Overview

At the Dance Performance programme offered by Chapman University you'll enjoy all the benefits of a liberal arts university while pursuing balanced training in multiple techniques, as well as the creative process of choreography and the fundamentals of dance theory, history, science and pedagogy.

Key facts

Earning a BFA in Dance Performance from Chapman prepares you for a successful career as a dancer and/or choreographer. In the program you’ll:

Learn choreography and choreograph full concerts and dance productions

Refine your technique and hone your creative process

Receive training in modern, jazz and ballet technique (we’re one of the few universities that offer comprehensive training in all three)

Build a thorough understanding of dance theory, history, science, and pedagogy

Collaborate with other students and industry professionals

Careers

A dance degree will prepare you to succeed in:

Dance companies

University dance departments

Professional performing arts organizations

Dance studios

Public schools

Talent agencies

Community centers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Somatics: An Exploration of the Mind and Body Experience

Dance Improvisation

Music for Dancers

Dance in World Cultures

Movement Anatomy and Exercise Physiology

Dance Kinesiology and Injury Prevention

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, 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.

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General requirements

International applicants must provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities attended. Applicants should:

Have all academic records sent directly from their schools (whenever possible).

Submit all academic records in the native language, accompanied by a certified English translation (if the native language is not English).

Send external examination results or predicted results. Examples: predicted IB results, Indian board exam results, GCSE/IGCSE results, predicted A-levels, Australian ATAR, etc.

Submit any additional documents as requested by the Office of Admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33745 USD / year

≈ 33745 USD / year
Out-of-State

33745 USD / year

≈ 33745 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33745 USD / year

≈ 33745 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Key facts

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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