Program Overview
The UMass BFA in Dance prepares students for professional careers in performance or choreography through rigorous training in technique, theory, and research. Students benefit from special events, guest choreographers, and collaborations with the Five College Dance program. The degree culminates in a senior project and offers diverse opportunities for performance and exploration beyond dance.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The UMass BFA in dance is a professional degree program preparing students for performance and choreography careers or graduate study. Through practice, inquiry, and research, our students gain a substantial knowledge of dance theory and its application to various aspects and issues in the field of dance. BFA students undertake intensive study in dance techniques and theory: 16 courses in technique, 14 courses in dance theory, and a senior project.
Teaching:
The curriculum is supplemented with special events, guest choreographers, and master classes with dance professionals, and we produce three major concerts each year. Dance majors also benefit from the combined resources of Five College Dance. The faculty coordinate curricula, performances, and services and provide opportunities for students to experience a wide spectrum of performance styles and techniques.
