Fordham University (Ailey/Fordham BFA)
Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance · Fordham University in partnership with The Ailey School
New York, NY
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About the Program
The Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance is a four-year joint program offering professional dance training at The Ailey School alongside a rigorous liberal arts and sciences curriculum at Fordham University. The program offers a comprehensive study of several dance techniques — Horton, Graham, ballet, jazz, and West African — preparing graduates for a variety of careers in the concert dance world, on Broadway, and in commercial dance. Students access state-of-the-art dance studios at the Joan Weill Center for Dance, the Ailey Citigroup Theater, on-site physical therapy, wellness workshops, and Fordham's Lincoln Center campus resources.
Degrees Offered
BFA in Dance (joint with The Ailey School)
Concentrations
Coursework
Both applications (The Ailey School and Fordham University) are due November 8. FAFSA + CSS Profile required for financial aid. Two-application structure reflects the joint-institution partnership.
Notable Faculty
- Jacqulyn Buglisi (Graham Department Chair)
- Kelby Brown (Ballet)
- Peiju Chien Pott (Graham)
- Hollie Wright (Jazz Department Chair)
- Pedro Ruiz (Ballet)
- Maguette Camara (West African Dance)
Facilities
State-of-the-art dance studios at the Joan Weill Center for Dance (405 W 55th Street); Ailey Citigroup Theater; on-site physical therapy; workshops and lectures on nutrition, healthcare, psychological wellness, and injury prevention.
Performance Opportunities
Ailey Citigroup Theater performances; student teaching opportunities in Junior Division classes.
Want to Learn More?
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