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 黑料社 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, 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.

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.

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National Accreditation

The 黑料社 Department of Dance is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).聽

Importance of Accreditation

Arts Discover Day Schedule

Dance Discover Day Schedule
November 7, 2025 Event/Location
7:30 - 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
8:45 a.m. Welcome from Dance Faculty
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Audition Class: Ballet Technique
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
*Optional Pointe portion for the last 20 minutes of class
 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Campus Tour
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch
Billy Kim International Center
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Admission Overview
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Audition Class: Modern Technique
Bitsy Irby VADC: Studio 4
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Arts Showcase
4:00 - 4:15 p.m. Q&A with Dance Faculty
7:00 p.m. Fall Dance Concert in Bitsy Irby Studio Theatre
*Complimentary tickets provided

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

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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