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Program
BA Performing Arts
Concentration
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Concentration
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BA Performing Arts
Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredProgram Recognition
•Hawaiian and Pacific cultural dance traditions integrated into curriculum
•Dance Kinesiology Certificate available alongside the BA
•Senior capstone project as culminating creative experience
Training
•Applied learning model balancing technical training with creative growth
•Courses in Ballet, Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Contemporary Dance with Hawaiʻi Themes
•Choreography and Dance Ensemble performance opportunities
•Dance in Education course for aspiring teachers
Professional Development
•UH Hilo dance students selected to perform at national festivals
•Faculty leaders Kristi Kapahua and Annie Bunker active in professional practice
•Small program with personalized instruction
Academic info
Snapshot
3.51
Avg GPA (W)
61%
Admit Rate
school-wide
45%
Grad Rate
2.2K
Enrollment
$48K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$11,856
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$7,838
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,798
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$8,983
$30-48k$9,243
$48-75k$11,535
$75-110k$14,734
$110k+$17,403
Program info updated May 12, 8:28 PM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•Hawaiian and Pacific cultural dance traditions integrated into curriculum
•Dance Kinesiology Certificate available alongside the BA
•Senior capstone project as culminating creative experience
Training
•Applied learning model balancing technical training with creative growth
•Courses in Ballet, Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Contemporary Dance with Hawaiʻi Themes
•Choreography and Dance Ensemble performance opportunities
•Dance in Education course for aspiring teachers
Professional Development
•UH Hilo dance students selected to perform at national festivals
•Faculty leaders Kristi Kapahua and Annie Bunker active in professional practice
•Small program with personalized instruction
Program Recognition
•Hawaiian and Pacific cultural dance traditions integrated into curriculum
•Dance Kinesiology Certificate available alongside the BA
•Senior capstone project as culminating creative experience
Training
•Applied learning model balancing technical training with creative growth
•Courses in Ballet, Jazz Dance, Modern Dance, and Contemporary Dance with Hawaiʻi Themes
•Choreography and Dance Ensemble performance opportunities
•Dance in Education course for aspiring teachers
Professional Development
•UH Hilo dance students selected to perform at national festivals
•Faculty leaders Kristi Kapahua and Annie Bunker active in professional practice
•Small program with personalized instruction
Updated May 12, 8:28 PM
