The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) values intensive dance training, creative processes, a multitude of performance opportunities, and meaningful interactions with faculty that prepare you to enter the professional world of dance.
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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a flexible, self-directed, and interdisciplinary program that prepares you to build your own unique career by integrating your dance studies with a focused area of interest.
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This is a dual degree pathway between Dance and Kinesiology, with an option for K-12 Teacher licensure in PE with an endorsement in Dance.
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Dance at Illinois now offers a Dance Minor, requiring 18 hours for attainment.
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The Musical Theatre Minor is for students interested in cultivating their skills in dancing, singing, and acting.
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To be eligible for admission to the BFA or BA program, you must complete the University applicationĀ and audition for Dance at Illinois.
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