BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DANCE
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance is the most intensive undergraduate course of study for aspiring professional dancers. At Dean, you will train under veteran performers, directors, and choreographers who will help prepare you for your dance career. Our talented alumni have gone on to work for companies such as Disney, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Urbanity Dance Company, and Boston Ballet. Many of our students also go on to pursue graduate studies in dance, most recently at New York University, The Ohio State University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. For more than 50 years, Dean’s dedicated faculty and staff have been leading exceptional training in ballet, jazz, tap, modern, and related techniques, combined with exploratory coursework in choreography and production. At Dean, you will have the opportunity to participate in numerous performances, and will even begin performing on stage in your first semester. BFA Dance students will have the choice between one of the following specialized tracks: Choreography —You will engage with each step of the choreographic process and learn how to develop and communicate your own artistic vision. Additionally, you will gain a sophisticated understanding of dance making, dance concert production, problem-solving, and effective communication. Performance —In this track, you will hone your strength and discipline through advanced technique training in the studio and on the stage. You will learn and engage in skill sets, practices, and perspectives of today’s professional-level dance.
“Since graduating from Dean, I received an MFA in Dance from the University of Illinois and have had the privilege to perform my work all over the country. I’ve spent years learning and collaborating with world-renowned performance artists while based in New York City and am currently an assistant professor of dance at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.” – JESS PRETTY ’13
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JOAN PHELPS PALLADINO SCHOOL OF DANCE
DEAN COLLEGE
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