A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BFA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 50.0512
- Total credits (published)
- 72
- Catalog edition
- Catalog 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- Description
- Musical Theatre, BFA (New York) Theatre Design, Technology, and Stage Management, BFA (New York) Theatre, BS (Boston) American Sign Language and Theatre, BS (Boston) Computer Science and Theatre, BS (Boston) Design and Theatre, BS (Boston) Media and Screen Studies and Theatre, BS (Boston) Performance and Extended Realities, BS (Boston) Psychology and Theatre, BS (Boston) Dance, Minor Global Fashion Studies, Minor Improvisation and Storytelling, Minor Performing Arts Administration, Minor Playwriting, Minor Theatre, Minor Theatre, Performance, and Social Change, Minor Theatrical Design, Minor Interdisciplinary Programs Accelerated Bachelor/Graduate Degree Programs D'Amore-McKim School of Business Khoury College of Computer Sciences College of Engineering Bouvé College of Health Sciences College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities Mills College at Northeastern College of Professional Studies Undergraduate Graduate Course Descriptions Catalog Archives Student Handbook Print Options // Overview Program Requirements The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance is designed to cultivate highly skilled and versatile dancers who are prepared to excel in both performance and choreographic arenas. This rigorous program emphasizes artistic development, technical mastery, and creative innovation, providing students with a comprehensive education that bridges classical techniques with contemporary practices. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, with numerous performance opportunities and collaborations with experienced faculty and industry professionals. The BFA program in dance caters to aspiring professional dancers who are committed to pursuing a career in the performing arts. The program is ideal for individuals who are passionate about dance and seek to push the boundaries of their artistic expression while gaining practical skills applicable to a variety of professional settings. Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements. Universitywide Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the Universitywide Requirements . NUpath Requirements All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements . New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements All undergraduate students enrolled in programs at the New York campus are required to fulfill New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences requirements .
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_3ab3461c
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Major Required Courses
major core · 0 items
Ballet
6 items
- Complete 8 semester hours from the following, according to placement.Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Jazz
4 items
- Complete 4 semester hours from the following, according to placement.Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Modern Dance
4 items
- Complete 8 semester hours from the following, according to placement.Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
Tap
3 items
- Complete 2 semester hours from the following, according to placement.Not resolved to a course2
- 2
- 2
Additional Requirements
27 items
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- Complete 16 semester hours of additional studio courses from the list below, not used to fulfill other requirements of this major or of the student’s concentration:Not resolved to a course16
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 2
- 4
- 4
Restricted Electives
electives · 3 items
- Complete 3-4 semester hours of each of the following (registration should be planned for terms other than the term of registration for DANC 1200):Not resolved to a course7
- 1
- 1
General Electives/NUpath
electives · 0 items
Complete any remaining semester hours after major to fulfill NUpath courses and to reach the minimum semester-hour program requirement.
major core · 0 items
Ballet Concentration
concentration · 1 item
- With the assistance of an advisor, complete three additional DANC or THTR courses, two of which must be placement or studio courses in the area of the concentration.Not resolved to a course12
Choreography Concentration
Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · concentration · 5 items
- 4
- 4
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- THTR 3170Design for Directors and ChoreographersNot resolved to a course
Jazz Concentration
concentration · 1 item
- With the assistance of an advisor, complete three additional DANC or THTR courses, two of which must be placement or studio courses in the area of the concentration.Not resolved to a course12
Modern Concentration
concentration · 1 item
- With the assistance of an advisor, complete three additional DANC or THTR courses, two of which must be placement or studio courses in the area of the concentration.Not resolved to a course12
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