Illinois

 

2 Year Programs


Name of College

Illinois Central College

Degrees Offered:

AA

Address

1 College Dr, East Peoria, IL 61635-0001

Phone Number

(309) 694-5422

Web link

https://icc.edu/academics/catalog/academic-departments/arts-and-behavioral-sciences/dance/

Email Contact

n/a


4 Year Program


Name of College

Columbia College Chicago

Degrees Offered:

Minor, Minor - Hip-hop Studies, Minor - Arts in Healthcare, BA, BFA, Grad Certificate/Masters - Movement Therapy

Address

600 South Michigan Chicago,IL 60605-1996

Phone Number

(312) 663-1600

Web link

https://www.colum.edu/academics/fine-and-performing-arts/dance/majors-and-programs

Email Contact

lgonzales@colum.edu

Any required Standardized Test?

While test scores are not required for admission, you may choose to submit your results from the ACT or SAT.2.

Required high school GPA?

3.343.

Application material needed?

An audition/interview is required and upload portfolio (Write and submit a one-page essay (175 words minimum) that addresses your interest in the Dance BFA program and Upload a 2-3 minute video of you performing a solo dance of any dance style.)4.

Application deadline?

When and where is the audition?

Deadline (11:59 p.m. on January 15, 2021) Virtual Interview Dates (Saturday, February 6, 2021 - Saturday, February 27, 2021)

Can you double major?

Undergraduate students who wish to double major are encouraged to select two majors that both lead to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. When a student wishes to double major in two majors that lead to two different undergraduate degrees (for example, a BA and a BFA) it is known as a dual degree.

Estimated annual cost?

$26,6108.

Any scholarship links?

Apply for Internal Scholarships at Columbia College Chicago, https://www.colum.edu/columbia-central/scholarships/internal-scholarships9.

Styles & Techniques taught within the program?

Ballet, West African Dance, Hip-Hop, Jazz10.

Graduating credentials?

BA/BFA


Name of College:

Loyola University Chicago

Name of College/University and Name of Program:

Main Office Mailing Address:

1200 Mundelein Center, Sandra Kaufmann Director of Dance Loyola University Chicago 921 Mundelein Center for the Arts 1020 West Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60660

Program website:

https://www.luc.edu/dance/

Program contact name, extension and email address:

Sandra Kaufmann, skaufm3@luc.edu

What programs does the school offer?

4 Year Minor Program, 4 Year Major Program, Masters with Dance Accreditation and placement in partnership with Chicago Public Schools

Style/technique is focused on at the school:

Contemporary Modern, Ballet, Classical Modern, Jazz, Pointe, Global Dance

Can you double major?

Yes

Estimated annual cost?

$70,000

Upon graduation from your program what kind of degree or certificate will students receive?

BA Dance, Dance Minor or MEd in Elementary Ed with Dance Endorsement

Application deadline? 

April 5, 2023

Application material needed?

Essay (Self Reflection or other topic), Dance Resume and/or Dance Reel, Test scores

Which standardized tests are required? 

None

Required high school GPA?

Students will be best served who are able to have a 3.0 or above average in HS

Do you need to audition?

Yes, virtually, Yes, in person

If in person, where is the audition held?

Loyola University Chicago

Will each dancer need to perform a solo?

Yes

Please tell us about your program, any incentives, things that make your program stand out. Anything we have missed that you want to share with prospective students.

1) Academic and Artistic excellence, supporting double majors 2) Chicago as Extended Classroom with extensive interaction with professional dance community 3) A Committment to Dance and Social Justice 4) Undergraduate excellence 5) 1 year MEd Degree with guarenteed employment supported by a $40,000 fellowship

Any scholarship links?

https://www.luc.edu/undergrad/tuitionandfinancialaid/scholarships/9.


Name of College

Northwestern University

Degrees Offered:

Major

Address

633 Clark St Evanston,IL 60208

Phone Number

(847) 491-3741

Web link

https://communication.northwestern.edu/academic-programs/major-in-dance/

Email Contact

nu-dance@northwestern.edu

Any required Standardized Test?

Candidates for certain special admission programs must submit the SAT Subject Tests specified below. SAT Subject Tests are optional for other candidates.2. Required high school GPA?

Application material needed?

Students gain admission to the dance major through the regular Northwestern Undergraduate application process. There is no audition for the dance major. A placement class is held during Wildcat Welcome to determine the appropriate technique level for students to take.

Application deadline?


When and where is the audition?


Can you double major?

No

Estimated annual cost?

$76.317/year

Any scholarship links?

Federal loans or private scholarships are provided according to their own criteria and sometimes regardless of financial need. Financial aid consists of scholarships, part-time employment, and loan funding.

Styles & Techniques taught within the program?

Contemporary modern dance, which includes the vibrant Jump Rhythm Jazz style, along with ballet and tap.

Graduating creditails?

SoC


Name of College/University and Name of Program:

University of Illinois Department of Dance

Main Office Mailing Address:

907 1/2 W Nevada St, Urbana IL 61801

Program website:

dance.illinois.edu

Program contact name, extension and email address:

Anna Sapozhnikov, 217-244-2072, sapozhni@illinois.edu

What programs does the school offer?

4 Year Major Program

Style/technique is focused on at the school:

various styles and forms, including Hip Hop, African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Improvisation, choreography, anatomy and kinesiology, teaching methods, dance history, music for dancers, production, and mind-body disciplines.

Can you double major?

Yes

Estimated annual cost?

in state tuition: $15,000, out of state: $30,000

Upon graduation from your program what kind of degree or certificate will students receive?

BFA or BA, we also offer Yoga Certification

Application deadline? 

early action November 1st, regular application January 5 deadline

Application material needed?

Essay (Self Reflection or other topic), Test scores

Which standardized tests are required? 

ACT, SAT

Required high school GPA?

Do you need to audition?

Yes, in person

If in person, where is the audition held?

on campus or in Chicago

Will each dancer need to perform a solo?

Yes

Please tell us about your program, any incentives, things that make your program stand out. Anything we have missed that you want to share with prospective students.

Our program has a new curriculum that focuses on placing importance on many different styles and forms to help support diversity and versatility. Our students dance intensively in daily technique courses that include a global spectrum of dance aesthetics and dance forms such as African- Caribbean, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-hop, House, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Umfundalai and Vogue in light-filled studios with live musicians. Our program features in-depth interactions that will prepare students to enter the professional world of dance through interactions with major artists in the field and individualized mentoring with our faculty.

Any scholarship links?

https://dance.illinois.edu/article/35-resources/awards/1409.


Name of College

Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Illinois State University

Degrees Offered:

Minor, Major, Major - Education 9-12 Licensure

Address

Campus Box 5600
Normal, Il 61790-5600

Phone Number

(309) 438-8321

Web link

https://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/dance/

Email Contact

cbmonso@ilstu.edu


Name of College

Northeastern Illinois University

Degrees Offered:

Minor

Address

5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699

Phone Number

(773) 583-4050

Web link

https://catalog.neiu.edu/arts-sciences/music/minor-dance/

Email Contact

n/a


Name of College

Northern Illinois University

Degrees Offered:

BFA

Address

1425 W. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 60115-2828

Phone Number

815-753-1334

Web link

https://www.niu.edu/theatre/academics/undergraduate/bfa-dance/index.shtml

Email Contact

theatreinfo@niu.edu


Name of College

Principia College

Degrees Offered:

Minor

Address

1 Maybeck Place, Elsah, IL 62028

Phone Number

618.374.2131

Web link

http://www.principiacollege.edu/theatre-dance

Email Contact

n/a


Name of College

Rockford University

Degrees Offered:

Minor, BA, BFA, BFA - Musical Theatre

Address

5050 East State Street
Rockford IL 61108

Phone Number

815-226-4108

Web link

https://www.rockford.edu/academics/departments/performingarts/programs/

Email Contact

JHendry@rockford.edu


Name of College

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Degrees Offered:

BA

Address

State Route 157
Edwardsville, IL 62026

Phone Number

(888) 328-5168

Web link

https://www.siue.edu/academics/undergraduate/degrees-and-programs/theater-dance/specialization-dance.shtml

Email Contact

charper@siue.edu