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:
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.
Contact the admission office at admission@belhaven.edu or 800-960-8940 with any additional questions or email the Dance Administrative Assistant at abishop@belhaven.edu.
National Accreditation
The Belhaven University Department of Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
Arts Discover Day Schedule
| February 27, 2026 | Event/Location |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. | Check-In Billy Kim International Center |
| 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Kick-Off and Welcome Billy Kim International Center |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome from Dance Faculty Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center: Studio 4 |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Ballet Technique Class: Observe, participate, or audition Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4 |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch with Arts Showcase Billy Kim International Center |
| 1:00 p.m. | Parents: Admission and Financial Aid Overview Bitsy Irby 119 Students: Modern Technique Class: Observe, participate, or audition Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4 |
| 2:30 p.m. | Informal Choreography Showing Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4 |
| 3:15 p.m. | Q&A with Dance Faculty Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Senior Dance Concert Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio Theatre *Complimentary tickets provided |
Contact Us
Office of Admission
Phone: 601-968-5940Mailing 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
Verse of the Year
Go and make disciples of all the nations ... And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20