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Where Creativity Meets Technique

The BFA in Dance at Fredonia prepares passionate dancers to excel in the evolving world of contemporary and jazz dance. With a strong foundation in modern and jazz techniques, along with training in ballet, tap, and somatic practices, you’ll refine your artistry while gaining the skills to sustain a fulfilling career in dance. Small class sizes, individualized attention, and collaboration with theatre programs create a vibrant, supportive community where you can grow as both a performer and a creative artist.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Technical Excellence – Train extensively in modern, contemporary, and jazz dance, with additional instruction in ballet, tap, and somatic techniques.
  • Personalized Mentorship – Benefit from small class sizes, direct faculty feedback, and individualized guidance to support your artistic growth.
  • Creative Expression – Develop your unique artistic voice through choreography, improvisation, and performance opportunities.
  • Collaborative Opportunities – Work alongside theatre students and faculty to explore interdisciplinary performance and production experiences.
  • Versatile Career Preparation – Gain the skills to pursue careers in performance, choreography, teaching, and arts administration.
  • Flexible Academic Pathways – Combine your dance major with a second area of study to expand your professional opportunities.

Career Opportunities for Dance

  • Art Critic/Historian
  • Choreographer
  • Dance Science Research
  • Dance Therapist
  • Health Practitioner
  • Arts Administration
  • College Professor
  • Dance Teacher
  • Dancer
  • Motion Capture Artist
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What does a 4-year degree look like?

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What are all the required and elective courses offered to obtain this degree?

DANC 211 Modern Technique II

The course explores styles in modern dance technique at the intermediate level. It covers technique, vocabulary, and history, through participation and academic study.

DANC 264 Choreography I

An introduction to the content and structure of solo dance composition as an art form. Improvisation and compositional devices including rhythm, dynamics, space, design, phrasing, and production are covered.

DANC 102 Theatre and Dance Productions

Designed to give practical experience in all aspects of dance and theatre productions including rehearsals, lighting and costume design, crew work, and stage management.

Why Dance at Fredonia?

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Inspiration from Industry Experts

Work with industry professionals and guest artists, including Taylor 2 Dance Company, Rosy Simas, Kista Tucker, and many more.

Fredonia students performing in the dance ensemble

Nationally Recognized Excellence in Dance

Fredonia’s Dance BFA is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, ensuring top-tier training that meets national standards.

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World-Class Spaces for Training & Performance

Train in world-class facilities, including the expanded Rockefeller Arts Center, offering top-tier rehearsal and performance spaces.

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