Modern DanceProgram 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 Modern Dance (Contemporary Dance) for students interested in pursuing their passion for creative expression. The comprehensive curriculum integrates the rigors of intellectual exploration, technical discipline, and creative investigation to prepare dancers for the opportunities and challenges of the profession. Coursework includes dance techniques, choreography, dance teaching, dance history, music, kinesiology, and career preparation. The degree culminates with a choreographic senior thesis project. Additionally, the School of Dance offers a robust guest artist program ensuring engagement with the profession and provides extensive performance and choreography opportunities.
The School of Dance also offers a Minor in Modern Dance.
Learn more about the minor here: https://www.dance.utah.edu/undergraduate#ModernDanceMinor
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 Modern Dance BFA program are prepared for a variety of careers in the arts and beyond. 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.
Audition Information https://www.dance.utah.edu/audition
Learn more about the BFA in Modern Dance (Contemporary Dance): https://www.dance.utah.edu/undergraduate#ModernDanceBFA
Learn more about the School of Dance: https://www.dance.utah.edu/
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