTEMPORARY SOLO, 1-1.5 min
•Required — perform a solo in modern or contemporary style
ADDITIONAL SOLO (optional), 1-1.5 min
•Solo in another style of your choice
Wildcard / Special Skill
N/A
Good to Know
SUBMISSION PORTAL
•Audition materials submitted via SpartanStart Portal
•Portal access granted after applying to UTampa
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE
•Auditions must be submitted by March 1 for scholarship consideration
ELIGIBILITY
•Fall enrollment only
•Must audition and be accepted into the program
•Declared major in Dance required
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•Submit audition video via SpartanStart Portal (access granted after applying)
•Or audition in person at an official Admissions Open House
PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
•Students must pass a second-year evaluation/review after the second year of study
•Transfer students: evaluation after 60 credit hours earned
CONTACT
•Susannah LeMarquand, Dance Program Director
•slemarquand@ut.edu | (813) 257-6322
Scholarship Info
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP
•Up to $14,000 over four years ($3,500 per year)
•Audition must be submitted by March 1
QUALIFICATIONS
•New entering student (fall term entry only)
•Applied understanding of body knowledge and movement vocabulary
•Declared major in Dance
•Unweighted high school GPA of 3.0
•Must maintain cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
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Academic School Information
3.60
Avg GPA (W)
41%
Admit Rate
64%
Grad Rate
10,093
Enrollment
$59,436
Earnings
10yr after
Tuition & Fees
$33,424
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$35,634
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.
Annual Cost by Family Income
Family Income $0 - $30k$30,631
Family Income $30k - $48k$29,966
Family Income $48k - $75k$33,645
Family Income $75k - $110k$33,835
Family Income $110k+$37,275
