Did you know that every state in the USA has a University Dance Program?
Some offer only a minor in dance, but many provide full four-year degrees at a baccalaureate level!
You can even gain a master’s degree or even a doctoral degree in dance! Yep, that’s right you can be a Doctor of Dance!!
Here at Dance Parent 101, I have personally researched and scoured the internet and gone through and checked and viewed each and every university and college website that came up with having some sort of dance program to ensure the information in this post is the most current and up to date.
I know the list is not exhaustive (but was correct at the time of posting) so if you have a course or institution to add or a correction please fill out the contact form which you can find here and I’ll do my best to validate and then post the information.
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I really hope this list is beneficial to dancers and their families…. so here it is!!!
Where Can I Study A Dance Degree?
The Dance Parent 101 Comprehensive List of Dance Majors and Minors At Colleges Across All 50 US States
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming – Washington, DC
Alabama – AL
Troy University, Troy
BFA in Dance and Minor in Dance
Troy University was founded in 1887 as the Troy State Normal School to train teachers for Alabama schools. Troy Dance is part of the College of Communication & Fine Arts which produces more than 200 public performances every year.
- Although Ballet and Contemporary or Modern dance are the main focus of this course, the BFA at Troy also allows students to study commercial dance to become versatile and more employable after graduating.
- The course is competitive and all first years are assessed and either invited back to complete the major or advised to seek a different major whilst completing a minor in dance instead.
- All freshman students are required to enroll in a course or learning community call The Creative Habit based on Twyla Tharp’s book which aims to give students the tools to be successful in their dance studies.
More information about the program can be found right here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Alabama
| Alabama State University | BFA in Dance |
| The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa | BA in Dance, BA in Theatre with a Musical Theatre Concentration, BA and BFA in Theatre, Theatre Minor |
Alaska – AK
University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, BA in Theatre or Minors in Theatre or Dance.
The department of Dance and Theatre at the UAA has been delivering high-quality access to the performing arts to the residents of Anchorage and Alaska for the past 25 years.
- The university offers dance solely as a minor, but a major can be obtained through studying Theatre. Through the Theatre course, practical hours working as backstage crew or technical staff are required. The dance faculty of teach a variety of styles such as Capoeira & West African Dance, Tap dance and Hip Hop to Ballet.
- The university offers an honors program for those wishing to obtain an Honors in Theatre.
- The university offers both a dance club that is responsible for building a dance presence on campus and producing various workshops for all UAA students to access as well as a Dance Ensemble. A year commitment must be given to the ensemble and enrollment into two dance courses is also compulsory.
More information about the program can be found right here.
Arizona – AZ
University of Arizona, Tucson
BFA in Dance, MFA in Choreography or Performance, Minor in Dance
The University of Arizona was established in 1885. The College of Fine Arts has been a registered part of the university since 1934, but the dance program, as an independent school within the college has only been around for the last two decades but has made a serious name for itself thus far.
- The BFA offers a unique triple track where dancers study equally classes in ballet, modern, jazz. Expectations are set high and students treated like they would be in a company environment.
- Many UA Majors are actually double majors, with many students taking a minor in a completely different subject area that surprisingly complements their dance studies.
- Dance students have access to a specialized medical clinic and training room. The service provides musculoskeletal care through weekly clinics.
- The School of Dance has created its own student organization called The Dance Collective. It is an all-inclusive group, so you don’t have to major in dance to be part of it, but it is mostly made up of dance majors. The collective is there to promote the dance program and get people interested in what they are trying to create.
More information about the program can be found right here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Arizona
| Arizona State University, Herberger Institute for Design and The Arts, School of Film, Dance and Theatre, Tempe– | BFA, MFA, Minor and Graduate Certificate in Dance |
| Grand Canyon University, Phoenix – | BA in Dance |
| Mesa Community College, Mesa | Associate in Arts, Fine Arts Dance |
Arkansas – AR
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance Performance and Minor in Dance performance
The University of Arkansas began as a junior college in 1927 and has since progressed to provide more than one hundred degree programs and serve over 11,000 students. It is the only university in the state to offer a BA or BFA in Dance.
- The department of Theatre Arts and Dance provides students with classes in various styles of dance such as ballet, modern, jazz and tap.
- The program has a partnership with the state’s professional ballet company – Ballet Arkansas.
- Students are encouraged to take at least one dance technique class every, even on days their required course work does not contain one. The faculty try their best to schedule classes to enable this to occur.
- There are numerous performance opportunities available which dance students audition for at the beginning of each semester. Rehearsals for these are scheduled daily Monday to Friday in the afternoon and dance majors should not be taking on commitments that conflict with the rehearsal or performance schedule.
More information about the program can be found right here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Arkansas
| Hendrix College, Conway | Minor in Dance, Major and Minor in Theatre Arts |
California – CA
University of California, Los Angeles
BA in Dance, MFA in Choreographic Enquiry and PhD in Culture and Performance. Honors program is available.
Arguably one of the top schools in California, the University of California, Los Angeles has been around the school circuit since 1919. This college has been making strides towards inclusivity since its inception. The dance program is part of the School of the Arts and Architecture
- UCLA’s dance program is different from many others because of its strong focus not only on learning to dance but on the choreographic elements to dance as well as emphasizing the cultural impacts of dance as a practice and the internalization of the embodied experience of dance.
- Students in the program take classes in one of five studios and perform in either the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater or the Garden Theatre.
- Unique to the program, UCLA offers a Disability inclusion lab – Dancing Disability for both experienced and emerging, disabled artists.
- To be considered for entry into this degree not only do applicants need to audition, but they need to submit supplementary documents including among other items a sample research paper and a personal statement.
More information on this unique program is available right here.
Other colleges with a Full Dance Degree in California
| California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Valencia | BFA in Dance MFA in Choreography MFA in African Music and Dance MFA in Balinese and Javanese Music and Dance |
| California State University, East Bay | BA in Theatre Arts – Dance and Inclusive performance Concentration Minor in Dance Minor in Inclusive and Social Justice Performance |
| California State University, Dominguez Hills, Carson | BA in Theatre – Dance Option Minor in Dance |
| California State University, Fullerton | BA in Dance |
| California State University, Long Beach | BA in Dance BA in Dance (Option in Dance Science) BFA in Dance MFA in Dance MA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| California State University, Los Angeles | Minor in Dance |
| California State Polytechnic University, Pomona | BA in Theatre – Dance Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Chapman University, Orange College of Performing Arts | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Performance Minor in Dance |
| Claremont Colleges Pomona College, Claremont Scripps The Women’s College Pitzer College, Claremont You are able to study a course in dance at some of the above institutions if you are enrolled in another Claremont College such as Harvey Mudd College or Claremont McKenna College. | BA – Major in Dance – Performance Studies or BA – Major in Dance – Movement Studies Minor in Dance Dance Courses |
| Dominican University of California, San Rafael & San Fransisco Dance LINES Ballet | BFA in Dance |
| Humboldt State University, Arcata | BA in Dance Studies (Interdisciplinary) Minor in Dance |
| Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Mills College, Oakland | BA in Dance MA in Dance MFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Sacramento State University, Sacramento | BA in Dance Minor In dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| San Francisco State University, San Francisco School of Theatre and Dance | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| San Diego State University, San Diego School of Music and Dance | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| San Jose State University, San Jose School of Music and Dance | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park | Minor in Theatre Arts and Dance |
| University of California, Berkeley | Bachelor of Arts with a Major or Minor in Dance & Performance Studies. PhD program in Performance Studies. |
| University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts | BA and BFA in Dance MFA in Dance |
| University of California, Riverside | BA in Dance MFA in Experimental Choreography PhD in Critical Dance Studies |
| University of California, San Diego | Bachelor of Arts with a Major or Minor in Dance BA Double Degree – Major in both Dance and Theatre MFA in Dance |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | BA and BFA in Dance MA and PhD in Theatre Studies (can study history and criticism of dance) |
| University of San Francisco, San Francisco | BA in Performing Arts and Social Justice with a concentration in Dance Minor in Dance |
| University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance | BFA in Dance (Choreography for Stage and screen, Dance Performance, Dance & Music) Minor in Dance Minor in Dance in Popular Culture: Hip-Hop, Urban and Social Dances BFA in Musical Theatre (Triple Threat – Study Dance, Drama and Music) |
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in California
| American River College, Sacramento Los Rios Community College District | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Cerritos College, Norwalk | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Citrus College, Glendora | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Certificate in Commercial Dance |
| City College of San Francisco | Dance Performance Art Associate Degree Major African Heritage Performance Certificate Classical Dance Performance Certificate Social Dance Certificate |
| Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| College of Marin, Kentfield | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| College of the Sequoias, Visalia | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Cypress College, Cypress | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Dance Teaching Certificate |
| Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Glendale Community College California, Glendale | Choreographic studies and Dance Technique Certificate Dance Teaching Certificate Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| El Camino Community College District, Torrance | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Fullerton College, Fullerton (Dance) Fullerton College, Fullerton (Dance Teaching) | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Certificate Dance Technique Certificate Dance Teaching |
| Golden West College, Huntington Beach | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Irvine Valley College, Irvine | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Certificate of Achievement – Commercial Dance Certificate of Proficiency – Dance Technique Certificate of Proficiency – Mind Body Therapy |
| Laney College, Oakland | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Long Beach City College, Long Beach | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Mendocino College, Ukiah | Associate in Arts Degree in Theatre Arts – Dance Emphasis. |
| Moorpark College, Moorpark | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Proficiency Award in Commercial Dance Dance Courses |
| Mt San Antonio College, Walnut | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Dance Teacher Certificate Dance Teacher Skills Certificate Pilates Professional Teacher Training: Cadillac, Chair, Auxiliary Pilates Professional Teacher Training: Mat and Reformer |
| Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance The Dance Instructor Certificate Program The World Dance Certificate Program The Pilates/Dance Conditioning Instructor Certificate Program |
| Palomar College, San Marcos | Associate in Arts Degree Major or Certificate of Achievement in Dance: Emphasis in World Dance Emphasis in Euro-Western Dance Emphasis in General Dance Musical Theatre Preparation – Certificate of Achievement |
| Santa Ana College, Santa Ana | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Dance Certificate in Performance |
| Santa Monica College, Santa Monica | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance Department Certificate – Dance Teacher (Pre K – Grade 5) Department Certificate in Commercial Dance |
| Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa | Associate in Arts Degree or certificate of achievement in Dance – Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance |
| Skyline College, San Bruno | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Southwestern College, Chula Vista | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
Colorado – CO
University of Colorado, Boulder
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance, and MFA in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre, Hip Hop Studies Certificate
The University of Colorado in Boulder was founded in 1876 and almost 100 years later CU in Boulder became a system of four campuses across the state of Colorado. Dance courses were originally offered through the physical education program and through much debate the dance faculty in 1972 joined teamed with theatre to create the Department of Theatre and Dance.
- The dance program from the University of Colorado focuses on contemporary dance and allows students to develop skills in performance and choreography and to understand the importance of dance as it pertains to human culture.
- Dance majors study courses such as ballet, hip-hop, injury prevention and pedagogy, which is the study of becoming an educator of dance.
- An aspect of this course is its Dance Outreach Community program. The outreach program is all about engagement and sharing art with those who may not have ready access to it.
- The department offers a unique Graduate Certificate in Hip-hop studies, which aims to expose students to the richness of hip-hop in practice and theory.
More information regarding this program is located right here
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Colorado
| Colorado College, Colarado Springs Department of Theatre and Dance | BA in Dance |
| Colorado State University, Fort Collins | BA in Dance Arts Leadership & Adminstration Minor |
Connecticut – CT
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain
BS in Dance Education, Cross-Endorsement in Dance Teacher Certification, Dance Minor, BFA in Theatre with Specialization in Performance.
Central Connecticut State University was established in 1849 and is the state’s oldest publicly funded university. The Dance program is part of the Physical Education and Human Performance department which makes this course unique to many others which are usually housed within the Liberal arts or theatre departments.
- The BS in dance focuses on American Modern dance whilst also embracing the future of contemporary forms.
- A double major in Dance and Physical Education and Human Performance can be completed as CCSU.
- The BFA in Theatre with a specialization in Performance allows students to take courses in dance, but also experience and learn about production or voice development which will give those wanting to become a triple threat or get into musical theatre some extra skills to do so.
More information regarding this program is located right here
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Connecticut
| Connecticut College, New London | BA in Dance BA in Dance with Honors |
| Sacred Heart University | Minor in Dance |
| Trinity College, Hartford | BA in Theatre and Dance |
| University of Hartford, West Hartford | BFA in Dance Performance BFA in ballet Pedagogy (Teaching) Minor in Dance |
| University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford | Minor in Dance |
| Wesleyan University, Middletown | BA in Dance BA in Dance with Honors Minor in Dance |
| Yale University | BA in Theatre Studies (some dance courses offered for study) |
Delaware – DE
University of Delaware, Newark
Minor in Dance
The University of Delaware in Newark is one of the oldest universities in the US and can trace it roots back all the way to 1743. It is the only institution that offers a college dance program in the state of Delaware.
- No audition is necessary to be accepted into the dance minor course.
- The Minor was developed in 2009 to meet the creative needs of the undergraduates at the university and is a joint program between two departments – College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health Sciences.
- Students study dance as a performing art as well as dance science, pedagogical methods and dance in world cultures.
More information regarding this program is located right here
Other Institutions with a Performing Arts Program in Delaware
| Delaware County Community College | Theatre Arts Certficate of Competency |
Florida – FL
The University of South Florida, Tampa
BA in Dance Studies, BFA in Dance Performance, Minor in Dance,
The University of South Florida in Tampa is a fairly young University in comparison to some on this list being founded in 1956. Dance at USF can be found in the School of Theatre and Dance which is part of the universities College of the Arts.
- The dance program at USF is described as a conservatory style program, within a liver arts environment.
- The BA in Dance studies is intended to allow students to minor in another discipline or to develop a unique program of study.
- The BFA is a professional preparation degree and focuses on technique, choreography, and theory.
- The School of Theatre & Dance has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
More information is available for those who are interested in pursuing dance right here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Florida
| Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters | BA in Theatre: General Studies BFA in Theatre: Performance Concentration BFA in Theatre: Musical Theatre Concentration Minor in Dance |
| Florida School of the Arts St. Joans River State College, Palatka | Associate in Science Degree in Dance Studies/Dance Performance |
| Florida State College, Jacksonville | Associate in Arts Degree in Dance |
| Florida State University, Tallahassee School of Dance | BFA in Dance MA in Dance (American Dance Studies) MA in Dance (Studio & Related Studies) MFA for returning professionals in dance |
| Indian River State College, Fort Pierce | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Jacksonville University, Jacksonville Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Entrepreneurship Certificate or Minor in Kinesiology or Dance Education MFA in Choreography |
| Nova South Eastern University, Fort Lauderdale Department of Performing and Visual Arts | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm beach | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
| Rollins College, Orlando Department of Theatre and Dance | BA in Theatre Arts and Dance Major Minor in Dance |
| The University of Tampa, Tampa | BA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance Minor in Dance/Theatre |
| University of Florida, Gainesville College of the Arts, School of Theatre & Dance | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Valencia College, Orlando | Associate in Arts in Dance Performance |
Georgia – GA
Brenau University, Georgia
BA in Dance Ballet /Modern Dance/ Jazz/ Pedagogy /Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy Concentrations, Minor in Dance
Brenau University in Georgia was established way back in 1878. Brenau has 4 academic college units, which include Education, Fine Arts & Humanities, Health Sciences, and Business & Mass Communication. Their department of dance has a Bachelor of Arts in Dance that breaks down into many different concentrations.
- This is an ideal college for those who want to be able to branch out with their dance techniques. They offer concentrations in advanced ballet, modern dance, jazz/musical theatre and pedagogy.
- Unlike other colleges on this list, under the umbrella of BA in Dance, they offer concentrations in Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy.
- Core classes for the BA consist of choreography, production, dance history and technival training.
More information is available for those who liked what they read about this college right here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Georgia
| Agnes Scott College, Decatur | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Courses in Dance |
| Berry College, Mount Berry | Minor in Dance |
| Columbus State University, Columbus | Minor in Dance |
| Emory University, Atlanta | BA in Dance and Movement Studies BA in Dance and Movement Studies with Honors Minor in Dance |
| Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw Department of Dance | BA with concentrations in Ballet and Contemporary Modern Dance Minor in Dance |
| Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah | Minor in Dance (Uncertain if 2021 is still available – will update soon) |
| Savannah State University, Savannah | BFA in Visual and Performing Arts with a concentration in Dance |
| Spelman College, Atlanta | BA in Dance Performance and Choreography Minor in Dance |
| University of Georgia, Athens Franklin College of Arts and Sciences | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Teacher Certification in Dance P-12 Minor in Dance |
| Valdosta State University, Valdosta | BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
Hawai’i – HI
University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Honolulu
BA, BFA, MA, MFA, Ph.D. and Minor in Dance
The University Of Hawai’i is the only institution on the Islands to offer an array of degrees and graduate learning in dance.
- The courses are unique as they require students’ to study Asian and Pacific Dance amongst other styles such as ballet and modern dance.
- The BA allows students to study a wider variety of dance interests whereas the BFA is for students who wish to pursue professional careers in dance such as dancers, teachers or choreographers.
- Students perform in 2-3 productions featuring the work of student choreographers, and an annual performance choreographed by faculty and guest artists. They also have the chance to perform in annual department theatrical productions as well as off-campus performance opportunities.
More information is available for those who liked what they read about this college right here.
Idaho – ID
Brigham Young University Idaho, Rexburg
BA in Dance (Choreography and Performance/Pedagogy), BA Interdisciplinary Studies in Dance, Dance Minor, Dance Cluster
BYUI was founded and is still supported by The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints and its sense of purpose and vision is deeply shaped by the church. The college encourages students to participate and volunteer in student-run programs and believe that their students are at the heart of everything at BYU Idaho.
- Students study courses in ballet, modern dance technique, Tap, jazz, clog dance, ballroom and social dance.
- The Interdisciplinary Studies Dance Major is unique to the University and allows students to choose a minor or cluster in a complementary field of studies such as exercise or health science.
- The college has several extra-curricular dance communities and events to be involved in such as the Dance Society who attend annual trips to conferences and meet and network with dance professionals and alumni.
More information is available for those who liked what they read about this college right here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Idaho
| Boise State University, Boise | Dance Minor |
| College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Idaho State University, Pocatello | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| University of Idaho, Moscow | BS in Dance Minor in Dance |
Illinois – IL
Columbia College Chicago, Illinois
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance, MA in Dance Movement Therapy and Counseling. Minor in Dance, Minor in Hip-Hop Studies
Columbia College Chicago is located in downtown Chicago and serves nearly 7000 students studying over sixty degree programs. The dance program which has a strong focus on contemporary dance is part of the School of Fine and Performing Arts.
- Students study courses in ballet, modern dance, hip-hop and west African dance to live music and under faculty who have had professional expereience in their area of expertise.
- An interesting aspect of the dance program is its diversity and how a variety of experience and expression to develop a unique artistic point of view is championed.
- The BFA program is aimed at developing professional dancers with the sole focus of the courses taken being under the dance umbrella, whereas BA students are encouraged to minor in another subject or even do a double major.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Illinois
| Elmhurst College, Elmhurst | BA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance and Dance Education |
| Knox College, Galesburg | Minor in Dance |
| Loyola University Chicago, Chicago | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre Teaching Artist Minor |
| Milikin University, Decatur | BFA in Musical Theatre BA in Theatre and Performance studies Minor in Dance |
| North Central College, Naperville | Minor in Dance |
| Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago | Minor in Dance |
| Northern Illinois University, DeKalb | BFA in Dance Performance |
| Northwestern University, Evanston | BA in Dance BA in Performance Studies MA/PhD in Performance Studies |
| Principia College, Elsah | Minor in Dance |
| Rockford University, Rockford | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BFA in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre Performance |
| Roosevelt University, Chicago | BFA in Musical Theatre (Dance) |
| Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville | BS in Theater and Dance BA in Theater and Dance, Specialization in Dance Theatre and Dance Minor |
| University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign | BA in Dance BFA ind Dance MFA in Dance Dual Majors Graduate Minor in Dance Non Dance Majors Dance Courses Yoga Teacher Certification Program |
| Western Illinois University, Macomb | BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
Indiana – IN
Butler University, Indiana
BFA in Dance Performance, BA in Dance Pedagogy, BS in Dance Arts Administration, Minor in Dance
Butler University in Indiana was established in 1855 and the Department of Dance at this college has been making the rounds for 50 years.
- All courses have a strong central focus on classical ballet.
- The college boasts having its own dance company called the Butler Ballet, which is known for performing full-length classical ballet pieces. The school also promotes an international study program for the summer.
- Butler Chamber Dance is another company at the university which performs highly contemporary and experimental works.
- Students can choreograph their own showcases and seniors are given a big boost by producing their own show.
For more information on this state of the art program is click here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Indiana
| Anderson University Indiana, Anderson | BA in Dance Complementary Major Minor in Dance Performance Summer Dance Intensive |
| Ball State University, Muncie | BA in Dance BS in Dance BFA in Dance BFA in Theatre (Musical Theatre) |
| Indiana State University, Terra Haute | Minor in Dance |
| Indiana University, Bloomington | BFA in Dance |
| Indiana University, South Bend | Minor in Dance |
| Purdue University | Minor in Dance |
| Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame | Minor in Dance |
| Taylor University, Upland | BA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne | Associate of Art In dance BFA in Dance |
Iowa – IA
University of Iowa, Iowa City
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance, Dance/Theatre Arts Double Major, Musical Theatre Track, MFA in Dance, Honors Program, Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship, Certificate in Public Digital Arts, Iowa Arts Fellowships
If you are a resident of Iowa especially, it is a no brainer to want to apply to the University of Iowa and be part of their dance program. Their fees are some of the lowest in the country for a top University and they offer a great dance program and lots of degree options.
- The dance departments offers at least 10 performance opportunities each year for students to participate in.
- The dance program is big enough to be run by its own department, it is not grouped with theatre or health sciences.
- There is a student repertory company – Dancers in Company – that performs across and in surrounding states.
- The dance and theatre departments collaborate to allow students to obtain a double degree in dance and theatre arts or follow a musical theatre track.
More information for this state of the art program is available here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Iowa
| Cornell College, Mount Vernon | BA or BFA with a combination of majors and minors in Dance, Musical Theatre and Theatre |
| Drake University, Des Moines | BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Musical Theatre |
| Grinnell College, Grinnell | BA in Theatre and Dance Honors in Theatre and Dance |
| Luther College, Decorah | Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
Kansas – KS
Wichita State University, Wichita.
BFA in Dance, BA in Dance, Minor in Dance, Certificate in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre
Wichita State University was founded in 1886 and the academic theatre program which later led to the creation of the School of Performing Arts and the national accreditation of a dance degree began in 1924.
- The Dance Program offers a diverse range of styles from ballet to ballroom or hip hop to musical theatre dance.
- As a student of the BA or BFA, you would gain the experience of training exactly as a professional dancer does focusing on ballet, jazz, and modern dance.
- The school provides ample performance opportunities to students within the resident faculty company – Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre.
- Travel to national dance conferences is promoted, the school has a student organization Mid-America Dance Theatre designed to bring together dance enthusiasts and they regularly have guest artists, teachers, and artists in residence within the program.
More information for this state of the art program is available here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Kansas
| Barton Community College, Great Bend | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Friends University, Wichita | BA in Ballet BFA in Ballet BA in Muscial Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Kansas State University, Manhatten | Minor in Dance Certificate in Dance |
| Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg | Minor in Dance Certificate in Dance |
| The University of Kansas | BFA in Dance BA in Dance |
Kentucky – KY
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights.
BFA in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance
Close to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University has an annual enrollment of more than 14000 students and boasts having a 19:1 student to faculty ratio.
- To be accepted into the BFA dance program prospective students are required to go through an application process that includes an interview and audition.
- As a BFA in Dance student, you are required to study aspects of theatre such as history, business, and staging.
- Ballet, Modern dance, Jazz, Tap and choreography are also core subjects that must be studied in the BFA.
More information for this state of the art program is available here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Kentucky
| Berea College, Berea | Minor in Dance |
| Campbellsville University, Campbellsville | Minor in Dance |
| Morehead State University, Morehead | Minor in Dance |
| University of Kentucky, Lexington | BA in Dance (Flexibility to do a Double Major) Minor in Dance Musical Theatre Certificate |
| Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green | BA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
Louisiana – LA
Tulane University, Louisiana
BA in Dance, BA in Dance Movement Arts Track, BFA in Dance
The Department of Theatre & Dance at Tulane University is one of the oldest ones on the list, beginning in 1886. The program focuses on ballet and modern techniques paired with performance experience. They also emphasize student’s skills in choreography and dance technique.
- This department has its own company, the ‘Newcomb Dance Company’ that was founded in 1940. Students are required to audition every fall for a place within the company. Extra company classes are required to be taken on top of regular classes.
- This program emphasizes the importance of technique and the main styles taught are ballet, jazz, modern and tap. Students also have the option to take on units in African or Brazilian Dance.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Louisiana
| Grambling State University, Grambling | Minor in Dance |
| Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge | Minor in Dance |
| Loyola University, New Orleans | BA in Theatre Arts and Musical Theatre |
| Northwestern State University, Nachitoches | BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond | BA of General Studies with a Dance Concentration Minor in Choreography Minor in Contemporary Dance Performance |
| University of Louisiana, Lafayette | BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| University of Louisiana, Monroe | Minor in Dance |
Maine – ME
Bates College, Lewiston
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance
The dance department at Bates College is over 50 years old and offers a dance major and minor as part of a liberal arts education.
- Being a liberal arts college, completing a double degree in dance and a complementary subject is common.
- The program emphasizes modern and contemporary dance as well as choreographic and performance experiences.
- Course work in dance is available to all students at Bates College through a degree or even as an elective area of interest.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Maine
| Bowdoin College, Brunswick | BA in Theatre and Dance |
| Colby College, Waterville | BA in Theatre and Dance |
| The University of Maine, Orono | Minor in Dance |
Maryland – MD
Towson University, Maryland
BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and Dance Post-Graduate Teacher Certificate
Towson University is part of the University Systems of Maryland, and is the second-largest university in the system. The university offers 64 undergraduate degree programs and was originally founded as a teachers college and offers the only BFA in dance with a PreK-12 Concentration which means if added on, BFA in dance students are qualified to teach within the US school system.
- For those who do not want to major in dance, but merely dabble they offer courses like ballet, modern, tap, jazz and yoga. The university also offers classes in aerial dance that incorporates a variety of equipment that hangs from the ceiling like you might have seen in a Cirque du Soleil show.
- The dance program boasts of having small class sizes and state of the art facilities including four dance studios and two performance spaces.
- The Towson University Dance Company holds auditions twice a year providing a professional company experience for successful students.
More information on this unique college experience is available here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Maryland
| Community College of Baltimore County, | Associate of Fine Arts in Dance, Fine and Performing Arts Concentration Associate of Arts in Dance, Humanity and Social Sciences area of concentration |
| Frostburg State University, Frostburg | Minor in Dance |
| Goucher College | BA in Dance Departmental Honors for BA in Dance Minor in Dance Pilates Certified Instructor Course |
| Morgan State University, Baltimore | BS in Physical Education (Dance Education Track) Certification in Physical Education K-12 (Dance Education Track) |
| Salisbury University, Salisbury | Minor in Dance |
| St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City | Minor in Dance/Movement |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Dance Teacher Education Certification Program |
| University of Maryland, College Park | BA in Dance MFA in Dance |
| Washington College, Chestertown | Minor in Dance |
Massachusetts – MA
Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Massachusetts
BFA in Contemporary Dance Performance, Minor in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre, MFA in Musical Theatre
The Boston Conservatory dance program began in 1943 and had the first-ever specialized college dance department in the country. The contemporary dance program at the college is widely recognized as being one of the best not just in the US, but in the world with its pioneering contemporary dance training.
- The program is meant to push students to break the barriers of what they believe contemporary dance can be. The conservatory wants students to be able to lay their souls bare and express themselves through their movements. They don’t want any of their students to be conforming to a mold but go beyond it.
- The Boston Conservatory also provides summer school intensives in commercial dance as well as contemporary and modern dance.
- For those dancers looking to be a triple threat and work in musical theatre the conservatories, musical theatre degree has been named as one of the top ten by many reviewers in the states.
More information on these amazing programs at Boston Conservatory click here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Massachusetts
Michigan – MI
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
BFA in Dance, Minor in Dance, MFA in Dance, Certificate in Arts Entrepreneurship & Leadership, BFA in Musical Theatre
The School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the University of Michigan holds over 900 performances withing its faculty every year.
- In the BFA students study core subjects including Modern Dance, Ballet, World Dance and Yoga among other courses.
- The department has a huge faculty and boasts that they generally have a student to faculty ratio of 7:1.
- They offer generous funding for Student ventures through their Excellence in Entrepreneurship, Career Empowerment and Leadership program which includes career planning.
- The Musical Theatre degree is conservatory in style and claim of having the largest group of Alumni working on Broadway today.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Michigan
| Alma College, Alma | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Calvin University, Grand Rapids | Minor in Dance |
| Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant | BFA in Music Theatre Minor in Dnace |
| Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Grand Valley State University, Allendale | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Hillsdale College, Hillsdale | Minor in Dance |
| Hope College, Holland | BA in Dance BA in Dance Education Ability to do a double major Minor in Dance Minor in Dance Production Minor in Dance Pedagogy |
| Madonna University, Livonia | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Michigan State University, East Lansing | Minor in Dance |
| Muskegon Community College, Muskegon | Associate in Arts and Science in Dance |
| Northern Michigan University, Marquette | Minor in Dance |
| Oakland University, Rochester | BFA in Dance BFA in Dance Education and Performance BA in Dance BA in Dance Education Minor in Dance |
| University of Michigan, Flint | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre MA in Arts Administration |
| Wayne State University, Detroit | BFA in Dance BS in Dance MA in Teaching Artistry Dance Teaching Majors for BFA and BS Program Minor in Africana Theatre and Dance Minor in Studio and Community Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
| Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Online Certificate in Dance Studio Management Dance Minor |
Minnesota – MN
Minnesota State University, Mankato
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance, BS in Dance, BS in Dance Therapy Pre-Professional, BS in Dance Private Studio Teaching, Minor in Dance, BS in Dance Education K-12, BFA in Theatre Arts Musical Theatre
Minnesota State University in Mankato has gone through many changes since its inception in 1868 from being a teachers college in 1921, to being called a college in 1957 and finally a university in 1975. The Department of Theatre and Dance became it’s own department in 1980 and has been running strong ever since.
- The dance program at Minnesota State is grounded in its liberal arts tradition.
- Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap and Afro-Caribbean Dance forms are just some of the courses offered within the degree.
- The BS degrees offer students a chance to study a minor in areas such as marketing or psychology increasing their knowledge and employability.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Minnesota
| Carleton College, Northfield | Special Major in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Concordia University, Saint Paul | Minor in Dance |
| Gustavus Adolphus College, Saint Peter | BA in Dance (Honors Program Available) Minor in Dance Minor in Arts Administration |
| Hamaline University, Saint Paul | BA in Theatre Arts (Dance Program) Minor in Theatre Arts (Dance Program) |
| Macalester College, Saint Paul | BA in Theatre and Dance (Honors Program Available) Minor in Dance |
| Minnesota State University, Moorhead | BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Theatre Dance Minor in Theatre Performance – Musical Theatre |
| Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona | Minor in Dance |
| St. Olaf College, Northfield | BA in Dance |
| University of Minnesota, Duluth | Minor in Dance |
| University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minneapolis | BFA in Dance BA in Dance |
| University of Northwestern, St. Paul | Minor in Dance |
| Winona State University, Winona | Minor in Dance |
Mississippi – MS
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg
BFA in Dance (Dance Education Licensure), BFA in Dance (Performance and Choreography), Minor in Dance
The dance program at the University of Southern Mississippi is part of the School of Performing and Visual Arts.
- All dance majors are required to fufil a professional dance internship to gain exposure in an area of dance of interest to each student.
- Students in the education program spend time in their last semester of their degree in practicum teaching.
- Students have the opportunity to study on exchange in London.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Mississippi
| Belhaven University, Jackson | Ba in Dance BFA in Dance MFA in Dance Minor in Dance Certificate in Dance Apprentice in Dance |
| The University of Mississippi, Oxford | BA in Theatre Arts BFA in Theatre Arts (Emphasis Musical Theatre) Minor in Theatre Arts (4Hr Max Dance Units) Dance Courses Available |
| William Carey University, Hattiesburg | BA in Theatre Minor in Dance |
Missouri – MO
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau
Conservatory of Theatre and Dance
BFA in Dance, BA in Dance, Minor in Dance
Southeast Missouri State University was founded in 1873 and dedicated an entire campus to the study of theatre arts called The Conservatory of Dance and Theatre which contains beautiful training and performance spaces.
- The conservatory offers training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Aerial Dance, and has guest teachers and artists in residence as well as five full-time faculty members.
- The program includes 12 public dance performances every year in a variety of disciplines.
- The conservatory also consists of an academy for dancers aged 6-18 in classical and contemporary styles.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Missouri
| Avila university, Kansas City | Minor in Dance |
| College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout | BA with and emphais in Music Theater BS with and emphais in Music Theater |
| Cottey College, Nevada | Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Culver Stockton College, Canton | Dance and Movement Course |
| Lindenwood University, St. Charles | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance Minor in Dance Studio Management Education K-12 Minor |
| Missouri Baptist University, St Louis | Minor in Dance Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre |
| Missouri State University, Springfield | BS in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Missouri Valley College, Marshall | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph | Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
| Saint Louis University, St. Louis | Minor in Dance |
| University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg | Minor in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Washington University in St.Louis | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Certificate Program in Somatic Studies |
| Webster University, St. Louis Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts | BA in Dance BFA in Dance with an emphasis in ballet BFA in Dance with and emphasis in modern Minor in Dance Technique BFA in Musical Theatre |
| William Jewell College, Liberty | Certificate in Ballroom Dancing |
| University of Missouri, Kanas City UMKC Conservatory | BFA in Dance |
Montana – MT
University of Montana, Missoula
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance Choreography/Performance, BFA in Dance Teaching, Minor in Dance, Minor in Dance Education, BFA in Musical Theatre
The School of Theatre and Dance at the University of Montana is located in the beautiful setting of Western Montana, surrounded by mountains. The dance programs are designed to ensure students are equipped wither to enter the progression world as choreographers or performers or as educators.
- Dance students have the unique opportunity to gain professional experience with the CoMotion Dance project which tours and teaches regionally.
- The University has the only degree dance program in the state.
- Ballet, Modern Dance, Pedagogy, Children’s Dance, World Dance and Composition are just some of the course areas you will study as a dance major.
More information about the degrees can be found here.
Nebraska – NE
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance
The College of Fine and Performing Arts is part of the Glenn Korff School of Music which is in its 125th year at the University. Classes in ballet and modern dance are available to all students at the university, not just dance majors.
- Being a liberal arts college, completing a double degree in dance and a complementary subject is common.
- Dance History, composition, kinesiology and Injury Prevention and Improvisation are just some of the classes offered in the dance program.
- The focus of the BA course is Modern Dance and allows curricular space for a second major. A minor is a prerequisite of the BA degree.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Nebraska
| Creighton University, Omaha | Minor in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln | BFA in Musical Theatre |
| University of Nebraska, Kearney | Minor in Dance |
| University of Nebraska, Omaha | Minor in Dance |
Nevada – NV
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
BFA in Dance in Performance and Choreography, BFA in Dance in Production and Management, BFA in Dance for the Professional, Minor in Dance, Minor in Pilates, Certificate in Pilates Training
The Department of Dance at the University of Nevada is located in the heart of Las Vegas and therefore have a very unique view of the current needs of the entertainment world, but strive to exceed the training needs of the Las Vegas commercial dance style.
- The university offers a wide variety of courses and places equal emphasis on ballet, modern and jazz techniques.
- Pilates, music theory, production, dance history, educational method, kinesiology and injury prevention are just some of the courses of study available.
- There is also a strong focus on injury prevention and health. The university offers a Consortium for Health and Injury Prevention whose mission it is to empower performing artists about health issues.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other colleges with a Dance Program in Nevada
| Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno | Dance Cources |
| Western Nevada College, Carson City | Dance Cources |
| University of Nevada, Reno | BA in Dance Minor Dance |
New Hampshire – NH
University of New Hampshire, Durham
BA in Theatre (Dance Option), BA in Muscial Theatre, Minor in Dance, Minor in Musical Theatre, MA in Education, MA in Arts in Teaching, Certification in Dance Education K-12
In 2017 the University celebrated their 150 year history of providing dance, music and theatre education within the institution. It was all the way back in 1974 that the Dance department which was formerly part of the Physical Education division combined with the theatre department and in 1975 Jazz and Theatre Dance classes were being provided.
- Dance courses such as ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, and aerial arts as well as composition, dance history, and choreography are some of the areas studies in the dance option of the Theatre BA.
- The department offers more than 25 performance opportunities every year and the program attracts many guest artists and teachers.
- Students of the BA can choose to do an optional fifth year of study to fulfill the department of Educations requirements to be able to teach in the education system.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in New Hampshire.
| Antioch University, New England | MA in Dance/Movement Therapy MEd Dance/Movement Therapy Certificate in Dance/Movement Therapy |
| Keane State College, Keane | BA in Theatre and Dance (specialization in – Choreography and performance/Dance Education/Dance Education dual degree) Minor in Dance |
| Plymouth State University, Plymouth | BA Interdisiplinary Degree BA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
New Jersey – NJ
Montclair State University, New Jersey
BFA in Dance, BA in Dance (Education) and MFA in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Musical Theatre
Founded in 1908 and is one of the smaller colleges on this list, which is not surprising because New Jersey tends to be a smaller state overall. Their College of the Arts Department of Theatre and Dance has been around for over 50 years and boasts of teaching hundreds of trained actors, dancers, art managers, etc.
- Their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program includes daily classes in ballet, modern and/or contemporary. Some other interesting dance courses they offer under this umbrella is West African Dance, Capoeira, Latin Dance Forms or Afro-Cuban Dance.
- The Master in Fine Arts is a program that has recently been developed for mid-career dance artists transitioning in their careers.
- The BA in Dance program focuses on two concentrations both dance and education and graduates are certified to teach dance in numerous settings such as public and private K-12 schools, community centers, dance studios and after school programs.
More information for this amazing program can be found here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in New Jersey
| Centenary University, Hackettstown | BA in Theatre Arts (Dance Concentration) BA in Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre Concentration) Minor in Dance |
| The College of New Jersey, Ewing | Integrated Performing Arts Minor Integrated Performing Arts Courses |
| Drew University, Madison | BA in Theatre Arts Minor in Dance |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck | BA in Theatre Arts (Musical Theatre Concentration) Minor in Dance |
| Georgian Court University, Lakewood | BA in Dance, Minor in Dance Minor in Dance Therapy |
| Kean University, Union | Minor In Dance |
| Monmouth University, West Long Branch | Courses in Dance |
| New Jersey City University | BA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance |
| Princeton University, Princeton | Certificate of Proficiency in Dance |
| Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg | Associate of Fine Arts in Dance |
| Rider University, Lawrenceville | BA in Dance Performance BA in Dance Studies Minor in Dance, Dance/Movement Therapy Concentration |
| Rowan University, Glassboro | BA in Dance, Minor in Dance BA in Theatre (Musical Theatre Concentration) |
| Rutgers University, New Brunswick | BFA in Dance Performance BA in Dance, BFA/EdM 5 year track EdM in Dance Education with State Certification EdM in Dance Education with No State Certification MFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Stockton University, Galloway | BA in Dance (concentrations – Dance Performance, Dance Studio Operations, Dance Arts Administration, Dance Pre-Movement Sciences, Dance Theatre/Dance, and Dance Pre-Physical Therapy Dance) Minor in Dance |
New Mexico – NM
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance, Minor in World Dance, Minor in Flamenco, MFA in Dance, MFA in Theatre & Dance
The Fine Arts Department at the University of New Mexico offers a diverse range of study options in dance and theatre and as a college presents over 300 public performances, exhibitions, installations and discussion every year .
- The dance department focuses on being a leader in cutting edge choreography and experimental dance.
- Students become well prepared to focus on a professional career or a graduate degree in education, history/criticism or dance performance.
- The university is unique to the whole of the USA in that it offers minors in World Dance and Flamenco, and that the BA in dance has two areas of concentration: Contemporary Dance and Flamenco.
More information for this program can be found here.
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces
BA in Dance: Contemporary Dance Concentration, BA in Dance: DanceSport Concentration, BA in Dance: Spanish Dance Concentration, MA in Teaching: Empahsis in Dance, Minor in Dance
The dance program at the New Mexico State University unlike many others in this list is part of the Kinesiology & Dance department (KIND) which seeks to explore human movement from ‘biological, behavioral, social, pedagogical and artistic perspectives.’
- This university is unique as it has a degree that concentrates in DanceSport also known as ballroom dancing where students study subjects such as American Rhythm and Smooth and International Latin at different levels.
- Also unique to the university is the degree in Spanish Dance where students study subjects such as Flamenco, Classical Spanish Dance, Spanish Dance Ensemble and Flamenco Dance history and Pedagogy.
- The MATD allows students to focus on PreK-12 to Adult dance education in contemporary, DanceSport or Spanish Dance at a gradute level.
More information for this program can be found here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in New Mexico
| Northern New mexico College, Espanola | Fine Arts Associate Degree in Dance |
New York – NY
The College at Brockport, State University of New York (SUNY), Brockport
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance, BS in Dance, MA in Dance, MFA in Dance, MA in Dance with Teacher Certification, Dance Minor
The College at Brockport is one of many affordable State University of New York or SUNY colleges that offer degrees, minors and courses in dance. The college was established in 1835 and has an annual enrollment of less than 10000 students.
- The same dance courses are studied within the BA and BS in Dance but the difference between them is that each degree has special requirements, for example, it is a requirement of the BA to complete a minimum of 90 credits in liberal arts courses whereas the BS requires only 60.
- The BFA program is highly selective and students are accepted through audition from the BA or BS degree programs in their second semester.
- The college has state of the art facilities such as a large-space studio theater, costume and scene shops, fully equipped proscenium dance theater, five dance studios, a body-conditioning lab, a health pool and computerized music and design studios.
- The college also has several graduate programs that can be catered for differing emphasis such as health and wellness or women and gender studies for example as well as technique and general graduate dance courses.
For more information about the dance programs at The Brockport College click here.
The Juilliard School, New York, BFA in Dance
We couldn’t get away with a list of Dance Colleges without mentioning the institution many aspiring artists dreams of getting into – Juilliard. It has been hailed as one of, if not the top dance school in the country. Started in 1905, this school has been around to shape new artists for over 100 years and is in the arts capital of the nation, New York. They have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.
- This Fine Arts degree is a 4-year program, and encompasses the art of ballet, modern and contemporary dance techniques.
- Many students want to get into Julliard for the fact that not only will this program help you advance in these three dance genres, but it also introduces dancers to top choreographers in the business that will help further their careers.
More information about the Juilliard School of Dance is available here at just the click of a button.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in New York
| Adelphi University, Garden City | BFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Alfred University, Alfred | Minor in Dance |
| American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York | BFA in Dance Theatre Associate of Occupational Studies: Dance Theatre Conservatory Certificate: Dance Theatre BFA in Music Theatre Associate of Occupational Studies: Music Theatre Conservatory Certificate: The Integrated program – Acting, Dance, And Music Theatre BFA in Performing Arts |
| Bard, Annandale-on-Hudson | BA in Dance |
| Buffalo State, Buffalo The State University of New York | BA in Arts and Letters – Dance Concentration Minor in Dance |
| Columbia University in the City of New York Barnard College | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| College of Staten Island, Staten Island The City University of New york | Minor In Dance |
| Cornell University, Ithaca | Minor in Dance BA in Performing & Media Arts |
| Five Towns College, Dix Hills | BFA in Theatre Arts – Musical Theatre |
| Fordham University, Bronx (See also The Ailey School) | BFA in Dance |
| Hamiliton College, Clinton | BA in Dance and Movement Minor in Dance |
| Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva | BA in Performance and Choreography BA in Dance Education BA in Dance Movement Studies BA in Dance Theory and Performance Minor in Dance |
| Hofstra University, Hampstead | BFA in Dance BA in Dance BS in Education: Dance Education Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
| Hunter College, New York CUNY | BA in Dance BA in Dance Education BA Pre K-12 Dance Education MA in Dance Education MFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Iona College, New Rochelle | BA in Arts Leadership Minor in Dance |
| Ithaca College, Ithaca | BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Joffrey Ballet School, New York In Partnership with New Jersey City University | BFA in Dance |
| Keuka College, Keuka Park | Minor in Creative Arts (music, theatre, dance) |
| Le Moyne College, Syracuse | Minor in Dance |
| Lehman College, Bronx CUNY | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Somatic Studies and Wellness BFA in Multimedia Performing Arts – Concentration in Dance |
| Long Island University, Brookville | BFA in Dance Studies BFA in Theatre Studies (Musical Theatre) Minor in Dance |
| Manhattanville College, Purchase | BA in Dance BA in Dance Therapy |
| Marymount Manhattan College, New York | BA in Dance – Body, Science, and Motion Concentration BA in Dance – Dance and Media Concentration BA in Dance – Dance Studies Concentration BA in Dance – Teaching Dance Concentration BFA in Dance – Ballet Concentration BFA in Dance – Choreography Concentration BFA in Dance – Jazz Concentration BFA in Dance – Modern Concentration BFA in Muscial Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Molloy College/ Cap21, Rockvill Centre | BFA in Theatre Arts |
| Nassau Community College, Garden City | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development | MA Teaching Dance Grades K-12 Initial Certfication MA Teaching Dance Grades K-12 Professional Certification MA, Teaching Dance, Grades K–12, Initial Certification/MFA, Dance MA, Teaching Dance in the Professions MA, ABT Ballet Pedagogy Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate, Teaching Dance, Grades K–12 |
| New York University, New York TISCH | BFA in Dance MFA in Dance MFA in Teaching Dance Minor in Dance Opportunity to study dance as a double degree and in a variety of other contexts. |
| Niagra University | BFA in Performance Minor in Dance |
| Pace University, New York | BFA in Commercial Dance Minor in Dance |
| Pratt Institute, Brooklyn | MS in Dance/Movement Therapy |
| Queens College, Queens | BA in Theatre & Dance Minor in Theatre & Dance |
| Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville | BFA in Dance MFA in Dance |
| Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs | BS in Dance – Performance and Choreography Track BS in Dance – Dance Research Track Minor in Dance |
| State University of New York, Brockport | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BS in Dance MA in Dance MFA in Dance MA in Dance with Teacher Certification Dance Minor |
| State University of New York, Cortland | Ba In Muscial Theatre BFA in Musical Theatre |
| State University of New york, Fredonia | BFA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance Minor in Dance Studio Administration |
| State University of New York, Genesco | Minor in Dance Minor in Dance history Dance Concentration |
| State University of New York, Oneonta | Minor in Dance |
| State University of New York, Oswego | Minor in Dance |
| State University of New York, Potsdam | BA in Dance Minor in Dance BA in Arts Management Musical Theatre Minor |
| State University of New York, Purchase | BFA in Dance |
| Syracuse University, Syracuse | BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| The Ailey School (Look also at Fordham BFA program) | BFA in Dance Certificate Program Independent Study Program Summer Intensive |
| The City College of New York, New York | BA in Theatre (Musical Theatre Track) |
| The Julliard School, New York | BFA in Fine Arts |
| The New School, New York Eugene Lang College | BA in Contemporary Dance Minor in Dance |
| The Sages Colleges, Troy Russell Sage College | Minor in Dance |
| Union College, Schenectady | Minor in Dance |
| University of Buffalo, Buffalo | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BFA in Music Theatre MFA in Dance |
| University of Rochester, Rochester | BA in Dance – Concentration: Creative Expression and Performance BA in Dance – Concentration: Dance Studies Minor in Dance Minor in Movement Studies |
| Wagner College, Staten Island | BS in Dance Education BS in Arts Administration |
| Vassar College, Poughkeepsie | Credited Courses in Dance |
North Carolina – NC
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography, K-12 Teacher Licensure Certification, MA in Dance, MA in Dance Education (Distance Education), MFA in Dance, BA in Arts Administration
The University of North Carolina’ Greensboro Campus was founded in 1891 originally to give women access to a college education. As a public university, its dance program is impressive and diverse.
- The K-12 Teacher Licensure can be added onto the BA, BFA, MA or MFA degrees in dance but the course credits needed for certification differs with each degree.
- Students in the dance degrees have the opportunity to study courses in contemporary dance, ballet, African dance, tap, jazz, capoeira and more.
- On top of the degrees, the university offers various programs such as a dance education and technology workshop and a summer dance intensive.
More information about the dance program at Greensboro is available here at just the click of a button.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in North Carolina
| Appalachian State University, Boone | BA in Dance Studies Dance Studies – Honors Minor in Dance Minor in Somatic Sustainability |
| Catawba College, Salisbury | BA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Davidson College, Davidson | Minor in Dance |
| Duke University, Durham | BA in Dance – Choreography & Performance BA in Dance – Dance of the 20th & 21st Centuries BA in Dance – Human Movement in its Cultural Context MFA in Dance Minor in Dance Honors Program |
| East Carolina University, Greenville | BFA in Dance with a concentration in Performance & Choreography BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration Musical Theatre |
| Elon University, Elon | BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography BS in Dance Science BFA in Music Theatre BA in Arts Administration |
| Greensboro College, Greensboro | BA or BS in Theatre – Musical Theatre Concentration Minor in Dance |
| High Point University, High Point | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
| Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte | BA in Dance BA in Performing Arts |
| Lees McRae College, Banner Elk | BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Meredith College, Raleigh | BA in Dance BA in Dance with a concentration in Dance Education and K-12 License BA in Dance with a concentration Private Dance Studio Teaching Minor in Dance Professional Performance certificate – Dance Track |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro | Minor in Dance |
| North Carolina Central University, Durham | Theatre, Dance Performance Concentration |
| North Carolina State University | Credited Courses in Dance |
| Salem College, Winston-Salem | BA in Dance and Movement Science BS in Dance and Movement Science |
| University of North Carolina, Asheville | Minor in Dance |
| University of North Carolina, Charlotte | BA in Dance, Dance Education BA in Dance, Performance, Choreography, and Theory Minor in Dance Advanced Dance Studies, Undergraduate Certificate Dance, Professional Training, Undergraduate Certificate Musical Theatre, Undergraduate Certificate |
| University of North Carolina, School of the Arts, Winston-Salem | BFA in Classical Ballet BFA in Contemporary Dance |
| University of North Carolina, Wilmington | Courses in Dance |
| Wake Forrest University, Winston-Salem | Minor in Dance |
| Western Carolina University, Cullowhee | BFA in Theatre – Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| William Peace University, Raleigh | BA in Musical Theatre |
North Dakota – ND
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
Minor in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre
Unfortunately, no university or college at this time in North Dakota has a dedicated dance major or degree. The closest I could find was the BFA in Musical Theatre and Minor in Dance offered at the University of North Dakota. The University of North Dakota is the state’s biggest and oldest dedicated dancers could increase their training by joining the Cheer, Dance or Hockey Cheer team.
- The dance minor can be completed in two years and allows you to study courses in dance such as ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and musical theatre style dance.
- The Musical Theatre degree includes the same courses as described above but also includes training in acting and voice with the aim of helping students become a triple threat for a career in musical theatre.
- The Dance Minor can also supplement many other areas of study including the many degrees and certificates in education and teaching the university also offers.
More information about the dance minor at the University of North Dakota click here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in North Dakota
| Dickinson State University, Dickinson | Minor in Dance |
| Minot State University, Minot | Concentration in Dance and Movement |
Ohio – OH
Oberlin College & Conservatory, Oberlin
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance, Honors Program
The Oberlin College and Conservatory was founded in 1833 and has more than 47 major areas of study and boasts of a student to faculty ratio of 11:1. The conservatory is for music studies whereas the College of Arts and Sciences is where the department for dance
- They encourage a student’s ability to create their own dance. This allows students to put on their own productions and gives them the opportunity to choreograph their own dance for it. They offer the honors programs for seniors majoring in dance who are considered advanced.
- The one thing that makes this program in Ohio unique is that students can study at other campuses in New York that Oberlin is affiliated with such as the Tisch School of the Arts, Trinity/La MaMa Performing Arts Program, the GLCA (Great Lakes Colleges Association) Arts Program, as well as the Laban Centre in London. This makes it possible for students to study the craft with a variety of other teachers and students outside of the curriculum of their own college.
More information about the dance program is available here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Ohio
| Ashland university, Ashland | BA in Musical Theatre |
| Baldwin-Wallace University, Berea | BA in Theatre and Dance: Dance and Movement BA in Music Theatre Minor in Theatre and Dance |
| Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green | Minor in Dance |
| Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland | BA in Dance Minor in Dance MFA in Contemporary Dance MA in Dance |
| Cleveland State University, Cleveland | BA in Dance – Creative Process and Perfomance Track BA in Dance – Dance in Community Track Minor in Dance |
| Denison, Granville | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Heidelberg University, Tiffin | BA in Theatre – Musical Theatre Concentration |
| Kent State University, Kent | BFA in Dance Performance BA in Dance Studies Minor In Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Kenyon College, Gambier | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Lake Erie College, Painesville Ohio | BA with a concentration in dance BFA with a concentration in dance Minor in Dance |
| Lakeland Community College, Kirtland | Credit courses in Dance |
| Miami University, Oxford | Minor in Dance |
| Ohio Northern University, Ada | Minor in Dance BA in Musical Theatre |
| Ohio University, Athens | BFA in Performance & Choreography BA in Dance Minor in Dance – Choreography and Performance Minor in Dance – Dance History and Theory Minor in Dance – Dance Somatic Studies Honors Tutortial College BFA in Dance |
| Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Otterbein University, Westerville | Minor in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Shawnee State University, Portsmouth | Minor in Dance BFA/BA in Musical Theatre |
| Sinclair College, Dayton | Course in Dance |
| The College of Wooster, Wooster | BA in Theatre and Dance Minor in Theatre and Dance |
| The Ohio State University, Columbus | BFA in Dance MFA in Dance Minor in Dance PhD in Dance Studies |
| The University of Akron, Akron | BFA in Dance BA in Dance with Business Cognate Minor in Dance |
| University of Cincinnati | BFA in Dance with an empasis in ballet |
| University of Dayton | BA in Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology |
| Wittenberg University, Springfield | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Wright State Univerisity, Dayton | BFa in Dance Minor in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Youngstown State University, Youngstown | BA in Dance Management Minor in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Musical Theatre |
Oklahoma – OK
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City
BPA in Dance Performance, BS in Dance Management, BS in Entertainment Business, BS in American Dance Pedagogy and BA in Dance
The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment at Oklahoma City University, formerly name The School of American Dance and Arts Management, named after a university trustee and benefactor has been around since 1981, so it is one of the newer programs in the country. The school claims to be America’s Premier Musical Theatre Dance program.
- Initially, all students are taken in as dance majors. In their third year, students are matched and placed into the three programs that the college provides: Dance Performance, Dance Management, and American Dance Pedagogy. The decision as to which focus the student is placed in is decided from student interest and faculty evaluation.
- In the foundation program, the types of dance studied are Musical theatre in style – from ballet, jazz and tap and theatre dance.
- It is important to the faculty that students are prepared and responsible for their career paths and career preparation courses and co-curricular activities are taken.
More information on this program can be found here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Oklahoma
| Oklahoma State University, Stillwater | Minor in Dance |
| Oral Roberts University, Tulsa | BA in Dance: Dance Management concentration BA in Dance: Dance Performance concentration BA in Dance: Dance Pre-Movement Therapy concentration BA in Theatre: Musical Theatre |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant | BA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| The University of Oklahoma, Norman | BFA in Dance Ballet Performance BFA in Dance Ballet Pedagogy BFA in Dance Modern Dance Performance Mino in Dance History MFA in Dance |
| University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond | BFA in Dance Performance BA Ed, Dance Education BA Arts Administration Minor in Dance |
Oregon – OR
University of Oregon, Eugene
BA in Dance, BS in Dance, Minor in Dance, MA in Dance, MFA in Dance, Certificate in Teaching Dance and Dance Courses
The School of Music and Dance at this University offers a variety of courses from choreography/performance to dance education and dance science, to name a few. This school is made up of a close-knit group of young artists who immerse themselves completely in the program.
- The classes that are offered through this program can range from the very beginning level for those who may not have been dancers their whole lives but want to learn, to the advanced levels. The area of studies encompasses tap, ballet, hip-hop, African and a variety of other courses. There is also the opportunity to earn a certificate to teach Dance.
- The program has a student-run organization called Dance Oregon that promotes affordable opportunities for those who are interested in dance. This organization also participates in The American College Dance Association, which has been around since 1971 and helps promote dancers in higher education.
More information for this program can be found here and here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Oregon
| Lewis & Clark College, Portland | Minor in Theatre with a concentration in dance |
| Linfield College, McMinnville | Credit Courses in Dance |
| Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Sciences | Credit Courses in Dance |
| Pacific University Oregon, Forest Grove | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Reed College, Portland | BA in Dance BA in Dance-Theatre Interdisciplinary Dance Major available |
| Southern Oregon University, Ashland | Minor in Music Theatre Dance/Movement Studies Courses |
| University of Portland, Portland | Credit Courses in Dance |
| Western Oregon University, Monmouth | BA/BS in Dance Minor in Dance |
Pennsylvania – PA
Temple University, The Boyer College of Music and Dance, Philadelphia
BFA in Dance, MA in Dance, MFA in Dance, PhD in Dance,Minor in Dance
Temple University is a public university in Philadelphia and was originally founded as a night school in 1884. Its main campus is surrounded by the Philadelphia city skyline, and millions of dollars are being invested into new and upgraded facilities. The Boyer College of Music and Dance was established in 1962 and is part of the Center for Performing and Cinematics arts.
- The BFA in Dance is a 124 credit undergraduate degree program where students train in ballet, modern, post-modern, African Diasporic forms, choreography, dance history, theory and performance amongst other courses.
- The University is unique as it offers several dedicated graduate programs in dance. The MA is designed for graduates interested in creativity, research, and teaching whereas the MFA emphasizes dance as a performing art. The Ph.D. is one of only five in the USA and is completed over 4-6 years under the direction of a diverse faculty.
- The university offers an array of student clubs and organizations as well including Esencia Latina where students have the opportunity to explore Latino culture through dance or the all-female group Ladies of Elegance Step, the Temple Breakers – a break dancing organization or Dare to Dance the student dance company that competes in local competitions such as Battle on Broad.
More information about the Temple University Dance program click here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Pennsylvania
| Allegheny College, Meadville | Minor in Dance and Movement Studies |
| Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg | Minor in Dance |
| Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Bucknell University, Lewisburg | Minor in Dance |
| California University of Pennsylvania, California | BA in Theatre with a concentration in Musical Theatre Minor in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Cedar Crest College, Allentown | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| DeSales University, Center Valley | BA in Dance |
| Dickinson College, Carlisle | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Drexel University, Philadelphia | BS in Dance Minor In dance Minor in Performing Arts |
| East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg | Minor in Dance |
| Eastern University, St. Davids | BA in Dance Minor In dance |
| Franklin & Marshall College | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Indiana university of Pennsylvania, Indiana | BA in Dance Arts/Interdiciplinary Fine Arts Minor in Dance BA in Musical Theatre/Theatre |
| La Roche University, Pittsburgh | BA in Performing Arts – Dance Performance BA in Performin Arts – Dance Studio Minor in Performing Arts – Ballet |
| University of Lincoln, Lincoln | BA (HONS) Dance |
| Marywood University, Scranton | Minor in Dance |
| Mercyhurst University, Erie | BA in Dance BA in Dance Pedagogy BFA in Dance Minor in Arts Administration |
| Messiah College, Mechanicsburg | BA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Moravian College, Bethlehem | Minor in Dance |
| Montgomery County Community College | AA in Dance |
| Muhlenberg College, Allentown | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Pennsylvania State University, University Park | BS in Dance (Program currently on hold) BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Point Park University, Pittsburg | BA in Dance BFA in Dance |
| Seton Hill University, Greensburg | BA in Dance – PreDance/Movement Theraphy BA in Dance – Choreography BA in Dance – Education/Pedagogy BA in Dance – Performance Minor in Dance BA in Dance with MBA (Accelerated Time Frame) |
| Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance Dual Degree with APA 4+1 (MS in Adapted Physical Activity) |
| Swathmore College, Swathmore | BA in Dance: Choreography BA in Dance: Dance Studies BA in Dance: Performance Minor in Dance Honors Program Special Majors Available (Examples – Dance and Anthropology, Dance and Art, Dance and Biology, Dance and Education, and Dance and Psychology) |
| Temple University, Philadelphia | BFA in Dance |
| University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh | Minor in Dance |
| University of the Arts, Philadelphia | BFA in Dance MFA in Dance |
| Ursinus College, Collegeville | BA in Dance Minor in Dance (Scholarship Program Available) |
| Westchester University, West Chester | BA in Theatre: Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre | BA in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| York College of Pennsylvania, York | Minor in Dance |
Rhode Island – RI
Rhode Island College, Providence
BA in Dance Performance, Minor in Dance Performance
Rhode Island College or RIC was founded in 1854 as a state school providing teacher preparation programs. The college hosts around 9000 students every year and is located on a park-like campus which has a suburban atmosphere.
- The Dance Major was established in 2000 and focuses on three aspects of dance performance – style and technique, composition and performance, history and theory.
- Students in the Dance Performance BA study ballet, modern dance, choreography, dance history, Jazz, Tap, Dance for Musical theatre and many other subject areas.
- Related courses students can study are human anatomy, kinesiology, and Biology.
- The Rhode Island College Dance Company is a modern dance ensemble which provides professional dance experience for students.
More information about the Rhode Island College Dance Program is available here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Rhode Island
| Brown University, Providence | BA in Theatre Arts and Performance Studies – Dance |
| Providence College, Providence | Minor in Dance |
| Roger Williams University, Bristol | BA in Dance/Performance Minor in Dance/Performance BA in Performing Arts Minor in Performing Arts |
| Salve Regina University, Newport | Minor in Dance |
South Carolina – SC
The University of South Carolina, Columbia
BA in Dance: Performance & Choreography, BA in Dance: Dance Education K-12 Certification, Minor in Dance
The University of South Carolina in Columbia was established all the way back in 1801 as a college and was renamed a university in 1901. Today the University is acclaimed by many such as Forbes and U.S. News as providing many world-class programs and lays claim to being the Nations best Public University Honors College.
- The dance program offers two emphasis areas in dance and both offer the opportunity for students to gain a good foundation in classical ballet, contemporary dance, and jazz.
- After studying the core course work, education students continue to study alongside students following the emphasis in performance and choreography in the studio and for performance work.
- Being part of the liberal arts program, students following the emphasis in Performance and Choreography alongside their dance studies are able to pursue elective subjects in other areas of interest to them. They are also required to fulfill performance requirements with the USC dance company.
More information about the dance program at the University of South Carolina, Columbia is available here at just the click of a button.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in South Carolina
| Anderson University, Anderson South Carolina School of the Arts | BA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Coker University, Hartsville | BA in Dance BA in Dance Education BFA in Performance & Choreography Minor in Dance Interdisciplinary Studies & Dance |
| College of Charleston, Charleston | BA in Dance: Dance Studies BA in Dance: Performance |
| Columbia College, Columbia | BA in Dance Education BA in Dance Studies Minor in Dance |
| Converse College, Spartanburg | Minor in Dance BA in Musical Theatre |
| Winthrop University, Rock Hill | BA in Dance BA in Dance with Teacher Certification K12 Minor in Dance |
South Dakota – SD
University of South Dakota, Vermillion
Minor in Dance, BFA in Theatre: Musical Theatre
There are no institutions in South Dakota currently offering a degree in dance, the closest is the BFA specializing in Musical Theatre offered by The University of South Dakota where dance subjects form part of the core coursework of the degree, which is great for those dancers wanting to gain or improve not only their dancing but also their voice and acting skills and knowledge.
- The minor in dance allows students to take coursework in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, modern dance and choreography.
- The BFA in Theatre with a specialization in Musical Theatre allows those students wanting to become that triple threat, study acting, voice, and dance alongside other theatre studies such as the history of American musical theatre and business of the performance profession.
More information about the University of South Dakota Dance Programs is available here at just the click of a button.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in South Dakota
| South Dakota State University, Brookings | Minor in Dance BA in Theatre BS in Theatre |
Tennessee – TN
The University of Tennesse, Martin
BFA in Fine and Performing Arts with an Emphasis in Dance Education
The majority of aspiring artists dream of getting into Juilliard. It has been hailed as one of the top dance schools in the country. Started in 1905, this school has been around to shape new artists for over 100 years and is in the arts capital of the nation, New York. They have a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance.
- This is one of only two programs in the state that will certify students with a k-12 Dance Education Licensure. Not only that, generally most dance education degrees in this whole post are BA degrees, not a BFA and that is also unique.
- Students will study ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance techniques along with subjects such as dance history, choreography, and movement theory whilst also focusing on learning to teach dance in schools.
- Dance education students career options are not limited to teaching, graduates are employed as professional performers, choreographers, participate in dance research, go into graduate studies or open or teach in privated studios.
For more information about the degree available at the University of Tennesse click here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Tennessee.
| Austin Peay State University, Clarksville | BFA in Theatre & Dance: Concentration in Dance BA in Theatre & Dance: Concentration in Dance BFA in Theatre & Dance: Concentraion in Musical Theatre Minor in Dance |
| Belmont University, Nashville | Minor in Dance |
| East Tennessee State University, Johnson City | Minor in Dance BA in Theatre: Concentration in Musical Theatre |
| Lipscomb University, Nashville | Theatre Minor: Secondary Emphasis Dance |
| Middle Tennesse State University, Mufreesboro | BS in Dance: Performance and Choreography BS in Dance: Pedagogy in Practice Minor in Dance Minor in Muscial Theatre |
| Seewanee, The University of the South, Sewanee | Minor in Dance |
| The University of Memphis, Memphis | BFA in Theatre: Concentration in Dance BFA in Theatre: Concentration in Dance Science BFA in Theatre: Concentration in Musical Theatre |
| The University of Tennessee, Martin | BFA in Fine and Performing Arts: Dance Education Minor in Dance |
Texas – TX
Texas Woman’s University, Texas
BA in Dance, BA in Dance with 6-12 education dance certification, MA in Dance, MFA in Dance, Ph.D in Dance.
First, don’t let the title fool you. This university is not just strictly women, in fact, men have been attending the university since 1972. Some titles just stick despite the passage of time. This Department of Dance allows undergraduate students to pick between two emphasis – dance studies, and dance education.
- The course for the BA in Dance has been created to prepare students for performance-related careers, for teaching where certification is not required and even in related fields such as arts management and programming. Whereas the Education emphasis prepares students for teaching in middle and secondary schools.
- This dance program at Texas Woman’s University goes all the way up to a Ph.D. level, one of only five doctoral courses dedicated to dance in the country. The University claims their Ph.D. is the most well established having been founded in 1958.
- The Dance Department offers Graduate Assistantships to graduates who want to learn what being part of a dance faculty and/or teaching dance in higher education is all about. At any time the university has 14-16 Graduate Assistants that support the dance major programs in various ways from publicity, recruitment, retention, in digital media and teaching both studio and theory courses.
More information on this program is available here.
Other Colleges with a Major or Minor in Dance in Texas
| Abilene Christian University, Abilene | BFA in Theatre – Dance Track BFA in Theatre – Musical Theatre Track |
| Austin Community College, Austin | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Baylor University, Waco | Minor in Dance |
| Collin College, McKinney | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Lamar University, Beaumont | BS in Theatre and Dance Minor in Dance |
| Sam Houston State University, Huntsville | BFA in Dance MFA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Southern Methodist University, Dallas Meadows School of the Arts | BFA in Dance Performance Minor in Dance Performance Minor in Musical Theatre Minor in the History of Visual and Performing Arts |
| Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches | BS in Dance Minor in Dance Minor in Kinesiology |
| Texas A & M University, College Station | BS Kinesiology: Dance Science University Studies: Dance Concentration Minor In Dance |
| Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi | Minor in Dance Dance Certificate |
| Texas Christian University, Fort Worth | BFA in Ballet BFA in Modern Dance BFA in Ballet/Modern Dance |
| Texas State University, San Marcos | BA in Dance BFA in Dance, Performance and Choreography BFA in Dance, Single Level Teacher Certification BFA in Dance, Dual Level Teacher Certification |
| Texas Tech University, Lubbock | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre MA in Dance Studies MFA in Arts Administration |
| University of Houston, Houston | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Teacher Certification in Dance |
| University of North Texas, Denton | BA in Dance Dance Teacher Certification Minor in Dance |
| University of Texas, Arlington | Minor in Dance |
| University of Texas, Austin | BA in Theatre and Dance BFA in Dance UTeach Dance (6-12 teaching certification) MFA in Dance |
| University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson | BA in Visual and Perfoming Arts Interdisciplinary study – dance |
| University of Texas, El Paso | BA in Dance with Teaching Certification BFA in Dance Minor in Dance BFA in Theatre: Musical Theatre concentration |
| University of Texas, San Antonio | Minor in Dance Courses in Dance for elective credit |
| University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley | BFA in Dance BA in Dance (Teaching Certification) Minor in Dance |
| West Texas A & M University, Canyon | BFA in Dance |
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Texas
| Austin Community College, Austin | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Collin College, McKinney | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| El Paso Community College | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Kilgore College, Kilgore | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Northwest Vista College, San Antonio Alamo Colleges District | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Palo Alto College, San Antonio Alamo Colleges District | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| San Antonio College, San Antonio Alamo Colleges District | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| San Jacinto College, Pasadena | Associate of Arts in Dance |
| Tyler Junior College, Tyler | Associate of Arts in Dance |
Utah – UT
University of Utah, Salt Lake City
BFA in Ballet, BFA in Modern Dance, HBFA in Dance, MFA in Ballet, MFA in Modern Dance, Minor in Dance and Screendance Certificate
The University of Utah was founded in 1850 and serves over 31000 students. The School of Dance at the University of Utah is part of its College of Fine Arts, housed in beautiful Marriott Center for dance and the program focuses on the disciplines of modern dance and ballet.
- Both the ballet and modern dance programs are amongst the top-rated in the country and offer a vigorous curriculum of study focusing on the major discipline.
- The Utah Ballet is the resident company of the University of Utah and it gives students in the department of ballet a unique opportunity through an Audition selection process to be part of these performances. The Performing Dance Company at the university provides opportunities for Modern Dance Students to gain valuable professional performance experience, not just at the university, but the PDC regularly travels across the country and even internationally.
- The graduate programs are unique to the university concentrating on either ballet or modern dance and aim to deepen students understanding of pedagogy, choreography, and history.
- There are health and well-being facilities on campus for dancers such as a Pilates studio and several sports medicine options specific to dance.
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Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Utah
| Brigham Young University, Provo | BA in Dance BA in Dance Education BFA in Dance BFA in Music Dance Theatre |
| Southern Utah University, Cedar City | BA in Dance BS in Dance BA in Dance Education BS in Dance Education BFA in Theatre Arts: Musical Theatre Emphasis Minor in Dance |
| Snow College, Ephraim | Associate Arts Degree in Dance |
| Utah Valley University, Orem | Associate Arts Degree in Dance BFA in Dance – Ballet Emphasis BFA in Dance – Modern/Contemporary Emphasis BS in Dance – Ballroom Dance Emphasis BS in Dance Education |
| Weber State University, Ogden | BA in Dance BA in Dance Education BS in Dance Education Dance Minor Dance Teaching Minor |
| Westminister College, Salt lake City | BA in Dance BFA in Dance |
Vermont – VT
The University of Vermont, Burlington
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance
The dance major is new to the university open for student enrolment in 2019 and is the only dance degree available in a public college or university in the state.
- The program is grounded in contemporary dance but also provides studies in ballet, hip hop, African, Brazilian, improvisation and much more.
- There is no audition required for entry into the dance major course.
- The dance major at the University of Vermont provides opportunities to cross studies in other disciplines in the arts, humanities, health, social scient, technology, education or nearly any other area of study offered at the university.
More information about the dance major and minor at the University of Vermont click here.
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Vermont
| Bennington College, Bennington | BFA in Dance MFA in Dance |
| Castleton University, Castleton | Minor in Dance |
| Marlboro College, Marlboro | Courses in Dance |
| Middlebury College, Middlebury | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Northern Vermont University, Johnson | Minor in Dance 7-12 Dance Education Licensure Available |
Virginia – VA
Old Dominion University, Norfolk
BA in Dance, BA in Dance Education, Minor in Dance
Old Dominion University was found in 1930 by the second oldest university in America the College of William and Mary. The dance program is part of the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts.
- Successful students who audition to become a major in dance at the university will study ballet, Anatomy and Kinesiology for dance, Pilates Equipment Lab, Modern dance technique, hip hop dance and more
- The Dance Program is located in the Center for Performing Arts and students take classes in one of four large dance studios.
- A new Pilates studio has recently been equipped with sic pilates reformers.
- The ODU Dance Association is a student-led club that presents student showcases as well as workshops and masterclasses to all students of the university.
More information about the dance program at Old Dominion click here .
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Virginia
| Christopher Newport University, Newport News | BFA in Theatre: Dance concentration BFA in Theatre : Music Theatre Concentration Minor in Dance |
| William & Mary, Williamsburg | Minor in Dance Electives in Dance |
| George Mason University, Fairfax | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance Appreciation Minor in World Dance |
| Hollins University, Roanoke | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor in Dance Certificate in Arts Management Certificate in Musical Theatre Performance |
| James Madison University, Harrisonburg | BA in Dance K-12 Dance Teacher Licensure Program |
| Longwood University, Farmville | Minor in Dance |
| Radford University, Radford | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BS in Dance with Teacher Licensure K-12 Minor in Dance |
| Randolph College, Lynchburg | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Minor In Dance |
| Shenandoah University, Winchester | BA in Dance BFA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre |
| Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar | BA in Performing Arts: Dance Track Minor in Dance Minor in Musical Theatre |
| University of Richmond, Richmond | BA in Dance Minor in Dance Honors Program Available |
| University of Virginia, Charlottesville | Minor in Dance |
| Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond | BFA in Dance Minor in Dance BFA Concentration for Ballet Trainees (Richmond Ballet) |
| Virginia State University, Petersburg | Minor in Dance (Through the department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance/Sport Management) |
| Washington & Lee, Lexington | Minor in Dance Dance Courses |
Washington – WA
University of Washington, Seattle
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance, MFA in Dance, Dance Teaching Endorsement and Honors Program
The Department of Dance at the University of Washington offers a program that does not focus specifically on technique, but in understanding what is behind the technique. They want their students to be able to think about dance with a deeper understanding rather than just learning steps and routines.
- That is not to say that they don’t teach you to dance in this program, because then it wouldn’t be a real dance program. They have an extensive list of classes that go beyond the typical classical ballet, modern, jazz and tap. They also offer the students classes that would teach street and club dance, swing, improvisation, etc.
- Not only does this program offer a summer study, but they allow undergraduate and graduate students to study their craft overseas through a study abroad program. The classes can last as little to 3 weeks or if a year or more. The places you can study are Johannesburg, Rome, Madrid, among others.
More information for this program is provided right here
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Washington
| Central Washington University, Ellensburg | BA in Dance Minor in dance Minor in Dance Performance Minor in Dance Teaching |
| Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle | BFA in Dance Accelerated Degree Program Professional Dancers Program |
| Eastern Washingon University, Cheney | Minor in Dance BA in Musical Theatre |
| Gonzaga University, Spokane | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
| Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma | Minor in Dance |
| Western Washington University, Bellingham | BA in Dance BFA in Dance Dance Minor Teaching Endorsement |
| Whitman College, Walla Walla | Minor in Dance Courses for Credit |
| Whitworth University, Spokane | Minor in Dance |
West Virginia – WV
West Virginia University, Morgantown
BA in Dance, BFA in Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance
West Virginia University is the only college in the state to have a major in dance program, although dance has been a part of the university culture since 1928 when a group of women founded the Orchesis Dance Ensemble.
- Students majoring in dance study ballet, modern, jazz, tap, world dance, choreography, dance history, and dance criticism.
- A dance concert is performed at the end of each semester to showcase students’ work, as well as an annual dance recital. Other performance opportunities occur within the dance programs’ participation in several festivals.
- The BFA in Musical Theatre combines the disciplines of music, theatre, and dance. Every year a full musical production is performed alongside smaller showcases throughout each semester. The course addresses skills necessary for auditioning, resumes, professional representation and career management.
More information for this program is provided right here
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in West Virginia
| Marshall University, Huntington | Minor in Dance |
| West Liberty University, West Liberty | Minor in Dance |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon | Minor in Dance BA in Musical Theatre BA in Arts Administration |
Wisconsin – WI
University of Wisconsin, Peck School of the Arts, Milwaukee
BA in Dance, BFA in Dance: Contemporary Performance & Choreography, Minor – Dance Performance, Minor – Somatics, BFA in Musical Theatre, MFA in Dance, Certificate – Arts and Social Entrepreneurship
The University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee is a relatively new institution compared to others in the post being founded in 1956, but with over 26,000 students and 195 academic programs, it’s become a world-class research leader in a short time. The School of Fine Arts was established in 1962 and was renamed Peck school of the Arts in 1999 and offers 20 undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- The BA in Dance prepares students to teach in a variety of settings and offers four annual performance opportunities for students.
- Entry to the BFA program is through audition and students learn how to create and perform their own original dance choreography and theatrical productions.
- For those students not sure if the program is right for them, the dance program offers free dance classes, workshops and a summer dance intensive for high school students who get to join dance majors in technique classes or get behind the scenes look into the program or get to work with MFA students.
- The department of dance is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
More information for this program is provided right here
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Wisconsin
| Beloit College, Beloit | BA in Dance |
| Carthage College, Kenosha | Minor in Dance |
| Lawrence University, Appleton | Dance – Area of Study |
| Marquette University, Milwaukee | Minor in Dance |
| University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire | Liberal Arts Dance Certificate BA in Theatre and Dance: Musical Theatre |
| University of Wisconsin, Madison | BFA in Dance BS in Dance Dance Certificate Dance/Movement Therapy Certificate Pilates Certificate |
| University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point | BA in Dance BFA in Musical Theatre Pilates Certification |
| University of Wisconsin, White Water | Minor in Dance |
| Viterbo University, La Crosse | Minor in Dance |
Wyoming – WY
University of Wyoming, Laramie
BFA in Dance Performance, BFA in Dance Science, BA in Dance, BFA in Theatre: Musical Theatre, Minor in Dance
The University of Wyoming is the only college in the state to provide a four-year degree program in dance. The Department of Theatre and Dance housed in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts has recently been renovated and dance students are lucky to take classes in either of two state of the art dance studios and perform in the 387 seat proscenium theatre.
- Students in the BFA train in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, vertical dance and choreography/composition. Courses in kinesiology for dance, dance history, Pas de Deux, character and more are also available.
- The BFA Dance Science degree is for students with an extensive background in dance and students apply to be accepted into the program at the end of their sophomore year. Dance science students study psychology, nutrition and preventions and care of Athletic Injuries.
- Classes in Vertical Dance are a unique offering from the department. Vertical dance emerged at the university through the exploration of aerial dance. Vertical dance is often performed outdoors for example suspended from a rock face and is also performed inside using suspension wires and harnesses.
More information for this program is provided right here
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Wyoming
| Casper College, Casper NASD and NAST Accredited | Associate of Arts in Dance Performance Associate of Arts in Musical Theatre Performance |
| Sheridan College, Northern Wyoming Community College District, Sheridan | Associate of Arts in Theatre and Dance |
| Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs | Associate of Applied Science – Dance Entrepreneurship Associate of Arts in Dance – Entertainment Industry Focus |
Washington, DC
The George Washington University, Washington DC
BA in Dance, Minor in Dance
The George Washington University in DC
- Students study classes in technique, choreography and theory to gain a strong understanding of movement. As well as in somatic theories, improvisation,
- A senior thesis allows all of the students learning from production, costuming, audio design, choreography and more to culminate in a dance performance.
- Students work with national and internationally known guest artists through classes and rehearsals.
More information for this program is provided right here
Other Colleges with a Dance Program in Washington, DC
| American University | BA in Dance Minor in Dance |
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