Ballet BFA

Program Description

The University of Utah’s School of Dance, consistently recognized as one of the top programs in the country and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), offers a BFA in Ballet for advanced ballet students interested in a career in ballet or related dance fields. Admission is competitive and by audition only. Qualified students are dancing at an advanced, pre-professional level. The comprehensive curriculum, which may include a certificate in Studio Teaching, prepares graduates for the opportunities and challenges of the profession. Coursework includes ballet techniques (including pointe, allegro, and partnering), choreography, dance teaching, dance history, music, kinesiology, and career preparation. Additionally, the School of Dance offers a robust guest artist program ensuring engagement with the profession and provides extensive performance and choreography opportunities.

Audition Information https://www.dance.utah.edu/audition

Learn more about the BFA in Ballet: https://www.dance.utah.edu/undergraduate#BalletBFA

Learn more about the certificate in Ballet Studio Teaching: https://www.dance.utah.edu/undergraduate#BalletStudioTeaching

Learn more about the School of Dance: https://www.dance.utah.edu/

The Student Experience

In addition to coursework, students are also provided with an abundance of performance and choreographic opportunities, chances to engage with professionals through our robust guest artist program and master class series. Outside the classroom, take part in the ArtsForce program to network and take advantage of career preparation events and workshops.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Ballet BFA program are prepared for a variety of careers in the arts and beyond. Alumni are successfully working across the globe in as artists, creatives, and performers in a range of exciting career trajectories including performers, choreographers, artistic directors, teachers, dance therapists, administrators, event planners and more. See where our alumni are working here.

More Info

• School of Dance
• College of Fine Arts
• Department Advising
• College of Fine Arts Career Coaching

Catalog

• Ballet BFA

Exploratory Classes

• BALLE 1140 - Ballet I for Non-Majors