Friends University
Ballet · Fine Arts Division
Wichita, KS
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About the Program
Friends University, a private Christian (Quaker heritage) institution in Wichita, Kansas, offers Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Ballet. The program addresses dance first and foremost as a performing art while also preparing students for the current employment market. The BA offers three concentrations — Sacred Dance, Studio Operations, and Music & Theatre — providing interdisciplinary flexibility to double major or minor in fields such as health sciences, business, and Christian Spiritual Formation. Associate Professor Sharon Rogers notes that "a nurturing and supportive environment, combined with professional ballet training, enables dancers to reach their full potential." More than half of the program's BFA ballet alumni have taught or currently teach ballet/dance (per a 2017 Friends University release).
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet
Bachelor of Arts in Ballet
- •Sacred Dance
- •Studio Operations
- •Music & Theatre
Concentrations
Coursework
BA degree offers three concentrations (Sacred Dance, Studio Operations, Music & Theatre) designed for interdisciplinary study, allowing students to double major or minor in health sciences, business, or Christian Spiritual Formation. Each ballet degree can be individually designed based on student interest, ability, and goals.
Notable Faculty
- Sharon Rogers
Rankings & Alumni
Alumni Outcomes
More than half of the program's BFA ballet alumni have taught or currently teach ballet/dance (as of a 2017 Friends University release).
Want to Learn More?
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