Bachelor’s (BA) Degree in Dance
Bachelor’s (BA) Degree in Dance
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A Bachelor of Arts in Dance degree from Grand Canyon University can help equip you to position yourself for potential career opportunities in the arts industry. Dance majors who graduate from this program may enter professional industries of concert dance, commercial dance or musical theatre. Those who pursue a dance BA offered by the College of Arts and Media at GCU may be prepared to attend graduate school in a diverse set of areas including dance therapy, choreography performance and business.
As a dance major at GCU, you will have the opportunity to engage in creative collaboration and varied movement practices to cultivate your artistic skills and processes. The bachelor’s degree in dance supports dance artists by teaching them how to communicate effectively through movement and reach broad audiences. Dance artists often work for themselves and can pursue a range of career opportunities.
Witness the collaborative spirit and passion that fuels GCU dance students and their performances, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of dance at GCU.
If you are choosing to major in dance, you likely have a passion for the art of dance and how it can convey the expressions of different cultures. A BA in Dance program is about strengthening your current experiences and knowledge and learning new dance forms. In the classroom, you will be taught the history of various dance techniques and how to bring it into a professional production. In the studio is where you can build upon your previous knowledge in dance in preparation for performances on and off campus.
Campus: $8,250 per semester [More Info]
Up to 90 credits, only 84 can be lower division
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Bachelor's)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
*Math and reading only on a 1600 point scale (test date after 3/1/2016). SAT score of 1380 required for 2400 point scale (test date before 3/1/2016).
Graduates with a BA in Dance may have the training to position themselves to pursue many kinds of creative careers. After graduating with a dance BA, you may find work as a dancer or choreographer. Dancers with the skill and drive to continue training can benefit from a dancing degree and join other movement-based artists at GCU.
Seeking a bachelor’s degree is a substantial investment. Explore frequently asked questions about this dance degree program to aid your decision.
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Achieve your educational dreams at a trusted and accredited university. GCU secures the excellence and acknowledgment your education deserves by earning accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. Accreditation affirms GCU's adherence to rigorous criteria and standards, substantiating the university's commitment to delivering quality academic programs.
Dancers who are admitted to GCU’s dance BA program are already skilled. The program is designed to enhance existing expertise in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and hip-hop.
Dancing technique courses are offered at five levels and, as a dance major, you can also participate in master classes and guest artist intensives. At GCU, you are taught how to grow as a dancer, choreographer and artist.
Your BA in Dance at GCU can help you gain experiences to pursue professional roles, such as performing and participating in concert productions such as the Winter and Spring Dance Concerts, the GCU Elementary Dance Tour and Student Spotlight Dance Concerts. Through these programs, GCU faculty can help dance majors cultivate the collaboration, innovation, critical thinking and cultural literacy for a career in dance.
Choosing this dance program at GCU can help prepare you with advanced coursework that is necessary to:
Enroll today and embark on an extraordinary journey toward realizing your passion for dance with our BA in Dance program. Don't miss out on this opportunity to turn your passion into a profession. Apply now to begin shaping your future as a dancer.
