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Dance (BA)

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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What is Dance (BA)?

The Bachelor of Arts in Dance is a flexible degree that empowers students to pursue dance as well as other academic interests. You’ll study three core areas of dance:

  • Physical practice
  • Creative process
  • Dance theory

In addition, you’ll select at least one other key area of interest. Examples include art and design, business, environment, film, and theatre. This area of interest can even be pursued as a minor or second major. 

You’ll be encouraged to dance and perform as much or as little as you want. During your final year, you’ll work with a dance faculty member to create a senior thesis project combining dance and your other area of interest. You must pass an audition for acceptance into this program.

Career Options

  • Arts administration
  • Choreography
  • Dance performance
  • Marketing
  • Teaching
  • Television

Post-Graduation Success1

76% employed or continuing education

38% employed after graduation

38% attending graduate school

$44,281 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: AmeriCorps (1), DeVry University (1), Jubilee School (1) View All

Sample grad school destinations: Naropa University, Rush University, College of Dupage View All

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

  • Strong talent review (audition or portfolio)

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

Years to degree: N/A

First-Year retention rate: N/A

61% four-year graduation rate

83% six-year graduation rate

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,620
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $38,558

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $34,972
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $59,250

International

  • Tuition: $35,966
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $60,244
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