Mission/Objectives
BFA Mission
The primary mission of the BFA degree program in Dance is the professional preparation of performers, choreographers, and teachers. The degree program offers students a breadth of understanding in the discipline, the opportunity to excel in a variety of contexts, and equips students with skills for contributing to the art form.
BFA Objectives
The student will be able to:
- dance with substantial physical, technical and performative skills
- utilize knowledge of anatomical and somatic approaches in theory and practice
- engage in creative processes, conduct choreographic inquiries, collaborate across domains, and produce a dance work for a performance event
- teach a well-structured movement class with an understanding of pedagogical principles
- employ diverse modes of thinking, both verbally and in writing, to communicate ideas relating to dance
- understand basic technology and its application to dance making, teaching, research, and the creation of promotional materials
- engage in critical self-reflection and move into the world with curiosity, self-motivation, and entrepreneurial spirit
