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Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

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BFA Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Training & Performance

Intensive curriculum preparing professional performing artists, choreographers, and dance scholars

Study with distinguished faculty in choreography, technology, and dance history

Train in African, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, World Dance, Ballet, Tap, and Improvisation

Productions

97+ year tradition of Spring Dance Concert

Multiple dance companies and performance opportunities

Location

Heart of Detroit arts scene

Access to Detroit cultural center

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

15.6K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,214

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,184

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,766

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wayne.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 4, 12:36 AM

Program Highlights

Training & Performance

Intensive curriculum preparing professional performing artists, choreographers, and dance scholars

Study with distinguished faculty in choreography, technology, and dance history

Train in African, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, World Dance, Ballet, Tap, and Improvisation

Productions

97+ year tradition of Spring Dance Concert

Multiple dance companies and performance opportunities

Location

Heart of Detroit arts scene

Access to Detroit cultural center

Program Highlights

Training & Performance

Intensive curriculum preparing professional performing artists, choreographers, and dance scholars

Study with distinguished faculty in choreography, technology, and dance history

Train in African, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, World Dance, Ballet, Tap, and Improvisation

Productions

97+ year tradition of Spring Dance Concert

Multiple dance companies and performance opportunities

Location

Heart of Detroit arts scene

Access to Detroit cultural center

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Application · Common App

Program AppApplication

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Acceptd

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Auditions

Audition & Visit Day

Nov 13, 2026Feb 5, 2027

Audition & Visit Day (Dance Warrior for a Day)Apr 9, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd Auditions · theatreanddance.wayne.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Requirements

One Solo video, up to 3 min

Genre of choice: African, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, World Dance, Ballet, Tap, or Improvisation

Video Requirements

Upload to YouTube or Vimeo

Video must be set to Unlisted (not Private)

Include video link in Acceptd application

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Rolling Admissions

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Virtual applications always open

Requires admission to Wayne State University

How to Apply

Submit a Dance Audition Registration Form via the department

Apply for admission to Wayne State University

Video link may also be submitted through Acceptd

What's The Process

Audition Format

Submit application and video link via Acceptd

Video auditions reviewed on a rolling basis

Visit Days

On-campus visit days include classes and program immersion

Highly recommended to be accepted to the university prior to visiting

Contact

Email: dancesuccess@wayne.edu

Scholarship Info

Talent Scholarships

Four-year scholarships awarded by audition

Minimum 2.5 high school GPA required

Must maintain 2.5 overall and 3.0 dance GPA

Renewed contingent upon successful annual review

Allesee Scholarships

Additional scholarship opportunities for dance majors

Endowed Scholarships

Apply through AcademicWorks

Application opens October, March 1 deadline

School Info

Snapshot

3.40

Avg GPA (W)

81%

Admit Rate

school-wide

58%

Grad Rate

15.6K

Enrollment

$53K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,080

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$34,214

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$34,184

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,766

After aid

Cost Of Attendance · wayne.edu College Scorecard

Training & Performance

Intensive curriculum preparing professional performing artists, choreographers, and dance scholars

Study with distinguished faculty in choreography, technology, and dance history

Train in African, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, World Dance, Ballet, Tap, and Improvisation

Productions

97+ year tradition of Spring Dance Concert

Multiple dance companies and performance opportunities

Location

Heart of Detroit arts scene

Access to Detroit cultural center

Updated Sep 4, 12:36 AM