Overview

Are you driven to continue to create and to express yourself through the art of dance? Join kindred spirits in the University of Arizona's dance program, rated among the top five in the country.

The program's triple-track design means students can study ballet, modern and jazz with equal emphasis. Students approach the study of dance as an art form and also as a means to understand society, history, the human body and other areas of scholarly endeavor.

The core curriculum includes history, research in world dance, biomechanics, improvisation, choreography, music, musical theatre vocal training, production, and career planning. Majors may choose to emphasize ballet, modern or jazz dance in their technical classes and in performance, or maintain a broad, diverse approach. The Dance program is offered at The University of Arizona.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to perform at a professional level in diverse styles of dance including ballet, jazz and/or modern dance.
Students will be able to articulate a personal aesthetic through courses in improvisation and choreography.
Students will be able to recognize and explain the multi-layered relationships between music and dance.
Students will be able to comprehend and experience the anatomical function of the dancer's body through course work in biomechanics, dance injury prevention and Pilates.
Students will be able to understand and develop scholarly research techniques and be familiar with the written and verbal skills necessary and appropriate for the field.
Students will be able to develop a global perspective about dance history and diverse forms of dance.
Students will be able to understand a variety of dance production values which enhance performance.
Students will be able to demonstrate citizenship skills which lead to continued service to the community and the field of dance through a variety of philanthropic activities at the local, regional and national levels.

Career

Dance performance

Choreography

Education

Film and television

Theater

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Basic Choreography

Ballet Technique

Biomechanics for Dancers

Dance Injury Prevention

Basic Choreography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Assured Admission for Residents & Non-Residents:

Rank in the top 25% of your graduating class, OR

Have a 3.0 unweighted GPA through your sixth semester in the core competency requirements

The University of Arizona admissions team welcomes students who don’t meet assured admission requirements and who will bring unique life experiences and personal achievements to our campus community.

There are a few things the admissions team takes into consideration for admission, such as:

Class rank
Strength of curriculum
Performance in curriculum
Grade point average in required core coursework

Optional materials (SAT/ACT scores, resumé, and personal statement)

Extracurricular Factors:

Leadership, service, work experience and extracurricular activities
Personal characteristics, attributes, and talents

The ability to benefit from and contribute to a diverse and challenging learning environment
Personal Statement: optional

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

43100 USD / year

≈ 43100 USD / year
Out-of-State

43100 USD / year

≈ 43100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13900 USD / year

≈ 13900 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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