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Dance Admissions

Learn more about visiting campus, our recruitment events and our application process.

The Department of Dance offers many opportunities to explore what life is like in our department! Learn more about our on-campus recruitment events, below.

Ready to join our creative community and apply to study dance? The UNC Charlotte Department of Dance does not require an audition for acceptance. Students interested must complete the department’s application process and be accepted into the university. We recommend that you apply for admission to UNC Charlotte by November 1 to meet the Early Action deadline. Start your application today!

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Application & Audition Process

UNC Charlotte’s Department of Dance does not require an audition for acceptance. The first week of classes is used for placement evaluations where students will be assessed and placed in the appropriate movement practice courses. Further assessment of dance majors’ proficiencies occurs at various times each semester through in-class work, individual conferences, and course exams. 

Proficiency assessments are based on criteria established for each dance form. To assist students’ understanding of their development, dance faculty provide progression feedback along with a recommendation for the next semester’s course registration. At the midpoint of their degree, dance majors meet with dance faculty for a formal review. The Mid-Degree Assessment is designed to provide feedback on students’ progress by recognizing strengths, identifying areas for growth, and recommending areas of focus for successful completion of graduation requirements.

Admission to the Professional Training Certificate in Dance with Charlotte Ballet does require an audition. To schedule an audition, contact Delia Neil, Certificate Coordinator. If you audition for the certificate program in a city other than Charlotte, you may consider this your UNC Charlotte Department of Dance placement audition. Be sure to notify the Department of Dance that you’ve auditioned with Charlotte Ballet.

Want to learn more about our program? Please join us for one of our upcoming events.

Dance Major Day (Spring 2027)

Join our faculty and current students for a morning of classes in Modern, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop and more. This program allows prospective students the time and experience to learn more about our program

Registration coming soon

Student on the floor in the studio in a Graham warmup position

Who should attend?
Dance Major Day is for prospective high school juniors/seniors, nontraditional students, and transfer or newly admitted students.

What does the day include? 
This event allows prospective students to attend classes, speak to current students, and ask questions to faculty. While students are in classes, we hold informational meetings for parents and guardians to attend to learn more about admission and scholarships.

What if I can’t attend the date?
If you cannot attend the given dates, please contact Director of Undergraduate Studies Tamara Williams for alternative options or contact our Dance Office Administrator Jen Jacobs for a tour or to learn of other opportunities.

Fall Fest Open House (Fall 2026)

The Department of Dance also offers a fall open house annually during the fall semester. Fall Fest is designed for high school students, transfer students, and dance school students to experience a day filled with classes, while exploring what it means to be a dance major at UNC Charlotte.

Registration coming soon

Dance student in arabesque in a red shirt

Sample Schedule

1:00-1:45 p.m. Class #1

2:00-2:45 p.m. Class #2

3:00-4:00 p.m. Q&A with and performances by current students

Visit us on campus!

Email us to schedule a tour of the Department of Dance, or register for one of the university’s many campus visits!

Tour our studios

Faculty and staff welcome the opportunity to get to know prospective students and their families! Click the button below to schedule a tour of our department studios, stages, and spaces, and our Office Administrator Jen Jacobs will reach out to you to set a date and time. Tours are given Monday-Thursday.

Schedule a tour

Register for a campus visit

Plan your visit and register for a campus tour with our office of undergraduate admissions! Your tour experience will highlight Charlotte’s robust 49er community, high-quality academics and connection to the largest city in North Carolina. Tours include an overview of our application process and admissions requirements and a guided walking tour of campus.

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