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BA Theatre and Dance

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BA Theatre and Dance

Dance Track

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

Study AbroadTransfer In Friendly

Program Recognition

BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum

48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms

12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes

Performance & Productions

Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)

Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms

Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training

6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre

Notable Alumni

Catherine Keener — two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton

Callie Thorne — known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)

Professional Development

Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program

Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)

Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops

90+ study abroad programs available

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$67,800

Before aid

Average net price

$29,822

After aid

Tuition And Fee Rates · wheatoncollege.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum

48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms

12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes

Performance & Productions

Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)

Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms

Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training

6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre

Notable Alumni

Catherine Keener — two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton

Callie Thorne — known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)

Professional Development

Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program

Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)

Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops

90+ study abroad programs available

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum

48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms

12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes

Performance & Productions

Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)

Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms

Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training

6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre

Notable Alumni

Catherine Keener — two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton

Callie Thorne — known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)

Professional Development

Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program

Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)

Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops

90+ study abroad programs available

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App Coalition App School Website

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 15, 2026

Early application deadlineJan 15, 2027

Regular DecisionFeb 15, 2027

Official page · wheatoncollege.edu

Submission Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio (Optional)

Dance Creative Arts Portfolio for applicants who want faculty review of dance work

Optional SlideRoom portfolio fee: $5

Application portal · SlideRoom

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App, Coalition App, or the Wheaton application

No university application fee

Optional creative arts portfolio work is submitted through SlideRoom by your preferred application deadline

Not submitting optional portfolio work will not negatively impact the application

Transfer Pathway

Qualified Massachusetts community college students can use Wheaton's published transfer guarantee to enter the college and pursue the BA Theatre and Dance major; Wheaton separately evaluates prior coursework for transfer credit. The department does not publish a guaranteed accelerated studio sequence for this major.

Massachusetts Community College Transfer Guarantee · wheatoncollege.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Admission is through the university application process

No separate audition, interview, or portfolio required for the major

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

73%

Enrollment

1.8K

Earnings

$68K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$67,800

Before aid

Average net price

$29,822

After aid

Tuition And Fee Rates · wheatoncollege.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum

48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms

12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes

Performance & Productions

Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)

Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms

Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training

6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre

Notable Alumni

Catherine Keener — two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton

Callie Thorne — known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)

Professional Development

Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program

Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)

Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops

90+ study abroad programs available

Updated Aug 20, 2:54 PM