1. University of Maryland Baltimore County
  2. Program
  3. Bachelors
  4. BA in Dance

BA in Dance

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Maryland Baltimore County

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree program prepares future dancers, choreographers, educators and scholars, through a core curriculum that includes traditional and experimental techniques, creative exploration, historical and aesthetic context, technology, and production skills. Students may pursue elective study in a number of disciplines and related subject matter. The department offers a variety of approaches to performance and choreography and gives students opportunities to experience them through participation in faculty research, and through the Artist-in-Residence program, which brings nationally and internationally recognized dance artists of significance, to UMBC for a full semester each year. Students have the opportunity to work intensively with these artists and to learn about different methods of choreography and new techniques.

Program Key Stats

$27334 (Annual cost)



57 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
32
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1278
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

A completed UMBC Undergraduate Admissions Application, An official or attested copy of your current high school transcript/academic record including an English translation, Official results of completion of state/national secondary school examinations, Test scores: ACT, SAT, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (Internet Based) 80, A photocopy of your passport, A letter of support, A bank statement.

Career Options

  • Dance teacher
  • Choreographer
  • Work in arts administration for a dance company or theater
  • Become a yoga or Pilates instructor
  • Marketing for dancers
  • Become a dance photographer or videographer
  • Costume or clothing designer

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