Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance is designed to prepare students for professional careers as performers and/or choreographers. 91ÁÔÆæ wishing to pursue the BFA in Dance must demonstrate strong technical ability and must audition for the BFA program after successfully completing the following course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0

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  • 1 unit from or 
  • 10 units of technique/movement practices from at least 3 different forms of dance

91ÁÔÆæ enrolled in required courses at the time of the audition may audition with a signed Grade In Progress form from the instructor(s) of the in-progress courses. 91ÁÔÆæ may not apply after they have completed 90 Timely Graduation Units.

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  1. Demonstrate competency in five dance-movement vocabularies (modern/contemporary, street and club, ballet, jazz, and contemporary African dance) with proficient skills in at least two dance vocabularies.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in varied dancemaking strategies and the analysis of dance compositions.
  3. Discuss and analyze the socio-cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of dance in written and oral discourse.
  4. Identify, apply, and analyze basic scientific principles of wellness and conditioning for the promotion of lifelong health in dance-movement techniques.  
  5. Develop and demonstrate current methods and relevant strategies necessary to pursue professional careers in dance and dance-related fields.
  6. Demonstrate competency in dance production and technology skills.