Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Dance Programs
110 US college and university dance programs offering Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). Programs are spread across 33 states and 99 cities. Free to browse. Updated weekly.
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110
Programs
33
States
55
NASD accredited
9
Conservatories
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New York
16 programs- Details
Adelphi University
Garden City · Private University
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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
New York · Conservatory
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Fordham University (Ailey/Fordham BFA)
New York · Private University NASD
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Hofstra University
Hempstead · Private University
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Joffrey Ballet School
New York · Specialty School NASD
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Long Island University
Brookville · Private University
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Marymount Manhattan College
New York · Private University
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New York University (Tisch School of the Arts)
New York · Research University
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Pace University
New York · Private University
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Purchase College, State University of New York
Purchase · Specialty School
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State University of New York at Fredonia
Fredonia · Research University
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The Ailey School
New York · Conservatory NASD
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The Juilliard School
New York · Conservatory
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo · Research University
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Manhattanville University
Purchase · Private University
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State University of New York, Brockport
Brockport · Research University NASD
Texas
11 programs- Details
Southern Methodist University
Dallas · Private University NASD
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The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso · Research University
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University of Houston
Houston · Research University
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West Texas A&M University
Canyon · Research University
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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville · Research University NASD
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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth · Private University NASD
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Texas State University
San Marcos · Research University
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Texas Tech University
Lubbock · Research University NASD
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University of St. Thomas
Houston · Religious-Affiliated
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin · Research University NASD
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg · Research University NASD
California
7 programs- Details
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia · Conservatory NASD
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Chapman University
Orange · Private University NASD
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University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara · Research University
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles · Research University
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California State University Long Beach
Long Beach · Research University NASD
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San Jose State University
San Jose · Research University NASD
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University of California Irvine
Irvine · Research University
Florida
7 programs- Details
Florida Southern College
Lakeland · Liberal Arts
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New World School of the Arts
Miami · Conservatory NASD
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Florida State University
Tallahassee · Research University NASD
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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville · Private University NASD
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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach · Religious-Affiliated
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University of Florida
Gainesville · Research University NASD
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University of South Florida
Tampa · Research University NASD
Ohio
5 programs- Details
Ohio State University
Columbus · Research University NASD
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Wright State University
Dayton · Research University
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Ohio University
Athens · Research University NASD
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University of Akron
Akron · Research University NASD
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University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati · Research University NASD
Pennsylvania
5 programs- Details
Mercyhurst University
Erie · Religious-Affiliated NASD
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Point Park University
Pittsburgh · Private University NASD
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Seton Hill University
Greensburg · Private University
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Temple University
Philadelphia · Research University NASD
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock · Research University NASD
Michigan
4 programsNorth Carolina
4 programsUtah
4 programsVirginia
4 programsIllinois
3 programsIndiana
3 programsKansas
3 programsMassachusetts
3 programsMissouri
3 programsArizona
2 programsGeorgia
2 programsLouisiana
2 programsMaryland
2 programsMinnesota
2 programsMississippi
2 programsNew Jersey
2 programsOklahoma
2 programsWashington
2 programsWisconsin
2 programsFrequently asked questions
- What is a BFA in Dance?
- A BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in dance is a professional degree — roughly 75% studio training + 25% academic coursework — designed for students headed into performance, choreography, or industry careers.
- How competitive is BFA dance program admission?
- Most BFA dance programs require an in-person or video audition. Selectivity varies widely, but conservatory-tier programs (Juilliard, USC Kaufman, Ailey School, CalArts) admit 5-15% of applicants; university BFAs range 30-70%.
- Do I need dance training to apply for a BFA?
- Yes — BFA programs assume prior training. Most look for 5+ years of classical or contemporary technique. Some allow late starters if the audition demonstrates natural ability, but pre-audition summer intensives significantly help.
- How many US BFA dance programs are in our directory?
- 110 programs across 33 states — 55 are NASD-accredited and 9 are standalone conservatories.