Valdosta State University
BFA Dance · College of the Arts, Department of Communication Arts
Valdosta, GA
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About the Program
The B.F.A. with a major in Dance at Valdosta State University prepares students for a broad range of opportunities including performance, choreography, teaching, arts administration, and dance/movement therapy. The program emphasizes developing collaboration, working to deadlines, self-discipline, patience, perseverance, analytical skills, and critical thinking. Housed in the Department of Communication Arts within the College of the Arts, the BFA is a 120-hour degree; admission requires an audition. A Dance Minor is also offered.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Major in Dance
Dance Minor
Coursework
Technique offerings include Ballet I-IV, Contemporary Dance I-IV, Jazz Dance I-III, Tap Dance, Aerial Dance Arts, Social Dance, Dance for Camera, and Dance Improvisation. Minimum 2.0 GPA required to remain in the major.
Notable Faculty
- Sarah Wildes Arnett
- Melissa Pihos
- Carol Gonsalves Bertho
- Blair Andersen
Facilities
Dance program is housed in the Fine Arts Building on the VSU campus.
Performance Opportunities
Students perform in VSU Dance productions and seasonal concerts (e.g., spring and fall dance works), including an annual concert season presented through the department box office.
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