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Interested in getting a degree in the arts? Here's everything you need to know.
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Here, you’ll explore your creative purpose in a connected community of emerging talent. Our enriching academic programs encourage experiential learning and opportunities for collaboration with students, faculty leaders and industry professionals.

RIder Dances 2020

Getting started

Learn more about how to apply to Rider University as well important audition and interview information for performing arts students.

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Upcoming events for prospective students

  • Ticket Incentive
    • Request up to three complimentary tickets to attend an upcoming performance.
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  • Virtual Pre Screen Info Session on October 17, 2022 at 7:30pm  
    • Session to discuss the prescreen requirements for Rider University (what to prepare for singing, acting, and dance submissions) in addition to other optional submissions such as the Wildcard submission. Students will learn the do's and don'ts when filming prescreens. Associate Professor Robin Lewis will present on ways students can audition for Rider during the 22-23 academic year

      *These sessions are for students interested in the BFA in Musical Theatre / BA in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre.

  • Dance Day on November 11, 2022 12:00 p.m. 
    • Prospective students can attend a masterclass, interact with current students in the Dance programs, students can also attend 11/11 Open House following the program.

Upcoming events for admitted students

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  • BFA Bronc for a Day on March 31, 2023 and April 21, 2023

Olivia Orlando

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NJ: Atlantic, Cape May, and Ocean Counties; Delaware; All other states; Arts Liasion

orlandoo [at] rider.edu

609-896-5767

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New York, Arts Liaison

ficarrac [at] rider.edu

609-896-5000 ext. 5194

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