College of the Arts
School of Theatre and Dance - Dance Division
www.kent.edu/theatredance

About This Program

Pursue your passion for dance with the Dance B.F.A. program. Develop your skills as a performer and choreographer and prepare for a career in the dance industry. Read more...

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Barbara Allegra Verlezza | bverlez1@kent.edu | 330-672-0125
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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to this major is selective. Students must audition before being admitted to the Dance major. Inquiries can be directed to the coordinator of the Dance Division, D-101C Center for the Performing Arts, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 (or call 330-672-2069).

For more information on admissions, including additional requirements for some academic programs, visit the admissions website for new freshmen and the admissions website for transfer, transitioning and former students.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency unless they meet specific exceptions. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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A minimum of one course in Ballet or Modern is required each semester that the student is enrolled. Successful completion of DAN 37168 and DAN 37169 is required to earn the B.F.A. degree in Dance. Promotion to the next level of technique is at the discretion of the dance faculty. Students must be enrolled in daily dance technique classes each semester. Students in the Dance major may take courses twice for credit toward their program requirements.

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A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Progression Requirements

• Entrance to the Dance major within the B.F.A. is by audition.
• Promotion to the next level is at the discretion of the dance faculty. Students must be enrolled in daily dance technique classes each semester until graduation.
• Students enter on a probationary status and must maintain GPA requirements and professional standards as indicated in the student handbook in order to be allowed to audition for concerts and progress through to graduation.
• All students in the Dance major must audition for and perform when cast in all Dance Division concerts.

Graduation Requirements

• Students must participate in dance faculty juries and an annual review.
• Successful completion of DAN 37168 and DAN 37169 is required for graduation.
• Successful completion of DAN 47299 is the culminating experience required of this degree.

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

University Requirements

All students in a bachelor's degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.

NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements. Please see Program Requirements for details.

Kent Core Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Perform a wide range of dance works.
2. Articulate and communicate an understanding of diverse dance forms, their histories and their relationship and representation in the contemporary era of dance.
3. Articulate and communicate an understanding of dance theory, aesthetics and choreography.
4. Devise and present choreography.

Full Description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance develops technically sound, intellectually diverse and creatively expressive dance artists who can contribute significantly to the art form and society. The curriculum provides students with opportunities for strong and varied technical preparation in contemporary dance forms, including modern, ballet, jazz and improvisation. Opportunities for performance and choreography, along with dance theory courses, complete a degree focused on the artist/scholar.