Overview

The BFA Dance program at Johns Hopkins University is committed to expanding the role and relevance of dance in both traditional and non-traditional contexts, creating success in a myriad of fields.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this program, students will be able to:

Synthesize proficiency of studio instruction and feedback into a performative and conceptual understanding of dance practice.
Develop an evolving inquiry of complex dance ideas and concepts.
Cultivate a practice with methodologies informed by current models of movement education and somatic tools that promote health and wellness.
Support the development of practitioners of decolonized approaches to inspire plurality of individuals and communities.
Understand and argue for a role for dance and movement beyond the traditional boundaries of performance and into advocacy to foster leadership as a citizen artist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Thinking and Writing

Choreography

Improv/Authentic Movement

Writing and Research Methods

Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, 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

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General requirements

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Teacher Preference
Test scores

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

64730 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64730 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

64730 USD / year

≈ 64730 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

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Overview

Learning outcomes:

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baltimore

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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