Overview

The Dance program offered by The University of Alabama adheres to professional standards for technique in classical ballet and modern and jazz dance. The department presents two dance concerts each semester: the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre (ARDT) and Dance Alabama! concerts. Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre is the pre-professional student dance company that performs classical repertoire as well as contemporary and jazz choreography. Acceptance into the company is by audition only. Dance Alabama! concerts are comprised of student works that are chosen by dance faculty adjudication. Dance Alabama! is a theatrical venue designed to showcase serious choreography that is conceptually original, technically proficient, and well crafted. Participation in ARDT and Dance Alabama! is open to dance majors and non-majors.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include performing with professional dance companies (ballet, modern and/or jazz), Broadway/off Broadway/touring productions, cruise lines, commercial/television, teaching/running a private dance studio and freelance choreography. Students are also prepared to enter graduate programs in dance for the purpose of teaching at colleges and universities.

Types of Jobs Accepted

Graduates of the University of Alabama dance program have accepted jobs in dance performance, choreography, dance instruction and administration.

Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Our alumni have worked in professional venues such as the Radio City Rockettes, Gus Giordano, Alabama Ballet, Complexions, Disney Productions, national Broadway tours, cruise lines, freelance choreography and top graduate schools, as well as running their own private studios.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Choreography

Anatomy and Kinesiology For Dance

History Of Dance

History of Dance

Lighting and Sound for Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tuscaloosa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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General requirements

Complete your Online Application and pay the application fee.

2-3 days after completing the application, check the email account that you listed on your application. You will be sent your CWID (Identification number) via email.

Copy of your passport

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents.)

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

Tuition Fees

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34542 USD / year

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34542 USD / year

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11684 USD / year

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Living costs

Tuscaloosa

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Career Opportunities

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Jobs of Experienced Alumni

Programme Structure

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