COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Dance BFA is a highly specialized, performance-focused professional degree designed to train students for careers in dance performance, musical theatre, choreography, and teaching by combining intensive daily technical training in ballet, modern, and jazz/theatre dance with acting, musical theatre, and creative choreography work; unlike academic programs that focus on theory or classroom-based study, this degree is built around studio practice, rehearsals, and frequent stage performances where students develop artistry, technique, discipline, and adaptability under professional conditions, often performing in concerts, studio showcases, and theatre productions while also creating original choreography to build creative leadership skills; the program also emphasizes versatility by preparing dancers to work not only in traditional ballet and contemporary companies but also in commercial entertainment industries such as Broadway-style productions, touring shows, cruise lines, theme park performances, and televised or commercial dance roles, meaning graduates are trained to function as “triple-threat” performers who can dance, act, and sometimes sing depending on the production; faculty and guest artists bring real-world industry experience from professional companies and entertainment sectors, helping students understand current standards and expectations in auditions and performance careers; alumni outcomes reflect this broad training, with graduates performing in organizations such as Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, BalletMet, Luna Negra Dance Theatre, and even high-visibility entertainment platforms like the Rockettes, Disney World, Broadway tours, and cruise ship productions; overall, the program is designed for students who are committed to a physically demanding, competitive, and artistically driven career path where success depends on continuous training, performance excellence, and industry networking rather than traditional academic progression or technical computing skills.