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TRAINING
•BFA Dance focuses on contemporary and jazz with a strong foundation in modern and jazz techniques, plus ballet, tap, and somatic practices
•Small class sizes with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio for individualized attention
•Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Student performance opportunities include choreography showcases and the Fredonia Dance Ensemble
•Student-run dance company Orchesis produces large-scale spring productions
•Annual Merrins Fall Chamber Concert features student, faculty, and alumni choreography
•Collaboration opportunities with theatre students and faculty
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Adam Ali-Perez — Swing and Dance Captain on Broadway and national tours of Hamilton
•Ilana Lieberman — Disney Cruise Line Mainstage Performer and Dance Captain; national tour of Miss Saigon (dual BFA Acting/BFA Dance)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, dance therapy, and dance science research
FACILITIES
•Guest artists have included Taylor 2 Dance Company, Rosy Simas, and Kista Tucker
•World-class training and performance facilities in the expanded Rockefeller Arts Center
Academic info
Snapshot
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
78%
Admit Rate
school-wide
52%
Grad Rate
2,755
Enrollment
$54,247
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,897
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,831
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,771
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,395
$30-48k$11,327
$48-75k$16,116
$75-110k$16,302
$110k+$20,743
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•BFA Dance focuses on contemporary and jazz with a strong foundation in modern and jazz techniques, plus ballet, tap, and somatic practices
•Small class sizes with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio for individualized attention
•Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Student performance opportunities include choreography showcases and the Fredonia Dance Ensemble
•Student-run dance company Orchesis produces large-scale spring productions
•Annual Merrins Fall Chamber Concert features student, faculty, and alumni choreography
•Collaboration opportunities with theatre students and faculty
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Adam Ali-Perez — Swing and Dance Captain on Broadway and national tours of Hamilton
•Ilana Lieberman — Disney Cruise Line Mainstage Performer and Dance Captain; national tour of Miss Saigon (dual BFA Acting/BFA Dance)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, dance therapy, and dance science research
FACILITIES
•Guest artists have included Taylor 2 Dance Company, Rosy Simas, and Kista Tucker
•World-class training and performance facilities in the expanded Rockefeller Arts Center
Updated 3d ago
