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BFA Dance
Program snapshot
Admissions
No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App RequiredAudition format
In-Person or VirtualProgram Recognition
•BFA Dance with dual emphasis in modern dance and ballet
•Part of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
•Located in Kansas City with access to a vibrant professional dance community
Performance & Productions
•KC Ballet Trainee Partnership provides professional performance experience
•Artists-in-residence program brings guest choreographers and master teachers
•Multiple performance opportunities throughout the academic year
Professional Development
•Professional leave option allows students to pursue career opportunities during training
•Interdisciplinary approach connecting dance with music and theatre
Notable Alumni
•Kameron Saunders (BFA Dance '14) -- Taylor Swift Eras Tour dancer, The Color Purple (2023 film), Spirited (2022), 2022 Princess Grace Award winner
Academic info
Snapshot
3.47
Avg GPA (W)
72%
Admit Rate
school-wide
56%
Grad Rate
6.8K
Enrollment
$60K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$13,310
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$12,587
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,227
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$10,576
$30-48k$10,472
$48-75k$12,613
$75-110k$16,019
$110k+$18,877
Program info updated 5d ago
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•BFA Dance with dual emphasis in modern dance and ballet
•Part of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
•Located in Kansas City with access to a vibrant professional dance community
Performance & Productions
•KC Ballet Trainee Partnership provides professional performance experience
•Artists-in-residence program brings guest choreographers and master teachers
•Multiple performance opportunities throughout the academic year
Professional Development
•Professional leave option allows students to pursue career opportunities during training
•Interdisciplinary approach connecting dance with music and theatre
Notable Alumni
•Kameron Saunders (BFA Dance '14) -- Taylor Swift Eras Tour dancer, The Color Purple (2023 film), Spirited (2022), 2022 Princess Grace Award winner
Program Recognition
•BFA Dance with dual emphasis in modern dance and ballet
•Part of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
•Located in Kansas City with access to a vibrant professional dance community
Performance & Productions
•KC Ballet Trainee Partnership provides professional performance experience
•Artists-in-residence program brings guest choreographers and master teachers
•Multiple performance opportunities throughout the academic year
Professional Development
•Professional leave option allows students to pursue career opportunities during training
•Interdisciplinary approach connecting dance with music and theatre
Notable Alumni
•Kameron Saunders (BFA Dance '14) -- Taylor Swift Eras Tour dancer, The Color Purple (2023 film), Spirited (2022), 2022 Princess Grace Award winner
Updated 5d ago
