Program
No PrescreenAudition RequiredScholarship InterviewIn-Person or VirtualSelective12-24 StudentsUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
Audition Required
Scholarship Interview
Selective
12-24 Students
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named one of the Top 30 College Dance Programs by OnStage (2019-2020)
•Highly competitive and successful BFA program
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Encourages well-rounded and diverse study of dance across a wide range of styles
•Individualized approach to each student's degree path
•Students are marketable and prepared for the professional world upon graduation
PROGRAM SIZE
•32 majors currently in Dance program
•Three full-time faculty in dance
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•David Rossetti — Broadway debut in the 2013 revival of Annie (dance captain/swing); Associate Choreographer to Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) for the 2015 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat national tour
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadlines
PriorityNov 12, 2025
Scholarship Priority DeadlineMar 1, 2026
FAFSA Priority DeadlineMar 15, 2026
Regular DecisionMay 1, 2026
Fee
$40Waiver
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Acceptd Submission DeadlineApr 1, 2026
Auditions
Douglas Anderson School, Jacksonville FLOct 16, 2025
On CampusNov 3, 2025
On CampusFeb 16, 2026
Regional Dance America, Norfolk VAMar 5–8, 2026
Audition Requirements
Dance
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)
•RESUME (for scholarship consideration)
•Two LETTERS OF REFERENCE (for scholarship consideration)
•WRITING SAMPLE or VIDEO (for virtual/off-campus scholarship applicants)
-~500 words or 3-6 min video addressing your interest in majoring in dance and why VSU specifically
-Email directly to swarnett@valdosta.edu after submitting Acceptd application
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Dance audition is separate from and in addition to VSU admissions process
•University application required alongside dance audition submission
•Submit video audition via Acceptd
VIRTUAL OPTION
•Virtual audition submissions accepted via Acceptd for those who cannot attend in person
•Also accepts virtual submissions through Regional Dance America
REGIONAL EVENTS
•Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Jacksonville FL
•Regional Dance America (Norfolk, VA)
•VSU representatives attend additional regional dance events
GPA REQUIREMENT
•Must maintain 2.0 GPA to remain in program — two consecutive semesters below 2.0 results in major change
What's The Process
AUDITION FORMAT
•In-person auditions on campus during Dance Major Experience
•Virtual submissions accepted via Acceptd
•Faculty observe technical ability, performance quality, potential, and adaptability
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS
•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
RESULTS
•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 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
Program info updated Mar 27, 1:27 PM
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Named one of the Top 30 College Dance Programs by OnStage (2019-2020)
•Highly competitive and successful BFA program
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
•Encourages well-rounded and diverse study of dance across a wide range of styles
•Individualized approach to each student's degree path
•Students are marketable and prepared for the professional world upon graduation
PROGRAM SIZE
•32 majors currently in Dance program
•Three full-time faculty in dance
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•David Rossetti — Broadway debut in the 2013 revival of Annie (dance captain/swing); Associate Choreographer to Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) for the 2015 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat national tour
Updated Mar 27, 1:27 PM
Academic School Information
3.43
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
42%
Grad Rate
6,622
Enrollment
$49,361
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$6,124
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,836
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$10,945
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.
Family Income $0 - $30k$9,378
Family Income $30k - $48k$9,541
Family Income $48k - $75k$11,877
Family Income $75k - $110k$14,906
Family Income $110k+$15,905
