BA Dance at George Washington University

Programme overview

The bachelor of arts program in dance at GW's Corcoran School trains students to tell their own stories through movement. The strength of the program is in the relationships between students and faculty mentors. Dance faculty are dedicated to educating the dancers and choreographers of the future through the program's global, interdisciplinary community in the heart of Washington, DC. The program focuses on modern, postmodern, and contemporary dance techniques with an emphasis on experimentation through the creative process. Courses are allied with the body of knowledge found in somatic theories.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Theatre and Dance | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs. 39 credits in four categories: 15 credits in one of three concentrations (theory, technique, or creative process and performance), 9 credits in each of the two remaining categories, 6 elective credits. All Corcoran, CORX, and CTAD courses, with permission from advisor

Career pathways

Modern technique classes are offered at four levels, and students take additional classes in dance history, production, and career strategies. Working with national and internationally known guest artists through classes and rehearsals, students establish professional connections to a variety of geographies and heritages with a wide variety of performative opportunities both in and outside of the

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): For information about the admission process, including deadlines, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions website. Applications can be submitted via the Common Application. For questions visit undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/contact-us.

USD 72,000 a year (2026-27). Full-time main campus undergraduate tuition for students entering in 2026-27 in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, Elliott School, Milken Institute School of Public Health or School of Engineering and Applied Science (12-18 cr Source

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/

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