The Hartt School
Dance Division · University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
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About the Program
The Hartt School is the University of Hartford's performing arts conservatory. As of July 2026, the Dance Division offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance and a Minor in Dance. The BFA in Ballet Pedagogy emphasis is being phased out — no new applications are being accepted for that track. Hartt is one of the founding members of NASD (initial accreditation 1982) and also operates The Hartt School Community Division, offering non-degree community-education dance programs.
Degrees Offered
BFA in Dance (Ballet Pedagogy)
- •Ballet Pedagogy
BFA in Dance (Performance)
- •Performance
Concentrations
Coursework
BFA in Dance Performance is the currently enrolling degree track. The BFA in Ballet Pedagogy emphasis is being phased out — no new applications accepted as of July 2026. A Minor in Dance is available to all University of Hartford students. The Hartt School Community Division operates separately as a community-education arm alongside the degree programs.
Notable Faculty
- Stephen Pier (Director, Dance Division; former Juilliard faculty 1996-2010; former ballet master Royal Danish Ballet)
Facilities
Dance programs are housed at the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center in Hartford, CT, which includes multiple dance studios and performance venues shared by the degree Division and the Hartt School Community Division.
Rankings & Alumni
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member since 9/1/1982 (Charter Member class) (as of July 2026).
Want to Learn More?
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