Program
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewIn-Person or VirtualUniversity App Required
Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
Audition Required
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•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
•Faculty have worked with Merce Cunningham, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Utah Ballet, and Zurich Ballet
•Dedicated mentoring and career preparation
STUDY ABROAD
•Partnership with Arts Bridge program at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Liberal arts-based B.A. with core in performance, production, and theory
•Students select a complementary minor
Key Info
Program AppApplication
Apply atAcceptd
Deadline
Acceptd SubmissionJul 1, 2026
Audition
On-Campus Audition (Winthrop University)Feb 28, 2026
Prescreen Requirements
Dance
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
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•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
What's The Process
PRESCREEN
•Submit video audition materials via Acceptd
•Materials reviewed promptly after submission
ON-CAMPUS AUDITION
•Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10 AM
•Also used for scholarship consideration
•Notification around end of March
PLACEMENT
•Dance faculty conduct a placement class at the beginning of fall semester to assess dance technique proficiency for all new dance majors
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: $13,998 per year (includes out-of-state tuition waiver)
-Renewable for up to four years (total value: $55,992)
•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
Program info updated Mar 27, 2:30 AM
ACCREDITATION
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE
•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
•Faculty have worked with Merce Cunningham, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Charlotte Ballet, Utah Ballet, and Zurich Ballet
•Dedicated mentoring and career preparation
STUDY ABROAD
•Partnership with Arts Bridge program at Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Hannah Hustad (’16) — dance captain and performer on Norwegian Cruise Line (Rock of Ages, Jersey Boys); visited 30+ countries performing internationally
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Liberal arts-based B.A. with core in performance, production, and theory
•Students select a complementary minor
Updated Mar 27, 2:30 AM
Academic School Information
4.00
Avg GPA (W)
79%
Admit Rate
59%
Grad Rate
3,523
Enrollment
$47,185
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$14,678
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,676
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,343
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$12,608
Family Income $30k - $48k$12,983
Family Income $48k - $75k$13,966
Family Income $75k - $110k$18,518
Family Income $110k+$21,359
