College Preparatory Ballet Program

Earn college credits for dance requirements and core academic coursework.

La Roche University offers the University Preparatory Ballet Program in partnership with the  Bodiography Center for Movement, a dance conservatory owned and operated by founding director, Maria Caruso.

The program allows you to complete dance and academic core requirements, and gain college credit for those courses. 

Cost

Tuition for the program is $580 per credit hour.

Auditions and How to Apply

The University Preparatory Program accepts a limited number of students per year and requires students to audition in person following the prequalification process.

Auditions are by appointment only and are held on Monday evenings during a ballet class from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Bodiography’s studio in east Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Students will be notified about admittance immediately after the class.

You must schedule an audition by contacting the Bodiography Center for Movement at: info@bodiography.com or 412-521-6094.

Application Process

You will be notified and offered official application information once you are accepted into the program. After your application is processed, the Office of Freshman Admissions will confirm acceptance and send registration information.

For More Information

Office of Freshman Admissions
412-536-1272 or admissions@laroche.edu

Bodiography Center for Movement
412-521-6094 or info@bodiography.com