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Colleges for dance: programs, auditions & deadlines 2026–27

Dance programs usually ask for more than the application: a pre-screen video, a portfolio or a live audition — often weeks before the regular deadline. Here’s every step, quoted from each program’s official page.

4 programs

Sorted by next upcoming step · today Nov 5, 2026
University of Michigan BFA in Dance · School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Audition requiredBFA
Regular plan
SMTD application + Common AppDec 1 · 26d Own deadline, earlier than U-M’s Feb 1 regular deadline
AuditionWinter Every applicant auditions; dates are scheduled after you apply

Source: smtd.umich.edu · checked Nov 4, 2026

University of Southern California BFA in Dance · Glorya Kaufman School of Dance
PortfolioLive auditionBFA
First-year applicants
Common App + Kaufman PortfolioDec 1 · 26d “Materials from all candidates are due by December 1.”
Live auditionJanuary Held in January for invited applicants

Source: kaufman.usc.edu · checked Nov 4, 2026

New York University BFA in Dance · Tisch School of the Arts
Pre-screen videoCallback auditionBFA
Regular Decision (ED II also available)
Common App (final)Jan 5 · 61d Recommended by Dec 22, 2026
Pre-screen materialsJan 18 · 74d Due 9:00 AM ET
Callback auditionJan 30–Feb 6 · 86d Chicago or LA Jan 30; New York Feb 5–6

Source: tisch.nyu.edu · checked Nov 4, 2026

The Ohio State University BFA in Dance · Department of Dance
In-person auditionBFA
Winter audition cycle
University applicationJan 15 · 71d Regular decision deadline
Dance audition applicationJan 16 · 72d Online video option also due Jan 23
In-person auditionJan 30 · 86d Autumn cycle (Oct 31) has passed

Source: dance.osu.edu · checked Nov 4, 2026

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