Northern Illinois University
School of Theatre and Dance · College of Visual and Performing Arts
- Where
- DeKalb, IL
- Degrees
- BFA
- Ballet
- Modern
- Jazz
- Afro-Cuban
About the Program
Northern Illinois University's School of Theatre and Dance offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance in DeKalb, Illinois, an R2 public research university.
Degrees Offered
BFA in Dance Performance
Concentrations
CourseworkRepresentative courses and the shape of the curriculum.
Dance Scholarship Video Requirements published on the department website for BFA applicants.
Notable Faculty
- Marc Macaranas (Dance Program Coordinator)
Performance Opportunities
Four fully produced mainstage concerts each year featuring original faculty works, classical/contemporary repertory, and student choreography.
Rankings & AlumniWhere the program ranks and the alumni it has produced.
Rankings
NASD accreditation could not be verified as of July 2026; NIU's official accreditation page lists NASAD, NASM, and NAST for arts programs but does not list NASD (Dance).
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Continue on Northern Illinois University's official site.
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