Programs

Students can choose to major or minor in Dance in the following programs.

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Dance student performing in a red dress The Bachelor of Arts in Dance is a rigorous and comprehensive program that provides a well-rounded dance education that is compatible with other academic disciplines for students desiring a double major or a minor. Some popular double major choices include Communications, Education, Exercise Science, Psychology, Theater, Therapeutic Recreation, one of several majors in the School of Business, or any other major or minor in the student’s area of interest. The BA in Dance can be completed in four years or on a compressed 3-year accelerated schedule.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

Dance student performing a high kick The Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance degree is a professional degree providing excellent dance education and advanced training in teaching, performance, and choreography, with additional components of wellness for dancers and dance technology. Students are able to customize their BFA degree by electing one of the two areas of specialization:

Studio Ownership and Dance Entrepreneurship
Performance and Choreography

BFA graduates will be prepared to pursue diverse professional performance, teaching, and choreography opportunities in entertainment and concert dance, private studio and business ownership, and administrative careers in the field.

Minor in Dance Performance

Dance student performs an inversion The Minor in Dance Performance is designed to prepare students to apply dance principles, concepts and techniques in their chosen professional environments.

Minor in Dance Pedagogy

The Minor in Dance Pedagogy prepares students to integrate the teaching of dance into educational scenarios in the public or private sectors.

Dual Degree with APA 4+1

Dance student jumping Dance BA or BFA majors can obtain a Master of Science degree in Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership with a concentration in Adapted Physical Activity on an accelerated (4+1) track. This innovative program is designed specifically for dance majors who desire to expand their professional credentials in health and wellness related fields. Dance majors learn how to incorporate dance into health promotion practices and wellness programs for people with disabilities of all ages.

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