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Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Largest theatre program in the state of Kentucky, housed in the NKU School of the Arts
•Specialized BFA focused on preparing dance educators and future studio owners
•Located minutes from downtown Cincinnati — access to a thriving regional dance community
•46 total credits in the major
TRAINING
•Multi-genre technique training: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Tap
•Dedicated Dance Pedagogy course paired with Education coursework
•Entrepreneurial Mindset course prepares students for studio ownership and business planning
•Pilates and Physiology of Dance for injury prevention and body awareness
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Lauren Crawford Reynolds ('15) — Owner of Rapture Dance Company; professional dance instructor and choreographer
•Shane Ohmer — Associate Dance Captain, Broadway tour of The Phantom of the Opera
FACILITIES
•Patricia A. Corbett Theatre — 319-seat proscenium with fly system and automated orchestra pit
•NKU Dance Ensemble — outreach and recruitment performance company
•Internship opportunities in professional dance settings
•Fine Arts Center with dedicated rehearsal and studio spaces
Academic info
Snapshot
3.35
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
school-wide
50%
Grad Rate
8,246
Enrollment
$50,220
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$8,191
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$11,088
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,912
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$2,603
$30-48k$3,630
$48-75k$6,761
$75-110k$12,679
$110k+$14,522
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•Largest theatre program in the state of Kentucky, housed in the NKU School of the Arts
•Specialized BFA focused on preparing dance educators and future studio owners
•Located minutes from downtown Cincinnati — access to a thriving regional dance community
•46 total credits in the major
TRAINING
•Multi-genre technique training: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Tap
•Dedicated Dance Pedagogy course paired with Education coursework
•Entrepreneurial Mindset course prepares students for studio ownership and business planning
•Pilates and Physiology of Dance for injury prevention and body awareness
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Lauren Crawford Reynolds ('15) — Owner of Rapture Dance Company; professional dance instructor and choreographer
•Shane Ohmer — Associate Dance Captain, Broadway tour of The Phantom of the Opera
FACILITIES
•Patricia A. Corbett Theatre — 319-seat proscenium with fly system and automated orchestra pit
•NKU Dance Ensemble — outreach and recruitment performance company
•Internship opportunities in professional dance settings
•Fine Arts Center with dedicated rehearsal and studio spaces
Updated 3d ago
