Cornish College of the Arts, located in Seattle, Washington is a fully accredited arts school that offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance. The dance program at the school emphasizes "creative self-expression" over "imitation," and offers small classes, teachers who continue to dance professionally and opportunities to participate in the local performance arts community of the city of Seattle. The school, which was founded in 1914, also lists several important dance alumni, including the avant-garde dance choreographer Merce Cunningham and modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. There are also numerous artists-in-residence.
Situated in the Ocean State of Rhode Island, and with pristine views of Mt. Hope Bay, is Roger Williams University. This liberal arts school offers dance as one of its many majors, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in dance/performance. Because it is a liberal arts school, students can also choose to major in a second field of study, from the arts to sciences to business. Dance is also offered as a minor. The dance program at the school includes a range of courses and studies, from ethnic dance to classic ballet, and from the study of kinesiology to dance history. The university also has a dance company, called The Dance Theatre.
Located on South Broad Street, right in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The University of the Arts, one of the oldest colleges dedicated to the arts in America. At the university's School of Dance, students can choose from several dance degrees, including a BFA in Ballet, a BFA in Dance Education, a BFA in Jazz Dance and a BFA in Modern Dance. A Dance Certificate is also offered. The college is known for its spacious dance facilities and is located next to several important cultural centers of the city of Philadelphia, giving students unparalleled access to the professional world of the performance arts.
Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, is the perfect college for dance majors looking to combine faith and scholarship. It is a private Christian university and offers a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education program, designed to help students become instructors of dance through the school's College of Fine Arts and Production. The dance program is regionally accredited, and the college regularly offers its University Dance Series, in which students can participate in the performance and choreographing of dance programs.
American University, a private liberal arts school with a Methodist affiliation that is located in the heart of Washington, D.C., offers a minor dance degree program. The program is part of a broader liberal arts education and can be combined with similar disciplines such as arts management, musical theater and audio technology. Auditions are not required for participation in the program, and students enrolled in dance courses are eligible to perform at the Informal Dance Showcase or the Spring Dance Concert, which are staged to showcase the skills of the students. Completion of the program requires only 22 credit hours.