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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training

Rigorous curriculum in traditional and contemporary dance forms

Coursework in body/mind practices, pedagogy, culture, theory and history

Faculty bring years of professional experience to the classroom

Special workshops and residencies with guest artists throughout the year

Recent residencies include D. Sabela Grimes, Melanie George, Kia Smith, Parijat Desai, Alfonso Cervera, Aysha Upchurch and Joe Goode

Performance & Productions

Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart

Faculty and guest artist world premieres plus student choreography showcases

Proximity to Chicago provides additional performance and collaboration opportunities

Notable Alumni

Naima Adedapo — American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer

Professional Development

Students work with Danceworks, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Wild Space, Hyperlocal MKE and Panadanza

Study abroad opportunities through Center for International Education

Performing Arts Living Learning Community

School Info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

16.8K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,154

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,004

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,014

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uwm.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous curriculum in traditional and contemporary dance forms

Coursework in body/mind practices, pedagogy, culture, theory and history

Faculty bring years of professional experience to the classroom

Special workshops and residencies with guest artists throughout the year

Recent residencies include D. Sabela Grimes, Melanie George, Kia Smith, Parijat Desai, Alfonso Cervera, Aysha Upchurch and Joe Goode

Performance & Productions

Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart

Faculty and guest artist world premieres plus student choreography showcases

Proximity to Chicago provides additional performance and collaboration opportunities

Notable Alumni

Naima Adedapo — American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer

Professional Development

Students work with Danceworks, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Wild Space, Hyperlocal MKE and Panadanza

Study abroad opportunities through Center for International Education

Performing Arts Living Learning Community

Program Highlights

Training

Rigorous curriculum in traditional and contemporary dance forms

Coursework in body/mind practices, pedagogy, culture, theory and history

Faculty bring years of professional experience to the classroom

Special workshops and residencies with guest artists throughout the year

Recent residencies include D. Sabela Grimes, Melanie George, Kia Smith, Parijat Desai, Alfonso Cervera, Aysha Upchurch and Joe Goode

Performance & Productions

Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart

Faculty and guest artist world premieres plus student choreography showcases

Proximity to Chicago provides additional performance and collaboration opportunities

Notable Alumni

Naima Adedapo — American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer

Professional Development

Students work with Danceworks, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Wild Space, Hyperlocal MKE and Panadanza

Study abroad opportunities through Center for International Education

Performing Arts Living Learning Community

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Auditions

On-Campus Audition

Dec 4, 2026Feb 12, 2027Mar 5, 2027

Departmental Scholarship Priority DeadlineMar 1, 2027

Arts · uwm.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

In-Person Audition

Faculty introductions, facility tours and technique classes

One-minute solo performance

Q&A session with faculty

Video Audition

Three separate videos required

Video 1: Dancing in a technique class (variation one)

Video 2: Dancing in a technique class (variation two)

Video 3: One solo performance

Video Guidelines

Record in a studio or gym, not a residential space if possible

Upload to YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive or Dropbox

Include links, explanations and any necessary passwords

Additional Materials

Statement of Intent (Required)

One-page PDF, 300 word minimum

Describe how your interests and experience relate to your intended career path

May discuss past dance experiences, teachers and training

Dance BFA · uwm.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to UW-Milwaukee, then complete Peck School of the Arts dance entrance requirements

Submit Peck School of the Arts materials at least 1 week before the audition date

Video audition is available for students unable to attend an in-person audition

Important Notes

Dance students must own a laptop meeting department specifications

What's The Process

Audition Process

Step 1: Apply and be admitted to UW-Milwaukee

Step 2: Apply to Peck School of the Arts with entrance audition

Audition Expectations

Faculty introductions and facility tours

Technique classes (styles announced in advance)

One-minute solo performance

Q&A session with faculty

Students unable to audition in-person may submit video audition

Three videos: two technique class variations and one solo

Contact

Dance-admission@uwm.edu

Scholarship Info

Departmental Scholarships

Priority deadline: March 1

Available to incoming and continuing dance students

Apply through Peck School of the Arts scholarship process

School Info

Snapshot

3.20

Avg GPA (W)

91%

Admit Rate

school-wide

49%

Grad Rate

16.8K

Enrollment

$55K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,154

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$24,004

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,014

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · uwm.edu College Scorecard

Training

Rigorous curriculum in traditional and contemporary dance forms

Coursework in body/mind practices, pedagogy, culture, theory and history

Faculty bring years of professional experience to the classroom

Special workshops and residencies with guest artists throughout the year

Recent residencies include D. Sabela Grimes, Melanie George, Kia Smith, Parijat Desai, Alfonso Cervera, Aysha Upchurch and Joe Goode

Performance & Productions

Four concerts per year: Winterdances, Springdances, New Dancemakers and UpStart

Faculty and guest artist world premieres plus student choreography showcases

Proximity to Chicago provides additional performance and collaboration opportunities

Notable Alumni

Naima Adedapo — American Idol Season 10 top-11 finalist, singer and dancer

Professional Development

Students work with Danceworks, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Wild Space, Hyperlocal MKE and Panadanza

Study abroad opportunities through Center for International Education

Performing Arts Living Learning Community

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM