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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Selective12-24 StudentsTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

Named one of the Top 30 College Dance Programs by OnStage (2019-2020)

One of only a handful of colleges in Georgia to offer a dance major

120-credit-hour BFA; roughly 32 majors with three full-time dance faculty

Training

Technique training across ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, with coursework in choreography, dance history, music, and staging

Individualized degree paths preparing graduates for performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, and dance/movement therapy

Performance & Productions

VSU Repertory Dancers — the oldest university repertory company in Georgia (founded 1986)

Performance slate spans main-stage productions, musical theatre, a classical ballet fundraiser, and student choreography showcases

Competes at American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional conferences, with the national festival held at the Kennedy Center

Notable Alumni

David Rossetti — Broadway Annie 2012 revival (dance captain, fight captain, swing); Associate Choreographer to Andy Blankenbuehler on the 2015 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat national tour

Professional Development

Pro-Conn program brings dance professionals to campus for master classes and stages an end-of-year showcase for regional hirers

National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter on campus

Peach State Summer Theatre — the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia — hires a company of roughly 60 artists each summer

School Info

Snapshot

3.43

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,306

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,936

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,945

After aid

Fee Schedule For Undergraduates Effective Fall 2026.Pdf · valdosta.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Named one of the Top 30 College Dance Programs by OnStage (2019-2020)

One of only a handful of colleges in Georgia to offer a dance major

120-credit-hour BFA; roughly 32 majors with three full-time dance faculty

Training

Technique training across ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, with coursework in choreography, dance history, music, and staging

Individualized degree paths preparing graduates for performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, and dance/movement therapy

Performance & Productions

VSU Repertory Dancers — the oldest university repertory company in Georgia (founded 1986)

Performance slate spans main-stage productions, musical theatre, a classical ballet fundraiser, and student choreography showcases

Competes at American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional conferences, with the national festival held at the Kennedy Center

Notable Alumni

Professional Development

Pro-Conn program brings dance professionals to campus for master classes and stages an end-of-year showcase for regional hirers

National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter on campus

Peach State Summer Theatre — the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia — hires a company of roughly 60 artists each summer

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Named one of the Top 30 College Dance Programs by OnStage (2019-2020)

One of only a handful of colleges in Georgia to offer a dance major

120-credit-hour BFA; roughly 32 majors with three full-time dance faculty

Training

Technique training across ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, with coursework in choreography, dance history, music, and staging

Individualized degree paths preparing graduates for performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, and dance/movement therapy

Performance & Productions

VSU Repertory Dancers — the oldest university repertory company in Georgia (founded 1986)

Performance slate spans main-stage productions, musical theatre, a classical ballet fundraiser, and student choreography showcases

Competes at American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional conferences, with the national festival held at the Kennedy Center

Notable Alumni

Professional Development

Pro-Conn program brings dance professionals to campus for master classes and stages an end-of-year showcase for regional hirers

National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter on campus

Peach State Summer Theatre — the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia — hires a company of roughly 60 artists each summer

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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School Website Common App

Fee

$40

Official page · apply.valdosta.edu

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Deadline

Virtual Dance Audition Submission DeadlineApr 1, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd

Audition Requirements

Optional interview for scholarship consideration only; it is not required for program admission.

Dance

Requirements

Three Dance STYLES, 1-2 min each

A demonstration of Ballet or Technical Dance Work

A Modern or Contemporary Combination

A Jazz or Commercial Dance Combination

Additional areas of dance welcome but optional

Choreography

Applicants are responsible for choreographing their own materials or working with current instructor/choreographer

Limit total video to 6 minutes maximum

Additional Materials

Headshot or Dance Photo (for Scholarship Consideration)

For scholarship consideration

Resume (for Scholarship Consideration)

For scholarship consideration

Reference Letters (for Scholarship Consideration)

Two letters of reference (for scholarship consideration)

Writing Sample or Video

For virtual/off-campus scholarship applicants

Approximately 500 words or 3-6 minute video addressing your interest in majoring in dance and why VSU specifically

For scholarship submissions, email the writing sample or video directly to swarnett@valdosta.edu after submitting the Acceptd application

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Dance audition is separate from and in addition to VSU admissions process

University application required alongside dance audition submission

Submit video audition via Acceptd

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville FL

Regional Dance America (Norfolk, VA)

VSU representatives attend additional regional dance events

Program Requirements

Must maintain 2.0 GPA to remain in program — two consecutive semesters below 2.0 results in major change

Transfer Pathway

Students already enrolled at VSU may audition to change into the BFA Dance major during Dance Major Experience dates or by submitting the published video requirements.

Auditions · valdosta.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Virtual audition submissions accepted via Acceptd for those who cannot attend in person

Also accepts virtual submissions through Regional Dance America

Audition Expectations

In-person auditions on campus during Dance Major Experience

Virtual submissions accepted via Acceptd

Faculty observe technical ability, performance quality, potential, and adaptability

1-2 minutes in each dance style: Ballet/Technical, Modern/Contemporary, Jazz/Commercial

Additional areas of dance welcome but optional

Applicants choreograph their own materials or work with current instructor/choreographer

Limit total video to 6 minutes maximum

Decisions

Notification by email within one month of audition submission

Possible outcomes: Accepted (begin coursework) or Not Accepted (may take dance courses and re-audition later)

Scholarship Info

Dance Scholarships

Dance Program Scholarships available to incoming students

Scholarship audition requires headshot or dance photo, resume, and 2 letters of reference

In-person scholarship candidates complete a short faculty interview

Virtual/off-campus candidates must submit a writing sample (~500 words) or video (3-6 min) addressing interest in majoring in dance and why VSU specifically

Mellon Foundation paid internship program - students who complete internships eligible for $5,000 scholarship

Scholarships are not automatically renewed - returning students must re-apply each spring

School Info

Snapshot

3.43

Avg GPA (W)

72%

Admit Rate

school-wide

42%

Grad Rate

6.6K

Enrollment

$49K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$7,306

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,936

Before aid

Average Net Price

$10,945

After aid

Fee Schedule For Undergraduates Effective Fall 2026.Pdf · valdosta.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Named one of the Top 30 College Dance Programs by OnStage (2019-2020)

One of only a handful of colleges in Georgia to offer a dance major

120-credit-hour BFA; roughly 32 majors with three full-time dance faculty

Training

Technique training across ballet, modern, jazz, and tap, with coursework in choreography, dance history, music, and staging

Individualized degree paths preparing graduates for performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, and dance/movement therapy

Performance & Productions

VSU Repertory Dancers — the oldest university repertory company in Georgia (founded 1986)

Performance slate spans main-stage productions, musical theatre, a classical ballet fundraiser, and student choreography showcases

Competes at American College Dance Association (ACDA) regional conferences, with the national festival held at the Kennedy Center

Notable Alumni

Professional Development

Pro-Conn program brings dance professionals to campus for master classes and stages an end-of-year showcase for regional hirers

National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) chapter on campus

Peach State Summer Theatre — the Official Musical Theatre of the State of Georgia — hires a company of roughly 60 artists each summer

Updated 1d ago