FSU Dance

Our approach encourages fluidity between the processes of making art, honing craft and deepening intellectual explorations.

As one of the top dance programs in the nation, FSU Dance is known for:

—Prestigious, award winning resident faculty and staff.

—Exciting guest artists, teachers and choreographers.

—The Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography. One of our nation’s only
choreographic research center within a university setting.

—Extraordinary dance and performance technology facilities.

—ARTS in NYC

! Spend a fall semester immersed in the New York dance
experience while you continue your classes. Includes an Internship!

—Small class sizes. We accept the best students and give them our full
attention and mentorship.

—Our students practice what they learn in the classroom. Over fifteen fully
produced performances a year, as well as numerous informal
performance opportunities.

—A summer study abroad programs in Paris, France.

—An innovative MA program in American Dance Studies that includes
social and vernacular dance as well as concert forms.

09/09/2026

Ready for Rethinking the Field and Making the Work? Apply for the graduate programs in Dance at FSU today!

Here’s your guide to the 2026-2027 Applications!

Step One: Start by completing the graduate inquiry form on our website! Whether you’re just starting to think about grad school, or are ready to initiate your application, this is the place to start.

Step Two: Connect with us! We host one-on-one zoom sessions with our graduate program director, Daniel Smith, so that we can get to know you, you can get to know us, and we can answer any questions you might have about applications!

Step Three: Submit your Graduate Application by January 8, 2027!
To submit your graduate application You will need:

* A statement of purpose
* A writing sample
* Three letters of recommendation composed on official institutional letterhead.
* Official college/university transcript(s)
* A link to a video of you performing an original two-minute solo (You will also perform this two-minute solo during the in-person audition)
* Links to two work samples highlighting your research interests
* A résumé/CV highlighting dance training and experience.
* A photo of the applicant (either headshot or full-body).

Step Four: Attend your In-Person Audition January 22–23, 2027!

Have questions about applications, contact [email protected].

More information can be found at gradschool.fsu.edu or dance.fsu.edu, link in bio!

09/06/2026

Registration is now open for our Annual Young Dancers Workshop, February 6–7, 2027!

Workshop for Young Dancers is geared toward intermediate and advanced students ages 10-18, and will provide students the opportunity to take master classes from world-renowned ballet, contemporary, and modern dance artists.

Class sizes are limited, so make sure to secure your spot early!

* Group A (10-12) Beginner Intermediate
* Group B (12-14) Intermediate
* Group C (14+) Intermediate Advanced
* Group D (15+) Advanced*

*Group D is for dancers age 15+ with advanced pointe work. All ballet technique classes in Group D will be on pointe. SPACE IS LIMITED.

Visit dance.fsu.edu to register today!

09/04/2026

Ready to imagine, create, and define the future of dance? Audition for FSU School of Dance!

This is your one stop to see all our audition dates and deadlines for our programs

BFA Audition Dates and Deadlines:

Audition 1 | October 28, 2026
Supplemental Application Due: October 14, 2026
Audition Solo Video Due: October 21, 2026

Audition 2 | January 13, 2027
Supplemental Application Due: December 8, 2026
Audition Solo Video Due: January 6, 2027

Audition 3 | February 10, 2027
Supplemental Application Due: December 8, 2026
Solo Video Due February 3, 2027

Graduate Program Audition Dates and Deadlines:
Graduate Audition | Jan. 22–23, 2027
Graduate Application Due: Jan. 8, 2027

Whether you’re looking for a BFA, an MA, or an MFA, we’re ready to prepare and support you in Rethinking the field, Making the work, and Imagining, Creating, and Defining the Future of Dance.

To learn more about our audition and application processes, visit dance.fsu.edu (link in bio)!

09/01/2026

Submissions are live for the Meridian Dance Film Festival!

The Meridian Dance Film Festival, hosted by Florida State University, will be held on February 6, 2027. This premiere adjudicated festival screens an outstanding selection of works chosen from submissions around the globe. Dedicated to celebrating excellence in dance on screen, the festival highlights the unique artistic possibilities that emerge when movement and cinema converge.

Submit your work today on Film Freeway!
October 1: Early Bird | $20
November 1: Standard Deadline | $25
November 20: Late Entry | $30
Student Submissions: September 1–November 20 | Free!

All submissions are due by 11:59PM ET on their respective dates.

Films submitted will be reviewed and selected by a diverse and esteemed jury. Official selections will be announced by January 4, 2027!

Questions about submitting your work? Contact Ian Plouffe at [email protected] or visit Dance.fsu.edu to learn more!

08/24/2026

And just like that, we’re back!!!

We couldn’t have asked for a better start to the Fall Semester and we can’t wait to see what it has in store ❤️💛

Happy First Day of Classes, from FSU School of Dance, and as always, Do it with Love!!!

08/21/2026

We’re so excited to announce Unbound: A season of depth, range, and discovery!

🎟️ Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets today!

“Unbound” introduces a fresh approach to season programming that reveals the depth, range, and complexity of the creative practices within the School of Dance. Rooted in what has long defined our excellence, yet oriented toward what lies ahead, this season invites openness, curiosity, rigorous artistic inquiry, and interdisciplinary collaboration that expands what dance can be and do!

Oct. 6 — In collaboration with Opening Nights… Adele Myers and Dancers: a world gone FABULOUS. This exciting season opener begins with senior dance majors opening the evening with a newly commissioned work!

Nov. 6-14 — Days of Dance: This annual mainstage production brings together works by faculty with a juried selection of pieces by students!

Dec. 3 — Sketches: This new, scaled-down dance production emphasizes experimentation and student-driven perspectives!

Jan. 22 — Emerging Voices: A Graduate Showcase: This new showcase presents original works by graduate students in the School of Dance, inviting audiences to explore the questions, processes and possibilities shaping their creative work.

Feb. 5 — Festival of the Creative Arts: Part of FSU’s annual celebration of interdisciplinary creativity, “Into the Deep” brings together oceanography, dance, music, poetry and other disciplines, with an emphasis on student-created work.

Feb. 6 — Meridian Dance Film Festival: This inaugural juried dance film festival features works selected from filmmakers around the world, giving audiences an opportunity to experience diverse approaches to dance that extend beyond the boundaries of the stage.

April 9-10 — Evenings of Dance: The School of Dance’s annual spring mainstage production features student performers in works created by School of Dance faculty and distinguished guest artists!

April 13 — Senior Capstone: The Senior Capstone showcases culminating creative projects by graduating students, who bring together their artistic, technical and scholarly development through original work presented to the School of Dance community.

08/04/2026

✨🇫🇷Dance in Paris: Week 3!

This week, students continued expanding their artistry through contemporary technique with Asha Thomas, contemporary classes with Khamille Williams, and a pole class with Momo at Pole & Dance Paris. Experiencing the incredible artistry, athleticism, and creativity across these movement styles made this week especially memorable.

We are so grateful for the opportunity to learn from such talented artists while continuing our journey in Paris.

A special thank you to .annaise , , and for sharing your knowledge and creativity with us!🤍

Stay tuned for Week 4—our final week in Paris! 🇫🇷💫

08/01/2026

FSU Applications are officially open!

Both undergraduate and graduate applications are open and we’re so excited!!!

Learn more about our application and audition process at the link in our bio or visit our website at dance.fsu.edu.

Undergraduate Audition Dates:
October 28th, 2026
January 13th, 2027
February 10th, 2027

Graudate Audition Date:
January 22–23, 2027

Have questions about the application process?

Contact [email protected] for questions about applications for our BFA in dance.

For questions about our graduate programs, reach out to [email protected].

07/01/2026

Florida State University School of Dance Alumna, Holly Borrelli Holly Borrelli (BFA ’25) will premiere her work “Floor 13,” Floor 13 an original evening-length dance theatre production, on October 17th and 18th, 2026 at the KnJ Theatre at the Peridance Center Peridance Center

“Floor 13” is an immersive experience that blends concert dance, physical theatre, and dark humor to tell the story of a group of seemingly innocent strangers who are united amongst one theme: betrayal. Guided by a mysterious bellhop, audience members will step inside the infamous Harmony Hights hotel for an experience that bridges the gap between concert dance and immersive theatre.

Whether you’re a fan of dance, theatre, mystery, or music, “Floor 13” has something for everyone this Halloween season! Tickets are on sale at www.secretsonfloor13.com/performances.

Learn more about the “Floor 13” here: https://www.secretsonfloor13.com or follow Floor 13 to stay up to date!

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