Overview

Throughout the Fine Arts in Dance BFA course from the Adelphi University you can perform in a dance company, or on Broadway, or do commercial work. Your dance major can help you pursue a number of different careers including dance therapy, arts management or teaching dance in schools or at a private studio.

Why Major in Dance at Adelphi in Garden City?

Be part of a highly-ranked dance program — one of the top 10 in New York state, making Adelphi one of the best universities in ballet and contemporary dance.
Receive personal attention in small classes taught by our world-class faculty.
Perform in productions and student workshops under the guidance of our expert faculty and guest choreographers.
Take advantage of our proximity to New York City by attending performances of renowned companies and work in dance-related internships.

What Can You do With a Dance Degree?

Our BFA in dance can help you perform with a touring dance company, on Broadway in numerous productions or pursue work on the big screen. You can perform in a dance company or on Broadway or do commercial work. You can pursue a career in dance therapy, arts management or in teaching dance in schools or at a private studio. Or you can choreograph dances on stage and in communities.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ballet

Modern Dance

Dance Improvisation

Dance Theory And Composition

Dance History and Criticism

Music Rhythmic Training For Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Garden City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed undergraduate application for admission.

A nonrefundable application fee of $40.

A personal statement or essay.

Official high school transcripts.

One or more letters of recommendation.

An admissions interview can be scheduled with Admissions upon request.

Résumé strongly recommended for all students.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.
National

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

47270 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47270 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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