The campus is situated in a major metropolitan area, minutes away from the downtown of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Both cities are noted for their extraordinary arts communities, with such renowned institutions as the Guthrie Theater, Children's Theater Company and the St. Paul Chamber and Minnesota Orchestras. The Twin Cities support a particularly thriving dance community, spearheaded by the Minnesota Dance Alliance, the nation's first and foremost service organization for choreographers. Auditions and Admissions Auditions Acceptance into the BFA and BA programs in Dance as well as placement into technique classes is by audition only. Acceptance rate is approximately one in four.
Auditions consist of a technique class and an improvisational exercise.
No dance preparation is necessary. At the time of audition, please submit a writing sample of two to four pages from a high school or college course. Audition Dates For acceptance into the program beginning Fall 2001 Sat. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Dance Program to observe or take class and talk with the faculty and dance students. Contact the Dance Program Office to schedule a visit.