Ohio State University
Department of Dance · College of Arts and Sciences
Columbus, OH
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About the Program
The Ohio State University Department of Dance advances contemporary dance by honoring the pillars of the field and empowering students to cultivate craft, adaptability, innovation, and global reach. As one of the earliest NASD-accredited dance departments in the United States (initial accreditation 1982), OSU offers a full ladder of dance degrees — BFA, MFA, and PhD in Dance Studies (plus a Dance Minor) — one of only a small number of doctoral programs in dance offered anywhere in the United States. Additional undergraduate offerings include a Dance Minor and dance electives open to the wider university community.
Degrees Offered
BFA in Dance
MA in Dance
MFA in Dance
PhD in Dance Studies
Dance Minor
Concentrations
Coursework
Emphasis on contemporary dance with strong research, performance, and dance-film programs. Explicit NASD accreditation reference on department homepage.
Rankings & Alumni
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member since 9/1/1982 (Charter Member class). Self-described as 'one of the best dance programs in the country' on the department homepage (as of July 2026).
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