Do you have a passion to make an impact in this world using the gift of dance? Belhaven’s dance program provides rigorous technical training, numerous performance opportunities, individualized instruction, and focused career preparation.

A committed team of experienced faculty teaches dance with a Christ-centered approach. The faculty invite prospective students to explore life at the Belhaven University Dance Department in our state-of-the-art facility during Dance Discover Day. Come meet instructors and students who will eagerly share their experiences of our unique program and studies in dance. You can also audition for the Dance major or minor programs during Dance Discover Day.

Dance Discover Day and Dance Auditions:

  • Friday, October 18, 2024
  • Friday, February 28, 2024

Register today! There are two separate registration forms for these events.

We are so confident that you will love what you experience during your visit with Belhaven, we will add $1000 to your first year scholarship package when you come to the Dance Discover Day.

Registration will open for this event 6 weeks in advance.

Register for Arts Discover Day

Contact the admission office at admission@belhaven.edu or 800-960-8940 with any additional questions or email the Dance Administrative Assistant at mvoos@belhaven.edu.

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National Accreditation

The Belhaven University Department of Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). 

Importance of Accreditation

Arts Discover Day Sample Schedule

Sample Schedule
October 18, 2024 Event/Location
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Check-In
Center for the Arts
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Kick-Off and Welcome
Center for the Arts: Concert Hall
8:30 - 8:50 a.m. Welcome from Dance Faculty
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Audition Class: Ballet Technique
* You may participate as your audition or observe class
*Optional Pointe portion for the last 20 minutes of class
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Campus Tour
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Arts Showcase
Billy Kim International Center
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Audition Class: Modern Dance Technique
* You man participate as your audition or observe class
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Admission and Financial Aid Financial Aid Overview for Parents
*Following the Admission and Financial Aid Overview, parents may observe the remainder of Modern Class
Bitsy Irby VADC: 119
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Informal Choreography Showing
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Q&A with Dance Faculty
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
4:00 p.m. Dismiss

Contact Us

Office of Admission

Phone: 601-968-5940

Mailing Address:
1500 Peachtree Street, Box 153
Jackson, MS 39202

For campus visit:
Jimmy Hood Welcome Center
855 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202

Fax: 601-300-2932

admission@belhaven.edu

BU letters displayed outside admission office

Verse of the Year

For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Psalm 100:5