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USD 46628

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Associate of Occupational Studies Degree in Dance Program embraces interdisciplinary artistic development with an emphasis on communication and storytelling through kinetic expression. Coursework builds on classical foundations in Ballet, Jazz and Modern with explorations of contemporary, commercial and cultural styles such as Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Jazz/Funk, Broadway, Heels, Contemporary, Latin Fusion and others. Additional courses provide opportunities for practical applications of theory, choreography, acting and dance for the camera. Dance productions and other theatrical performance opportunities expose students to a wide range of choreographers and choreographic processes. Supplemental coursework in scene study and musical theatre contribute to this uniquely demanding program. As part of their program completion, students perform in an originally choreographed production.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the AOS Dance Theatre program should be able to:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with influential periods and genres of theatre and dance history and the special vocabulary of theatre and dance.
  • Demonstrate foundational proficiency in voice and speech, including the production of clear, articulate and expressive speech as needed to enhance character in theatrical performance.
  • Explain the choreographic processes, aesthetic properties of style and the ways these shape or are shaped by artistic and cultural ideas and contexts.
  • Identify and incorporate elements of acting, movement, music and conceptual ideas that together compose dance performances.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in foundational dance techniques. including Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Contemporary, as used within theatrical dance performance.
  • Differentiate health and injury prevention through the integration of body, mind and spirit plus a practiced balance between activity, stillness, work and rest.
  • Generate acting, vocal and dance performances that engage the audience, reflecting strong narrative, characterization and believable relationships among characters.
  • Integrate technical accuracy and connected storytelling in the performance of dance works.
  • Apply the basic business procedures of an actor/singer’s profession, including auditions, résumés and professional self-promotion.
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Additional Information

Program Level Associate Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Oct 2025, Jan 2026, Jun 2026, Oct 2026

Closed

Jun 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    550 Sat Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    46628

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    14600 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Please note that the Scholarships are based on student’s auditions. Two kinds of scholarships

    • Merit based – upto 14000 USD – 16000 USD
    • Need Based – upto 4000 USD – 6000 USD

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