1. University of Hawaii Manoa
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  3. Bachelors
  4. BA and BFA Dance

BA and BFA Dance

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Hawaii Manoa

Program Overview

Theatre includes the study of dramatic literature and theory; acting and directing; stage, costume, and lighting design; stagecraft; playwriting; Asian theatre, Hawaiian theatre, and TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences); and performance studies. Imaginative and creative individuals interested in the disciplined, practical application of classroom theory are suitable candidates as theatre majors. Teaching and professional stage, film, and television work are typical professions of theatre majors, but the analytical and practical skills, discipline and self-confidence, creativity, problem solving, and ability to work toward common production goals are applicable to a wide variety of industries and professions.

Program Key Stats

$33786 (Annual cost)



72.8 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
85

1100
7
100

Additional Information & Requirements

Official High School Transcripts, Average GPA 3.50, Typical SAT scores-Critical reading-510, Math-510, Writing-510, ACT-English-22, Math-22, Composite-22, Writing-22, TOEFL: IBT-100, PBT-600, IELTS-7.0

Career Options

  • Dance graduates have found professional performing
  • teaching
  • choreographic
  • and administrative positions in such diverse companies/organizations as River North Chicago Dance Company
  • Orlando Ballet
  • Texas Ballet Theatre
  • Houston Ballet
  • Boston Ballet
  • Atlanta Ballet
  • Paul Taylor Dance Co
  • Bill T
  • Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company
  • Pilobolus
  • The Martha Graham Co
  • Mark Morris Dance Company
  • Pentacle
  • Dance Theater Workshop
  • and American Dance Festival
  • Others have established schools and companies
  • or teach in universities around the world
  • Graduates are also working as artistic directors of their own companies
  • and some are creating dances as freelance choreographers
  • Many have gone to graduate school or certification training
  • and are working in areas such as Pilates
  • dance therapy
  • yoga
  • dance lighting
  • dance photography
  • dance writing
  • dance education
  • nutrition
  • physical therapy
  • medicine
  • arts administration
  • and more

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