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Name of College/University and Name of Program:
UNC Charlotte Department of Dance
Main Office Mailing Address:
9201 University City Blvd Robinson Hall 360 Charlotte NC 28223
Phone Number
704-687-0216
Program website:
https://coaa.charlotte.edu/dance
Program contact name, extension and email address:
Jen Jacobs, Office Administrator, jjacob62@uncc.edu, 704-687-0225 or Gretchen Alterowitz, Chair of Department of Dance, Gretchen.Alterowitz@uncc.edu
What programs does the school offer?
The Department awards Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance, offering three concentrations: (1) Dance Performance, Choreography, and Theory; (2) Dance Education; and 3) Applied Dance, a dance degree track that may be attractive to double majors. Students who wish to extend dance study beyond the BA curriculum and propose their own projects do so through the Certificate for Advanced Dance Studies. In partnership with the professional dance company, Charlotte Ballet, the Department offers a Professional Training Certificate in Dance for advanced ballet training. Students may also audition for the Musical Theatre Certificate, a collaboration among the Departments of Music, Theatre, and Dance. A Minor in Dance is also available. Cert – Advanced Studies, Professional Training, Musical Theatre, Minor, BA, BA – Dance Ed.
Style/technique is focused on at the school:
The Department of Dance is a diverse community where students access many different dance styles. Modern and contemporary dance, classical and contemporary ballet, and dance forms of the African diaspora are our focuses.
Can you double major?
Yes
Estimated annual cost?
24,000 In State/ $39,000 Out of State
Upon graduation from your program what kind of degree or certificate will students receive?
BA degree
Application deadline?
Nov 1 (for early action), Feb 1 (reg application),
Application material needed?
None
Which standardized tests are required?
ACT, SAT, Optional until 2024
Required high school GPA?
3.4-3.9 unwtd or 3.8-4.4 wtd
Do you need to audition?
No, not at all
If in person, where is the audition held?
Will each dancer need to perform a solo?
No
Please tell us about your program, any incentives, things that make your program stand out. Anything we have missed that you want to share with prospective students.
In the Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte, students find rigorous dance training and academic preparation and the flexibility and support needed to pursue individual interests and career paths. UNC Charlotte faculty are diverse in their perspectives and trainings and innovative leaders in performance, choreography, dance scholarship, and teacher training. Our professional advisors help students navigate double majors and minors. Dance study is enhanced by state of the art facilities; the interdisciplinary nature of our College of the Arts + Architecture; study abroad opportunities; and the activities of a vibrant campus and the bustling, arts-minded city of Charlotte. Follow us on Facebook!
Name of College
Elon University
Degrees Offered:
Minor, BS - Dance Science, BFA, BFA - Musical Theater
Address
100 Campus Drive Elon, NC 27244-2010
Phone Number
(336) 278-2000
Web Link
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/arts-and-sciences/performing-arts/majors-minors/
Email Contact
lkearns@elon.edu
Name of College
Duke University
Degrees Offered:
Minor, Major, MFA
Address
103 Allen Bldg Durham, NC 27708
Phone Number
(919) 684-8111
Web Link
https://danceprogram.duke.edu/undergraduate/major
Email Contact
sarah.wilbur@duke.edu
Name of College
East Carolina University - School of Theatre and Dance
Main Office Mailing Address:
107 Messick Theatre Arts Center, Mail Stop 553, Greenville, NC 27858
Program website:
https://theatredance.ecu.edu/
Program contact name, extension and email address:
Tommi Galaska - Dance Area Coordinator, 252-328-4916, galaskat@ecu.edu
What programs does the school offer?
4 Year Major Program
Style/technique is focused on at the school:
ballet, modern, jazz, and tap
Can you double major?
N/A
Estimated annual cost?
$7,516 in-state full-time tuition, $23,793 out-of-state full-time tuition.
Upon graduation from your program what kind of degree or certificate will students receive?
BFA, Dance – Performance & Choreography
Do you accept International students?
Yes
If yes, who is the contact or what link should international students utilize to ask about scholarships and application process? Please put N/A if this doesn't apply.
https://global-affairs.ecu.edu/prospective-students/
Application deadline?
For Fall 2024 entry: apply by 5pm on 11/20/23 to audition on 12/9/23 or apply by 5pm on 1/7/24 to audition on 1/27/24
Application material needed?
Headshot, Essay (Self Reflection or other topic), Dance Resume and/or Dance Reel, Test scores
Which standardized tests are required?
None
Required high school GPA?
n/a
Do you need to audition?
Yes, virtually & in person.
If in person, where is the audition held?
Messick Theatre Arts Center, Greenville, NC 27858
Will each dancer need to perform a solo?
No
Please tell us about your program, any incentives, things that make your program stand out. Anything we have missed that you want to share with prospective students.
The School of Theatre and Dance is dedicated to providing superior professional dance training to undergraduate students through physical, intellectual, and aesthetic engagement with dance in the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education. Our rigorous requirements engage students in a diverse curriculum that includes a carefully designed progression of technique courses, in addition to the theoretical and applied courses in Dance History, Composition, Improvisation, Dance Media and Technology, Kinesiology, and Production. Students will work with our acclaimed and dedicated faculty who will nurture and challenge them to hone their technical skills and define their individual artistic voice, preparing them for professional and academic careers in dance. Our esteemed alumni are found around the globe as performers, choreographers, dance educators, arts administrators, scholars, and solo artists. Our programs offer students artistic opportunities to perform in up to two dance mainstage productions, four theatre mainstage productions, and two ECU Storybook productions per year in the McGinnis Theatre, in the black box Studio Theatre, or in ECU’s Wright Auditorium. Students will also have the opportunity to perform in faculty and student choreographed pieces, workshop events, as well as student run club performances. East Carolina University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Name of College
Johnson C Smith University
Degrees Offered:
Concentration
Address
100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte,NC 28216-5398
Phone Number
(704) 378-1000
Web Link
https://www.jcsu.edu/academics/dance2
Email Contact
news@jcsu.edu
Name of College
Appalachian State University
Degrees Offered:
Minor, Minor - Somatics Sustainability, BA
Address
ASU Box 32123
Boone, NC 28608
Phone Number
828-262-3028
Web Link
https://theatreanddance.appstate.edu/academics/degrees/dance-studies
Email Contact
theatreanddance@appstate.edu
Name of College
CATAWBA COLLEGE
Degrees Offered:
Minor, Minor/BFA - Musical Theater
Address
2300 W Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone Number
1-800-CATAWBA
Web Link
https://catawba.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/musical-theatre/
Email Contact
eahoman@catawba.edu
Name of College
Greensboro College
Degrees Offered:
Minor
Address
815 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone Number
336-272-7102 ext. 5753
Web Link
https://www.greensboro.edu/academics/school-of-the-arts/department-of-theatre/
Email Contact
ahyers@greensboro.edu
Name of College
Lee McRea College
Degrees Offered:
BFA - Musical Theatre
Address
191 Main Street Banner Elk, NC 28604
Phone Number
828.898.8721
Web Link
https://www.lmc.edu/academics/programs/theatre-arts/index.htm
Email Contact
joslinp@lmc.edu
Name of College
Meredith College
Degrees Offered:
Cert – Professional Performance, Minor, BA, BA – K-12 Licensure, BA – Private Dance Studio TeachingAddress
3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
Phone Number
(919) 760-8015
Web Link
https://www.meredith.edu/dance/
Email Contact
finleyc@meredith.edu
Name of College/University and Name of Program:
UNC School of the Arts - School of Dance
Main Office Mailing Address:
1533 S. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Program website:
https://www.uncsa.edu/dance/undergraduate/index.aspx
Program contact name, extension and email address:
Rob Myers | 336-776-3204 | myersr@uncsa.edu
What programs does the school offer?
4 Year Major Program, Minor in Arts Entrepreneurship, Joint MBA program w/ Wake Forest
Style/technique is focused on at the school:
Ballet & Contemporary
Can you double major?
No
Estimated annual cost?
27,000 - In-state | 46,000 - Out of State
Upon graduation from your program what kind of degree or certificate will students receive?
BFA, Yoga & Pilates Certification
Do you accept International students?
Yes
If yes, who is the contact or what link should international students utilize to ask about scholarships and application process? Please put N/A if this doesn't apply.
Natalie Parker | 336-631-1550 | parkern@uncsa.edu
Application deadline?
March 1st
Application material needed?
Headshot, 1st arabesque picture, Essay (Self Reflection or other topic), Dance Resume and/or Dance Reel
Which standardized tests are required?
None
Required high school GPA?
2.5
Do you need to audition?
Yes, Virtually and in person
If in person, where is the audition held?
on campus
Will each dancer need to perform a solo?
Yes
Please tell us about your program, any incentives, things that make your program stand out. Anything we have missed that you want to share with prospective students.
A conservatory-approach that includes class instruction, studio practice, specialized workshops with visiting artists and choreographers, and countless performance opportunities. Small class sizes. Job placement and career mentorship and planning. World-renowned faculty and professional-scale costume department; costumes are fitted to the dancer and not pre-cut to "industry norms".