The Bachelor of Arts in Dance program offers the best program for dancers who wish to prepare for work in ballet, modern and jazz, dance performance and choreography.

The Dance Major Program at The University of Alabama provides professional standards for technique in Classical, Ballet, Modern, and Jazz Dance complemented by an intensive choreographic curriculum. Admission to the Dance Major program is by audition only. Course work includes Anatomy for Dance, Dance History, and Independent Study. The Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre is the pre-professional company in residence founded by Associate Professor Cornelius Carter to prepare and enrich dance students for the diverse demands of a professional career. This company was invited to perform at the 5th International Dance Biennial in Lyon, France. Auditions for ARDT occur in the Fall Semester and touring experience is provided throughout the year.

The University of Alabama Dance Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) and is the only dance program in the state of Alabama to be accredited. The UA is host to one of the American Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive. The University of Alabama Dance Program is also a contributing member of the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA).

The University of Alabama was selected by the American Ballet Theatre to host the first satellite program outside New York City for its Summer Ballet Intensive in 1997. One hundred eighty-nine of America's most talented dancers, representing 30 states including Hawaii plus Bermuda and Puerto Rico were in attendance. For more information regarding the American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive.

The student company, Dance Alabama!, whose members are chosen by audition, presents at least two full concerts each season in Morgan Auditorium. In addition, the dance program maintains an active outreach program that includes lecture demonstrations and performances for school and community organizations throughout the region.

There is an active exchange between the American Ballet Theatre and other professional venues, both nationally and internationally. Our alums are working in professional venues such as the Radio City Rockettes, apprenticeships with Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company in Denver, Dayton Contemporary in Dayton, Ohio, Philidenko in Philadelphia, cruise lines, top graduate schools, as well as running their own private studios. The University of Alabama Dance Program is a contributing member of the American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA), attending all regional festivals to present student, faculty, and guest artist choreography.

Admission to the Dance Program as a Dance Major is by Audition Only.

Admission Statement
In order to be a Dance Major, you must be cast in a performance of the Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre. ARDT sets a very competitive standard in technical proficiency and aesthetic commitment to physical line. A Dance Major must achieve and maintain a 3.0 GPA How to Audition for the Dance Program:

Students must demonstrate technical ability at the intermediate or advanced level of technique in ballet, modern or jazz (includes tap) to be considered as a Dance Major. Prospective students may be considered by selecting one of the following options:

Attend formal scholarship auditions during the weekend of The Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre's annual concert and High School/Community Dance Festival normally held in the fall semester each year.

Attend the formal auditions for The Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre usually held at 6:00pm in 300 Clark Hall the Monday and Tuesday of the first week immediately following the resumption of classes in the fall semester.

Attend the formal auditions for Dance Alabama! usually held at 6:00 p.m. in 300 Clark Hall the Wednesday of the first week immediately following the resumption of classes in the fall semester.

Submit a video tape no longer than 5 minutes that demonstrates work at the barre and center en pointe. This work must include developpe a seconde, first arabesque and center adagio, petite allegro, and pirouette combinations. Demonstration of proficciency in another style such as jazz, modern, or tape must be included. If the prospective student wishes to send and example of his/her choreography, this may be added to the 5 minute technique portion of the audition video. The audition video must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.