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Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
As a liberal arts degree the Bachelor of Arts (BA) emphasizes a rigorous studio curriculum in conjunction with multiple academic disciplines giving the student a depth of knowledge in dance that is connected to other humanistic endeavors. Students meet the degree requirements through course work, concert productions, and independent projects. The degree encompasses technical and creative practice, body sciences, theoretical studies in dance and other areas of inquiry. All students enter the dance program as BA candidates and may apply for selection to the BFA program during their sophomore year.
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) requires further immersion in choreography, performance, and technique. The criteria for acceptance include outstanding commitment, academic capability, advanced technical level, exceptional creativity, and professional promise. Students may apply for admission to the BFA program after they have achieved a Majors II technique level and received an A- or higher.
Minor in Dance
The minor in dance requires 15 semester hours of credit in the University of Iowa department of dance courses, including at least 12 semester hours earned in courses numbered 137:100 and above. Students must maintain a g.p.a of 2.00 or higher in the minor. Students contemplating a minor in dance must attend a placement audition. Auditions are offered twice each semester.
