Dance Programs in North Carolina
BFA, BA, MFA, Minor & Community College Directory
13 college dance programs in North Carolina across 5 institution types. BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and AA transfer pathways. Free to browse. Updated weekly.
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BFA
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Cities
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Conservatory
Featured programs in North Carolina
All North Carolina programs by institution type
Research University
7 programsDuke University
Durham
BAMFAMinorDetailsUniversity of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro NASD
BFABAMFADetailsAppalachian State University
Boone NASD
BADetailsEast Carolina University
Greenville
BFADetailsNorth Carolina Central University
DurhamHBCU
BADetailsNorth Carolina State University
Raleigh
MinorDetailsUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte NASD
BADetails
Private University
2 programsLiberal Arts
2 programsCommunity College
1 programConservatory
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Frequently asked questions
- How many college dance programs are in North Carolina?
- We track 13 college and university dance programs in North Carolina — 4 offer BFA degrees, 2 offer MFA, across 9 cities.
- Which North Carolina dance programs are NASD-accredited?
- 3 North Carolina programs in our directory are NASD-accredited, including University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. NASD accreditation is the national standard for dance-degree programs.
- Does North Carolina have any dance conservatories?
- Yes — University of North Carolina School of the Arts. 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 North Carolina BFA program?
- Yes — most 4-year BFA and BA dance programs in North Carolina 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.