How many college dance programs are in New York?

We track 34 college and university dance programs in New York — 16 offer BFA degrees, 5 offer MFA, across 19 cities.

Which New York dance programs are NASD-accredited?

8 New York programs in our directory are NASD-accredited, including Fordham University (Ailey/Fordham BFA), Joffrey Ballet School, Limon Institute. NASD accreditation is the national standard for dance-degree programs.

Does New York have any dance conservatories?

Yes — American Musical and Dramatic Academy, The Ailey School, The Juilliard School. 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 New York BFA program?

Yes — most 4-year BFA and BA dance programs in New York 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.

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Dance Programs in New York

34 college dance programs in New York across 6 institution types. BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and AA transfer pathways. Free to browse. Updated weekly.

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Frequently asked questions

How many college dance programs are in New York?: We track 34 college and university dance programs in New York — 16 offer BFA degrees, 5 offer MFA, across 19 cities.
Which New York dance programs are NASD-accredited?: 8 New York programs in our directory are NASD-accredited, including Fordham University (Ailey/Fordham BFA), Joffrey Ballet School, Limon Institute. NASD accreditation is the national standard for dance-degree programs.
Does New York have any dance conservatories?: Yes — American Musical and Dramatic Academy, The Ailey School, The Juilliard School. 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 New York BFA program?: Yes — most 4-year BFA and BA dance programs in New York 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.

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