Private school10.1K
Program
BFA Theatre Arts
Concentration
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BFA Theatre Arts
Concentration
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BFA Theatre Arts
Dance
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Selective12-24 StudentsProgram Recognition
•First HBCU to offer a four-year BFA degree in Dance Arts
•Founded by Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson in 1991
•Curriculum grounded in African Diasporic tradition
Training
•World-class instructors across 5 core disciplines: Classical & Contemporary Ballet, Modern Dance, African Dance, Jazz, Tap
•120 credit hours blending scholarly research with intensive studio training
•Emphasis on completion of practicum experience in senior year
Performance & Productions
•Student Choreography, Senior Capstone Performances, Spring Concert
•Musical Theatre productions, Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
Notable Alumni
•Hope Boykin — 20-year member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, created three works for the company
•Ryan Jamaal Swain — star of FX's Pose, Forbes 30 Under 30
•Debbie Allen — Emmy-winning choreographer/director, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Academy Honorary Award
Academic info
Snapshot
3.75
Avg GPA (W)
41%
Admit Rate
school-wide
69%
Grad Rate
10.1K
Enrollment
$63K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$50,539
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$35,810
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$46,051
$30-48k$47,477
$48-75k$50,245
$75-110k$52,981
$110k+$54,270
Program info updated Apr 30, 2:01 AM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•First HBCU to offer a four-year BFA degree in Dance Arts
•Founded by Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson in 1991
•Curriculum grounded in African Diasporic tradition
Training
•World-class instructors across 5 core disciplines: Classical & Contemporary Ballet, Modern Dance, African Dance, Jazz, Tap
•120 credit hours blending scholarly research with intensive studio training
•Emphasis on completion of practicum experience in senior year
Performance & Productions
•Student Choreography, Senior Capstone Performances, Spring Concert
•Musical Theatre productions, Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
Notable Alumni
•Hope Boykin — 20-year member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, created three works for the company
•Ryan Jamaal Swain — star of FX's Pose, Forbes 30 Under 30
•Debbie Allen — Emmy-winning choreographer/director, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Academy Honorary Award
Program Recognition
•First HBCU to offer a four-year BFA degree in Dance Arts
•Founded by Dr. Sherrill Berryman Johnson in 1991
•Curriculum grounded in African Diasporic tradition
Training
•World-class instructors across 5 core disciplines: Classical & Contemporary Ballet, Modern Dance, African Dance, Jazz, Tap
•120 credit hours blending scholarly research with intensive studio training
•Emphasis on completion of practicum experience in senior year
Performance & Productions
•Student Choreography, Senior Capstone Performances, Spring Concert
•Musical Theatre productions, Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance
Notable Alumni
•Hope Boykin — 20-year member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, created three works for the company
•Ryan Jamaal Swain — star of FX's Pose, Forbes 30 Under 30
•Debbie Allen — Emmy-winning choreographer/director, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Academy Honorary Award
Updated Apr 30, 2:01 AM
