University of Central Oklahoma
Department of Dance · College of Fine Arts and Design
Edmond, OK
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About the Program
The UCO Department of Dance prepares students for professional careers in dance and dance education by helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to compete and contribute as emerging artists, creative scholars, and leaders in the arts. Whether students aspire to perform on stage, teach in the classroom, or contribute to the dance community, the program balances technical training with creative exploration and offers both undergraduate degree programs and minors.
Degrees Offered
B.F.A. in Dance
Undergraduate Minor in Dance
BA in Arts Administration
BA in Education (Dance Education)
Concentrations
Coursework
Foundational courses include Modern/Ballet/Jazz Technique and Theory, Choreography and Dance Composition, Laban Movement Analysis and Applied Anatomy, History and Philosophy of Dance, Production and Performance.
Facilities
Mitchell Education Center (MEC, 17,000 sq-ft addition opened 2017) houses the Dance Studio, rehearsal halls, black box studio, costume shop, dressing rooms, and faculty offices. Mitchell Hall Theatre (opened 1926) is the primary performance venue within the College of Fine Arts and Design.
Performance Opportunities
Two resident dance companies: Kaleidoscope Dance Company and KD2.
Rankings & Alumni
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member — Initial Accreditation 9/1/2025 (newly accredited); most recent comprehensive review 2024; next scheduled review 2030-2031.
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni include Brandi Kelley (BFA in Dance, M.Ed. Secondary Education) — Top Nine Teacher of the Year 2024 by Oklahoma City Public Schools; Brandon Fink (BFA in Dance) — performed with and choreographed for top dance companies.
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