Lindenwood University
Dance (Performing Arts Department) · College of Arts and Humanities
Saint Charles, MOBA · BFA
Private University
Dance College Programs
271 programs
Long Island University
B.F.A. in Dance Studies · School of Performing Arts
Brookville, NYBFA
Private University
Loyola University Chicago
Dance Program, Department of Fine and Performing Arts · College of Arts and Sciences
Chicago, ILBA · Minor
Religious-Affiliated
Madonna University
Dance Program · Department of Art, Music, and Dance
Livonia, MIBA · Minor
Religious-Affiliated
Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance
Martha Graham School · Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance
New York, NYAA · Certificate
Specialty SchoolNASD
Mercyhurst University
Department of Dance · School of Arts
Erie, PABFA · BA · Minor
Religious-AffiliatedNASD
Meredith College
Dance & Theatre Department · School of Arts & Humanities
Raleigh, NCBA · Minor · Certificate
Liberal Arts
Messiah University
Dance · School of Arts, Culture and Society
Mechanicsburg, PABA · Minor
Religious-Affiliated
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Dance Major, B.A. · Department of Theatre and Dance
Denver, COBA · Minor
Research University
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Dance · College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Mankato, MNBFA · BA · MFA · Minor
Research University
Loyola Marymount University
Department of Dance · College of Communication and Fine Arts
Los Angeles, CABA
Religious-AffiliatedNASD
Manhattanville University
Commercial Dance Program · School of Arts and Sciences
Purchase, NYBFA · Minor
Private University
Middle Tennessee State University
Department of Theatre and Dance · College of Liberal Arts
Murfreesboro, TNBA
Research UniversityNASD
Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy
Pre-Professional Ballet Training · Milwaukee Ballet
Milwaukee, WICertificate
ConservatoryNASD
Montclair State University
Department of Theatre and Dance · College of the Arts
Montclair, NJBA · BFA · MFA
Research UniversityNASD
About this directory
271+ BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and community college dance programs across 45 US states. Filter by state, institution type, degree track, and styles taught. Free to browse. 91 programs are NASD-accredited.
271
Programs
91
NASD accredited
45
US states
110
BFA programs
Frequently asked questions
- How many college dance programs are in this directory?
- DanceFinder currently lists 271 US college dance programs across 45 states, covering BFA, BA, MFA, minor, and community college transfer pathways.
- What is NASD accreditation and how many programs have it?
- NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) is the primary accrediting body for US dance degree programs. 91 of the programs in this directory are NASD-accredited.
- Can I filter college dance programs by degree type?
- Yes. Filter by BFA, BA, MFA, MA, dance minor, or AA transfer degree. You can also filter by state, institution type (research university, liberal arts, conservatory, community college), NASD accreditation, HBCU status, and dance style.
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- Yes. The directory includes AA-transfer community college dance programs alongside 4-year BFA/BA and graduate MFA/MA programs. Community college programs are especially strong in California and Florida.
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