Program Overview
Ohio State University's BFA Dance program provides comprehensive dance education, focusing on technical proficiency, diverse curriculum, and artistic development. Students receive individualized attention, cohort support, and mentorship, preparing them for careers as performers, choreographers, educators, and more in the dance industry and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Dance program at Ohio State University offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Students will receive comprehensive dance education with a focus on the dancing experience. The curriculum is designed to build the whole artist. The BFA dance program has several
program objectives:
- Develop a sound technical proficiency in the breadth of contemporary dance techniques
- Apply technical proficiency in a variety of contexts.
- Gain skills and knowledge in dance's diverse curriculum including choreography, history, education, movement analysis, creative technologies, and performance.
- Give and receive well-considered verbal discussion and feedback regarding creative and scholarly assignments and projects
- Be able to produce written analysis of their own work and the work of others in historical and contemporary settings.
Outline:
Coursework
in the BFA dance program includes the following areas:
- Movement Practice
- Performance
- Choreography
- History, Theory and Literature
- Analysis and Production/Creative Technology.
Teaching:
The Dance Department offers small class sizes and students receive individualized attention from both faculty and visiting artists. The program fosters cohort development through first and last-year seminars. Faculty mentorship and personalized education begin early in the program, integrating with students' unique educational experiences.
Careers:
Possible Career Paths
Upon completion of the dance program, graduates are well-equipped for a variety of career paths.
- Performers
- Choreographers
- Creative Technology Artists
- Educators
- Production and Lighting Designers
- Arts Administrators
- Health Science Professionals
- Somatic Practitioners
- Movement Analysts
- Historians
- Entrepreneurs
The Ohio State University
Overview:
The Ohio State University is a large, public research university with a main campus in Columbus, Ohio, and regional campuses in Lima, Marion, Mansfield, Newark, and Wooster. It is known for its strong academic programs, extensive research facilities, and vibrant student life.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to students, including:
Academics:
Colleges and schools, libraries, academic calendar, courses and classes, graduate school.Student Accounts:
Buckeye Link, BuckID, financial aid, student health insurance, Ohio State Account.Student Experience:
University housing, off-campus and commuter student engagement, dining services, organizations and involvement, inclusion, student health and wellness, recreational sports, counseling and consultation.Research:
Opportunities for business and industry, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, research administration, research stories.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Ohio State boasts a vibrant campus life with numerous opportunities for student involvement. Students can participate in a wide range of clubs, organizations, and activities, including sports, arts, and community service. The university also offers a variety of housing options, dining services, and recreational facilities.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines.Research Opportunities:
Ohio State is a leading research institution with extensive facilities and opportunities for students to engage in research.Vibrant Campus Life:
The university provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience with numerous opportunities for student involvement.Affordable Education:
Ohio State strives to provide an affordable, high-quality education while minimizing student debt.Academic Programs:
The university offers a wide range of academic programs, including:
Undergraduate:
Majors and programs in various disciplines.Graduate:
Degrees and programs in various disciplines.Professional:
Degrees and programs in various disciplines.Online:
Degrees and certificate programs.Other:
The university has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and it offers a variety of resources and support services to students from all backgrounds. Ohio State is also home to a number of notable research centers and institutes, including the Wexner Medical Center, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.
