Be a Dance Major
Experience dance at ASU.
Have you applied to ASU and are interested in being a dance major? Join us for Be a Dance Major Day! Take free classes from expert faculty, meet current students and ask all the questions you have about being a dance major at ASU. This event is designed for seniors in high school who have applied to ASU or for transfer students to ASU.
The ASU dance program has a direct admission process, which means there is no separate audition or application for the dance program. Take advantage of this opportunity to visit campus and learn more about what it's like to be a dance student in the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre.
Be a Dance Major Day: Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Review: the Dance Admissions page for full application information.
Registration: Registration is open Dec. 1 - Feb. 13. You must complete an application to ASU and use your ASU credentials to log in to the application.
More Information:
Experience dance courses in person: Participants will attend workshops with the ASU dance faculty to experience what taking classes at ASU is like. Topics may include contemporary ballet, somatic practices, Afro-Latin movement practices, creative practices, hip-hop, postmodern contemporary, dancing histories, improvisation, choreographic prompts, social and partnering, collaborative work and discussion.
Introductions and community engagement: An interactive event where you will meet the director and dance faculty. Attendees will have the opportunity to introduce themselves.
Current student performances and Q+A session: See performances by current students and ask questions about what a typical day in the life of a dance major at ASU looks like.
Dance facilities: Experience our state-of-the-art studio and performance spaces, see where you will learn and dance on campus, and learn more about the courses you can take in the ASU dance program.
Attend dance events: Prospective students are encouraged to attend upcoming dance performances and will have the opportunity to request comp tickets to these events.
What to bring: Dress comfortably and be prepared to dance. You should also bring water and have lunch. Snacks will be provided.
Sample Schedule:
8:00-8:30 Check-in
8:30-8:45 Welcome Session
8:45-9:25 Class 1 – Contemporary Modern
9:30-10:10 Class II – Contemporary Ballet
10:15-10:55 Class III – Afro-Latin Salsa
11:00-11:40 Class IV – Hip Hop
11:45-12:20 Lunch (provided)
12:30-1:15 Creative Practices Session
1:20-1:40 Performances by ASU Dance Students
1:40-1:55 Q&A with ASU Students
1:55-2:00 Closing Session