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BFA Performing Arts
Dance
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Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
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•Conservatory-level training from first semester in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, choreography, and dance pedagogy
•Small, intimate program — instructors know each student personally and tailor training to individual goals
•National and international guest artists with lineages from Alvin Ailey, Parsons Dance, Urban Bush Women, and Houston Metropolitan Opera
•Perform on stage every semester starting first year
•Fall: State of LA Danse (faculty and guest works)
•Spring: An Evening of Dance (student choreographers take the lead)
•Collaborations with Opera, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art programs
•Senior Capstone project prepares students for professional dance careers
Professional Development
•Students travel to American College Dance Association Conference to perform original works
•Internship opportunities including the American Dance Festival
•Graduates perform professionally in New York City, Houston, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Orlando
Study Abroad
•Study abroad options in Costa Rica, England, France, and Italy for class credit
Academic info
Snapshot
3.38
Avg GPA (W)
87%
Admit Rate
school-wide
52%
Grad Rate
12.4K
Enrollment
$47K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,530
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,418
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,146
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,157
$30-48k$11,283
$48-75k$13,692
$75-110k$17,079
$110k+$18,562
Program info updated 6d ago
Program Highlights
Training & Productions
•Conservatory-level training from first semester in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, choreography, and dance pedagogy
•Small, intimate program — instructors know each student personally and tailor training to individual goals
•National and international guest artists with lineages from Alvin Ailey, Parsons Dance, Urban Bush Women, and Houston Metropolitan Opera
•Perform on stage every semester starting first year
•Fall: State of LA Danse (faculty and guest works)
•Spring: An Evening of Dance (student choreographers take the lead)
•Collaborations with Opera, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art programs
•Senior Capstone project prepares students for professional dance careers
Professional Development
•Students travel to American College Dance Association Conference to perform original works
•Internship opportunities including the American Dance Festival
•Graduates perform professionally in New York City, Houston, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Orlando
Study Abroad
•Study abroad options in Costa Rica, England, France, and Italy for class credit
Training & Productions
•Conservatory-level training from first semester in ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, choreography, and dance pedagogy
•Small, intimate program — instructors know each student personally and tailor training to individual goals
•National and international guest artists with lineages from Alvin Ailey, Parsons Dance, Urban Bush Women, and Houston Metropolitan Opera
•Perform on stage every semester starting first year
•Fall: State of LA Danse (faculty and guest works)
•Spring: An Evening of Dance (student choreographers take the lead)
•Collaborations with Opera, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art programs
•Senior Capstone project prepares students for professional dance careers
Professional Development
•Students travel to American College Dance Association Conference to perform original works
•Internship opportunities including the American Dance Festival
•Graduates perform professionally in New York City, Houston, Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Orlando
Study Abroad
•Study abroad options in Costa Rica, England, France, and Italy for class credit
Updated 6d ago
