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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Moderately Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)

Part of the Department of Theatre & Dance in the School of Performing Arts

Training

Coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and theoretical studies

Dynamic culture inspiring full physical expression and technical range

Focus on anatomical efficiency and stylistic versatility

Artistic experimentation and contemporary inquiry

Notable Alumni

Gerald Avery — Broadway's Hamilton, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Motown the Musical; 2018 UWSP Trailblazer Award

Aaron Felske — Broadway and national tour of Fosse, Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion's A New Day at Caesars Palace

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree allows combining with additional majors and minors

Prepares students to communicate, contribute, and lead as global citizen artists

School Info

Snapshot

3.28

Avg GPA

92%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

7.3K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,912

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,990

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,559

After aid

Educational Costs · uwsp.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 6:34 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)

Part of the Department of Theatre & Dance in the School of Performing Arts

Training

Coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and theoretical studies

Dynamic culture inspiring full physical expression and technical range

Focus on anatomical efficiency and stylistic versatility

Artistic experimentation and contemporary inquiry

Notable Alumni

Gerald Avery — Broadway's Hamilton, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Motown the Musical; 2018 UWSP Trailblazer Award

Aaron Felske — Broadway and national tour of Fosse, Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion's A New Day at Caesars Palace

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree allows combining with additional majors and minors

Prepares students to communicate, contribute, and lead as global citizen artists

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)

Part of the Department of Theatre & Dance in the School of Performing Arts

Training

Coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and theoretical studies

Dynamic culture inspiring full physical expression and technical range

Focus on anatomical efficiency and stylistic versatility

Artistic experimentation and contemporary inquiry

Notable Alumni

Gerald Avery — Broadway's Hamilton, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Motown the Musical; 2018 UWSP Trailblazer Award

Aaron Felske — Broadway and national tour of Fosse, Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion's A New Day at Caesars Palace

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree allows combining with additional majors and minors

Prepares students to communicate, contribute, and lead as global citizen artists

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

Apply

School Website Common App

Deadline

New Student Scholarship Application Priority DateFeb 1, 2027

Priority Date for Filing the FAFSAMay 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

New Student Scholarships · uwsp.edu Dates And Deadlines · uwsp.edu

Program AppApplication

Apply

Acceptd

Fee

Acceptd Fee

$10

Opens

Aug 20, 2026

Deadline

Application DeadlineFeb 28, 2027

Auditions

Wisconsin Dance Council Annual College Audition (Madison, WI)Oct 10, 2026

CNADM College & Career Fair (Schaumburg, IL)Nov 6, 2026

UWSP on campusFeb 19 & 26, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd Theatre Dance Auditions · uwsp.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Performance Audition

Faculty considers your ability to engage with new ideas and information

Demonstrate capacity to embody material physically and intellectually

Demonstrate knowledge and ability in at least 2 of the 4 techniques offered at UWSP: ballet, modern, jazz, and tap

Prepared Solo

Perform a solo demonstrating your ability to communicate through movement

Additional Materials

Resume

Required resume including dance training, performance experience, and awards

Headshot

Required recent headshot or dance photograph

Essay

Required 3-page essay

Essay prompt: describe what most interests you about studying dance at the university level

Essay prompt: explain your reasons for pursuing a dance major at UW-Stevens Point in light of the Dance Program Mission Statement

Essay prompt: describe how you see yourself as a leader in dance now and in the future

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation required

One letter from an academic teacher or advisor

One letter from a primary dance teacher able to assess your potential for university-level dance study

Theatre And Dance Auditions · uwsp.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Acceptd opened for Fall 2027 applications on August 20, 2026; confirmed accepting applications when re-verified August 27, 2026

Submit materials through Acceptd two weeks before your selected audition date

Applications received after the deadline may not be considered

Enrollment

Must be accepted to UW-Stevens Point before being admitted to the department

Current UWSP students must complete an on-campus audition and interview

Admission Pathway

Faculty evaluates the written application, performance audition, prepared solo, and interview

Transfer Pathway

UWSP publishes Fox Valley Technical College AA and AS articulation agreements covering all baccalaureate degrees, including BA Dance. The Theatre and Dance department determines how transferred coursework applies to this major.

Transfer Students · uwsp.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Performance audition and interview required

CNADM College & Career Fair and on-campus audition options are published for Fall 2027

A virtual audition portfolio may be submitted instead of an in-person audition and interview (on-campus in-person recommended)

Submit completed materials two weeks before your selected audition date

Applications after the deadline may be considered as space permits

Audition Expectations

Faculty reviews the written application, audition, prepared solo, and interview

Interview focuses on your reasons for studying dance at the university level

Contact

Professor Michael Estanich

Dance@uwsp.edu

715-346-3978

Scholarship Info

Department Scholarships

Several tuition scholarships awarded to students accepted as dance majors

Faculty selects scholarship recipients during on-campus audition

No additional scholarship application required

School Info

Snapshot

3.28

Avg GPA

92%

Admit Rate

school-wide

51%

Grad Rate

7.3K

Enrollment

$52K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,912

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,932

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$22,990

Before aid

Average Net Price

$14,559

After aid

Educational Costs · uwsp.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)

Part of the Department of Theatre & Dance in the School of Performing Arts

Training

Coursework in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and theoretical studies

Dynamic culture inspiring full physical expression and technical range

Focus on anatomical efficiency and stylistic versatility

Artistic experimentation and contemporary inquiry

Notable Alumni

Gerald Avery — Broadway's Hamilton, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Motown the Musical; 2018 UWSP Trailblazer Award

Aaron Felske — Broadway and national tour of Fosse, Cirque du Soleil, Celine Dion's A New Day at Caesars Palace

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts degree allows combining with additional majors and minors

Prepares students to communicate, contribute, and lead as global citizen artists

Updated Aug 27, 6:34 PM