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In-Person or Virtual

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BA Dance

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BA Arts, Entertainment and Media Management

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BA Dance

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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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BFA Theatre Design and Technology

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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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

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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 2026

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Deadline

Scholarship Priority DateDec 1, 2025

FAFSA Priority DateMay 1, 2026

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Next cycle TBA

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Acceptd Fee

$10

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

•Dance training, performance experience, and awards

Photograph Required

•Recent headshot or dance photograph

Essay Required (3 Pages)

•What most interests you about studying dance at the university level

•Your reasons for pursuing a dance major at UW-Stevens Point while considering the Dance Program Mission Statement

•How you see yourself as a leader in dance now and in the future

Letters of Recommendation (2 Required)

•One from an academic teacher or advisor

•One from a primary dance teacher able to comment on your ability and potential in a university-level dance program

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Department audition/interview dates for Fall 2027 admission are not yet published — the department's auditions page lists them as "coming soon"

•Applications submitted via Acceptd (getacceptd.com/uwsp); portal reopens for the new cycle after summer

•Submit materials via Acceptd two weeks before your selected audition date

•Department's free online application listed as coming soon on the department website

•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

•Written application: ability to clearly communicate ideas and goals

•Audition: engagement with new ideas and capacity to embody material

•Prepared solo: ability to communicate through movement

•Interview: ability to articulate reasons for studying dance

Transfer Pathway

This program publishes a real transfer pathway into the major, such as a transfer audition, a community college articulation agreement, or an audition into the program after you enroll. Confirm placement and which credits apply with the department before applying.

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What's The Process

Audition Process

•Performance audition and interview required

•Acceptd lists virtual or in-person options; campus audition dates are in person

•CNADM College & Career Fair option available; additional fall 2027 dates may be announced

•Submit completed materials one week before your selected audition date

•Applications after the deadline may be considered as space permits

Audition Expectations

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

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

Contact

•Dance Program Assistant: Erin Clementich, eclement@uwsp.edu

•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

Official source 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

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