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Minor in Dance and Choreography

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BFA in Dance and Choreography

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Minor in Dance and Choreography

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Training

•Flexible 18-credit minor designed around individual student interests

•Coursework includes dance history, improvisation, ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, West African dance, anatomy, screen dance, lighting, sound, and criticism

Facilities

•VCUarts Dance facilities include dance studios and Grace Street Theater resources used by the department

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Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

20.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,433

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$16,945

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,109

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,512

$30-48k$17,777

$48-75k$20,925

$75-110k$24,691

$110k+$32,739

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Training

•Flexible 18-credit minor designed around individual student interests

•Coursework includes dance history, improvisation, ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, West African dance, anatomy, screen dance, lighting, sound, and criticism

Facilities

•VCUarts Dance facilities include dance studios and Grace Street Theater resources used by the department

Program Highlights

Training

•Flexible 18-credit minor designed around individual student interests

•Coursework includes dance history, improvisation, ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, West African dance, anatomy, screen dance, lighting, sound, and criticism

Facilities

•VCUarts Dance facilities include dance studios and Grace Street Theater resources used by the department

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Scholarship DeadlineNov 1, 2025

Regular DecisionJan 15, 2026

Extended DeadlineMar 15, 2026

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Application Logistics

•VCUarts lists Minor in Dance and Choreography as an active degree option

•Students can begin accruing credit hours toward the minor at any time

Program Requirements

•The minor consists of 18 credits, with at least nine credits at the 300 level or higher

•Most minor classes are nonmajor courses and may fill quickly

What's The Process

Audition Process

•VCU Bulletin states no audition is required for the dance and choreography minor

Academic info

Snapshot

3.63

Avg GPA (W)

93%

Admit Rate

school-wide

63%

Grad Rate

20.8K

Enrollment

$58K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

Average Annual Cost

$23,433

after typical aid

In-State Tuition

$16,945

before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,109

before aid

Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.

$0-30k$17,512

$30-48k$17,777

$48-75k$20,925

$75-110k$24,691

$110k+$32,739

View full data on College Scorecard

Training

•Flexible 18-credit minor designed around individual student interests

•Coursework includes dance history, improvisation, ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, West African dance, anatomy, screen dance, lighting, sound, and criticism

Facilities

•VCUarts Dance facilities include dance studios and Grace Street Theater resources used by the department

Updated 1h ago

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