Undergraduate Degrees
Undergraduate Degrees
The University of Utah School of Dance offers undergraduate students three distinct BFA major degrees, one specialized certificate, and one focused Minor degree. With such a wide range of dance specialties and pathways to explore, there is a dance program well suited to your interests and goals at the University of Utah.
First Year Experience
What you can expect as a first year BFA student in the School of Dance:
Cohort Model
School of Dance BFA students share required majors’ classes with their cohort, instilling a sense of community as each group progresses through the curriculum together.
Freshman Seminar Course
School of Dance BFA students enroll in a Freshman Seminar course during their first Fall semester. This course is designed to prepare students for life as a dance major. (See DANC 1710.)
Performance Opportunities
Although not required, all first-year students are welcome to audition for a range of performance opportunities, including seven fully produced concerts and various student-led projects.
Engagement with Faculty
Each first-year student works with faculty on goal-setting exercises focusing on personal growth in dance techniques courses, including meeting with faculty for mid-term and end-of-semester consultations.
Student Organizations
The School of Dance sponsors several student organizations, and first-year students may choose to engage as they choose. There is also a Student Advisory Committee (SAC) with representatives from each cohort of students. Within the first few weeks of the Fall semester, the first-year cohorts elect representatives from the group to serve on the SAC.
Communication
The School of Dance has a Canvas page for communication purposes. Weekly announcements and a range of messaging relevant for dance majors is posted on this platform. Once incoming students commit to being a dance major at the U, they are added to this page and may message current and other incoming students. The School of Dance also hosts town hall meetings at the top of each semester for information sharing and offers an open student feedback mechanism on the website.
Proactive Academic Advising
All BFA students receive academic advising from the College of Fine Arts Academic Advisors. The CFA Academic Advisors partner with the School of Dance and join targeted class meetings to ensure students receive accurate, relevant, and timely advising. During the Freshman Seminar Course, first-year students meet with the CFA academic advisors to complete their first-term MAP advising requirement.
Double Majoring
One of the many things that makes the University of Utah School of Dance unique is that alongside a Ballet, Contemporary Dance, or Dance Teaching BFA major, it is possible to do a second major. From Business and Kinesiology to Education and English, our students are capable of anything they set their minds to; all it takes is a little bit of extra planning and organization to achieve all of your academic dreams at the U!
During Academic Year 2025-26, approximately 46% of students in the School of Dance are pursuing a second major, and approximately 22% of students are pursuing an honors degree through the Honors College. The best way to learn more about pursuing a second major is to reach out to the school or department you would like to be a part of to learn more about their course requirements, and if applicable, additional applications.
Prospective students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor to explore the possibilities of double majoring.