Overview

The Dance BA program offered at San Francisco State University offers emphasis area courses in dance, music, and related fields which should be chosen according to career goals in consultation with an advisor. New majors and minors must take the placement audition on the advising day at the beginning of each semester and/or designated days during each semester.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Dance BA program offered at San Francisco State University the student will be able to demonstrate:

competence at working conceptually and thinking critically about dance technique, performance, and choreography to include aesthetic properties of style and ideas shaped by artistic and cultural contexts.
foundational knowledge in theatrical, social, and vernacular dance technique, choreography, and production—including intermediate to advanced competence in one or more areas of technique, performance, or choreography.
foundational knowledge of dance theory and the application of research methodologies for undertaking original research on and writing about dance topics.
foundational knowledge of the body and kinesiology as applicable to work in dance.
competence in teaching—including one or more areas of intermediate level dance technique, creative process, or other dance topics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Dance Technique
Dance Composition: Choreography
Dance Organizational Strategies and Field Topics
Issues in Dance Medicine
Alignment/Pilates
Dance Aesthetics: Cultural/Historical Perspectives
Historical Survey of Dance in the Western World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete and submit the CSU Application
Students will be required to submit official, original or certified/attested copies of all original academic documents in the original language of issue
Applicants who are presently attending a college or university in the United States must, in addition to their international records, submit official transcripts of all work completed and in progress
Applicants must be qualified to enter a university in their home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school
All applicants for admission to the University must pay a $55.00 application fee
English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Out-of-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8256 USD / year

≈ 8256 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-State and International students must pay $444.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 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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Program Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

San Francisco

Funding

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