High School and Middle School Program (Grades 8 - 12)

Ballet students must be at least 12 years old and in the eighth grade to be admitted to the program. Please note: On-campus housing is available only for students in the ninth grade and above. Younger students who are admitted must live at home within commuting distance.

For information, visit the high school academic program page.

College Program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Diploma are awarded on the fulfillment of professional standards determined by the faculty of the School of Dance. Dance course requirements are the same for the B.F.A. and Arts Diploma; however, academic program courses are not required for the diploma.

Students are expected to complete the course of study for the degree or diploma in four years or less. A student may, on occasion, receive advanced placement for certain fourth-year courses if he or she performs for a nine-month period with a professional dance company recognized by the School of Dance faculty.

Ballet BFA/Arts Diploma Course Requirements in the Bulletin

High School Program (Grades 11-12)

Contemporary students must be in the 11th grade to be admitted, although special consideration may be given to exceptionally gifted 10th-grade applicants.

All high school students follow the academic curriculum prescribed by the state of North Carolina for its high school diploma. Many students who complete their high school studies at the School of the Arts can fulfill the college undergraduate requirements in fewer than four years.

College Program

The Bachelor of Fine Arts and Arts Diploma are awarded on the fulfillment of professional standards determined by the faculty of the School of Dance. Dance course requirements are the same for the B.F.A. and Arts Diploma; however, academic programs courses are not required for the diploma.

Students are expected to complete the course of study for the degree or diploma in four years or less. A student may, on occasion, receive advanced placement for certain fourth-year courses if he or she performs for a nine-month period with a professional dance company recognized by the School of Dance faculty.

Contemporary BFA/Arts Diploma Course Requirements in the Bulletin

The Preparatory Dance Program offers tuition-free classes to third- through seventh-grade students in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools and Triad-area private dance studios, preparing promising students for the School of Dance's professional program. For additional information on the Prep Program, please email the Director Dayna Fox at foxd@ncarts.edu or you may call her at 336-734-2882.