Overview

The Dance major from Barnard College Columbia University builds upon studio courses, the Department's productions at Miller Theater, New York Live Arts and other venues, as well as a rich array of dance studies courses, allowing students' creative work to develop in dialogue with critical inquiry into the history, culture, theory and forms of western and non-western performance, typically enhanced by study in other disciplines.

Mission Statement

The Barnard College Department of Dance, located in a world dance capital, offers an interdisciplinary program that integrates the study of dance within a liberal arts setting of intellectual and creative exploration.
The major builds upon studio courses, the Department's productions at Miller Theater, New York Live Arts and other venues, as well as a rich array of dance studies courses, allowing students' creative work to develop in dialogue with critical inquiry into the history, culture, theory and forms of western and non-western performance, typically enhanced by study in other disciplines.
Students work with accomplished artists whose work enriches contemporary American dance; they also study with outstanding research scholars. Making, thinking about, and writing about art are an essential part of the liberal arts education.
For this reason the Department of Dance offers technique courses for students of all levels of expertise, while opening its other courses to majors and non-majors alike, who may also audition for its productions. The Department partners with cultural institutions in New York City to connect students with the professional world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomechanics for the Dancer
Ensemble Dance Repertory
Tap Ensemble
Movement Analysis
Dance Composition: Form
World Dance History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

105

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York 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

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135

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105

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application: Each application will include personal information such as the school you attend, your extracurricular activities, and your senior year class schedule
Barnard Writing Supplement
$75 non-refundable application fee or fee waiver request
SAT or ACT scores
High school counselor letter of recommendation
Two teacher letters of recommendation
Students must request that their high school and/or college send an official transcript or exam results via e-docs or mail.
Barnard requires students to display English proficiency. Students may be required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Duolingo English Test.
The most competitive candidates for admission generally receive a score of 7.5 or higher on the IELTS, a TOEFL score of 105 or higher, or a 135 or higher on the Duolingo English Test.

Tuition Fees

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70644 USD / year

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70644 USD / year

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In-State

70644 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Mission Statement

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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New York City

Funding

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