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BA Dance

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Training

Styles include modern, ballet, jazz, and more

One main stage dance production annually

Two student choreography showcases per year

Up to six studio dance/theatre productions

Faculty have worked with Merce Cunningham, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Utah Ballet, and Zurich Ballet

Dedicated mentoring and career preparation

Notable Alumni

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Study Abroad

Partnership with Arts Bridge program at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA with core in performance, production, and theory

Students select a complementary minor

School Info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

3.5K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,064

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,976

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$37,340

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,343

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2627 · winthrop.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 1d ago

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Training

Styles include modern, ballet, jazz, and more

One main stage dance production annually

Two student choreography showcases per year

Up to six studio dance/theatre productions

Faculty have worked with Merce Cunningham, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Utah Ballet, and Zurich Ballet

Dedicated mentoring and career preparation

Notable Alumni

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Study Abroad

Partnership with Arts Bridge program at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA with core in performance, production, and theory

Students select a complementary minor

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Training

Styles include modern, ballet, jazz, and more

One main stage dance production annually

Two student choreography showcases per year

Up to six studio dance/theatre productions

Faculty have worked with Merce Cunningham, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Utah Ballet, and Zurich Ballet

Dedicated mentoring and career preparation

Notable Alumni

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Study Abroad

Partnership with Arts Bridge program at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA with core in performance, production, and theory

Students select a complementary minor

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Common App

Fee

$50

Deadline

PriorityNov 1, 2026

Additional DeadlineMay 1, 2027

Application Timeline · winthrop.edu

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Acceptd

Deadline

Acceptd application deadlineJul 1, 2027

Auditions

South Carolina Theatre Association Auditions (USC Aiken, SC)Nov 12, 2026

North Carolina Theatre Association Auditions (Greensboro, NC)Nov 21, 2026

Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Auditions (Lexington, KY)Mar 3, 2027

Application portal · Acceptd Theatre Dance · winthrop.edu

Audition Requirements

Dance

Requirements

Two Dance COMBINATIONS, 2 min max each

Two short combinations of different styles as separate clips

Should demonstrate contrast in dance style

Restrictions

No tumbling, dance team, cheerleading, or tap routines

Additional Materials

Headshot (Required)

Current photo

Resume (Required)

Include training, performance experience, and education

Application portal · Acceptd

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply to Winthrop University via Common App

Submit audition materials via Acceptd

Must be declared as a dance major to be considered for scholarships

Eligibility

Open to freshmen and transfer students

Enrollment

Dance faculty conduct a placement class at the beginning of fall semester to assess dance technique proficiency for all new dance majors

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit video audition materials via Acceptd

Materials reviewed promptly after submission

South Carolina Theatre Association: November 12-15, 2026 at USC Aiken, SC

North Carolina Theatre Association: November 21, 2026 in Greensboro, NC

Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Auditions: March 3-6, 2027 in Lexington, KY

Audition Expectations

Auditions are used for program placement and scholarship consideration

Notification around end of March

Contact

Kelly Ozust, Director of Dance - ozustk@winthrop.edu

Scholarship Info

Dean's Meritorious Scholarship (Dms)

In-state: $1,000–$3,000 per year

Out-of-state: $20,040 per year (includes out-of-state tuition waiver)

Renewable for up to four years (total value: $80,160)

Awarded based on audition

Mary Howey-Deckle Scholarship

Covers full cost of tuition

Renewable for up to eight semesters

Additional Scholarships

Producers Circle Scholarships — active department participants

Carolina Copy Cats June McDuffee Scholarship — York County residents in dance or theatre

School Info

Snapshot

4.00

Avg GPA (W)

79%

Admit Rate

school-wide

57%

Grad Rate

3.5K

Enrollment

$47K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,064

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$28,976

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$37,340

Before aid

Average Net Price

$15,343

After aid

Cost Of Attendance 2627 · winthrop.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Training

Styles include modern, ballet, jazz, and more

One main stage dance production annually

Two student choreography showcases per year

Up to six studio dance/theatre productions

Faculty have worked with Merce Cunningham, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Utah Ballet, and Zurich Ballet

Dedicated mentoring and career preparation

Notable Alumni

Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally

Study Abroad

Partnership with Arts Bridge program at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea

Degree Flexibility

Liberal arts-based BA with core in performance, production, and theory

Students select a complementary minor

Updated 1d ago