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High School Dance Admissions

UNCSA School of Dance offers high school programs for students with concentrations in Ballet (for grades 9-12) and Contemporary Dance (for grades 11-12). The application process includes an online application, required documents, and an audition.

The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 school year has passed. The application for the School of Dance has closed. 

Audition Information

Applicants may choose either an On-campus Audition or a Video Audition.

On-campus Audition

To schedule an On-campus Audition, candidates must submit an application, transcript(s) and the application fee in time for a deadline. All required application documents must be uploaded no later than two (2) weeks prior to a scheduled on-campus audition.

Do not upload video if you intend to audition in person on campus. Candidates who upload video will be considered a Video Audition Applicant and not receive information on how to schedule an in-person audition.

Video Audition

To submit a Video Audition, candidates must submit the UNCSA application, required application documents, video audition and the application fee in time for a deadline.

Admission into the School of Dance is based on a combination of artistic and academic merits.

Admissions Criteria

GPA & Academic Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.3 (C+), no more than one failing grade in the previous year's work and no more than two failing grades in their overall coursework.

Completed Application, Fees & Required Documents

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Pay the Application Fee: $95 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $130 for international applicants. Application fees are non-refundable.

    Payment Options
    • Online: Follow payment instructions at the end of the application or on your Admissions Portal.
    • Check or Money Order (through a U.S. bank): Make payable to "UNCSA" and include your full legal name. Mail payment and fully legible name of the applicant to the Office of Admissions.
    • International Applicants: Use Flywire to pay the application fee online through an international bank or pay by check or money order through a U.S. bank as listed above.
  3. Upload all Required Application Documents to by the deadline. 

Please note: If applying to two different UNCSA art schools (Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts), complete a second application and pay the second application fee.

 

Rosey Walker

Dance Admissions Counselor

I'm here to help you apply for admission to UNCSA. Please let me know if you have any questions!

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