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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance

The University of Akron (UA)

Akron campus — Akron, Ohio, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 21,939
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance is designed for students who wish to pursue professional training in dance, with an emphasis on ballet and modern dance techniques. The program provides extensive instruction in technical, performing, and choreographic skills and is supported by a strong foundation of coursework in dance history, pedagogy, and physical analysis. The BFA in Dance prepares graduates for careers in performance, graduate studies in performance and choreography, and related fields such as arts administration, dance history, physical therapy, dance therapy, dance education, dance ethnology, and teaching in private studios. Placement into the dance program for the first year of study as a probationary dance major is granted through audition only. Advancement through levels of dance technique is based on academic performance, requiring a grade of “B+” or higher for one semester to progress from Ballet IV through Ballet VIII, and a grade of “B” or higher for one semester in all other technique classes. Admission to the BFA degree program in Dance within the School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration requires completion of one year of study as a probationary dance major, demonstration of acceptable work habits, and successful completion of the Freshman Jury and Interview. Upon meeting these requirements, students gain admission to the college and hold status as a BA in Dance major while preparing to audition for the BFA program at the end of the sophomore year. BFA students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.875 in all dance classes for a period of two years and may be placed on artistic probation if work habits are deemed unacceptable. Full status must be regained in order to graduate. Graduation with the BFA in Dance requires completion of one full year of Ballet VIII with a minimum grade of “B,” continuous enrollment in a ballet technique class each semester until all technique requirements are fulfilled, and maintenance of an overall GPA of 2.875 in all dance classes.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 21,939
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
23 October 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Akron campus

Akron, Ohio, United States

302 E Buchtel Avenue

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

The University of Akron (UA), founded in 1870 as Buchtel College, is a public research university in Akron, Ohio. Serving over 15,000 students from across the U.S. and 70+ countries, UA is recognized for its strong academic programs and innovation. The University attracts students from a variety of backgrounds and geographical locations, with fall semester representation totaling 14,813 students from Ohio, around the U.S., and 70 foreign countries. UA offers a wide variety of in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, including many that are recognized nationally for their excellence. Loca...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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