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Dance Programs in Massachusetts

BFA, BA, MFA, Minor & Community College Directory

8 college dance programs in Massachusetts across 4 institution types. BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and AA transfer pathways. Free to browse. Updated weekly.

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Programs

3

BFA

8

Cities

1

Conservatory

Featured programs in Massachusetts

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA

BAMinor

Dean College

Franklin, MA

BABFAMinor

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA

BAMinor

All Massachusetts programs by institution type

Research University

3 programs

Liberal Arts

3 programs

Private University

1 program

Conservatory

1 program

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Frequently asked questions

How many college dance programs are in Massachusetts?
We track 8 college and university dance programs in Massachusetts — 3 offer BFA degrees, 1 offers MFA, across 8 cities.
Which Massachusetts dance programs are NASD-accredited?
None of the Massachusetts programs currently in our directory are NASD-accredited. NASD is the National Association of Schools of Dance — the primary accreditor for dance-degree programs in the US.
Does Massachusetts have any dance conservatories?
Yes — Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Conservatories offer intensive pre-professional training with a smaller ratio of academic coursework than a research university.
What's the difference between a BFA and a BA in dance?
A BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) is a professional degree with ~75% studio + 25% academic coursework — best for students headed into performance, choreography, or industry careers. A BA (Bachelor of Arts) is closer to 50/50, giving flexibility for double majors, teaching credentials, or dance-adjacent careers.
Can community college dance students transfer to a Massachusetts BFA program?
Yes — most 4-year BFA and BA dance programs in Massachusetts accept community college transfers with an AA in dance or a general-education AA plus dance coursework. Individual credit acceptance varies; contact the receiving institution's admissions office. See our AA (transfer path) page for community colleges with dance programs.