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Explore the Arts at Rider

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.

Steps to apply

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  • Ticket Incentive
    • Request up to three complimentary tickets to attend an upcoming performance.
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Check back for events related to Musical theatre in Fall 2023. We encourage you to explore other ways to visit campus.

Check back for events related to Dance in Fall 2023. We encourage you to explore other ways to visit campus.

  • Experience Westminster on April 24, 2023 10:00 a.m.
    • Attend faculty led workshops 
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    • Take a campus tour and see our state-of-the-art studios

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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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