Through orientation course work, careful advisement, and guidance from the faculty, students are assisted in discovering their unique goals in the dance field. The Bachelor of Fine Arts program offers sufficient flexibility to allow students to tailor a degree plan that is highly individualized. The broad interests of the faculty and the range of course offerings ensure a breadth of experience in the field. Study in the major field takes place with faculty of national and international reputation, capable of working with students at the professional level.
Students also work closely with visiting artists who come to the campus and set works each semester.
An ambitious annual schedule of a minimum of seven departmental concerts allows students ample performing and choreographic opportunities. Description of the major. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance with a dance studies concentration is designed to provide a broad, balanced, general education with emphasis in the field of dance. Upon completion of this training, each student should be able to enjoy a life of continuous growth and creative exploration, have a desire for knowledge in diverse areas, and be able to formulate and express original ideas and a personal philosophy of dance. Those who wish to pursue a career in scholarship in dance should be prepared to design and conduct original investigations in the field.