B.f.A. in Dance

The dance program at Texas Tech University provides its students with a rigorous yet accessible curriculum, opportunities for engagement with dance in a variety of contexts, and a supportive, student-centered learning environment. By integrating the practical and the theoretical, the program serves as a vital force in the cultural and intellectual life of our society. The program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).

The BFA in Dance prepares students to become independent creative artists by providing the skills, tools, and practice necessary to pursue a career in professional dance. Our faculty provide rigorous technical training in which students take artistic risks, expand skills, think critically, and pursue an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach as dancers, choreographers, directors, performers, writers, and/or teachers. If your goal is to prepare for creative work at the professional level – as a performer, choreographer or other role – the BFA degree may be right for you. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance requires 123 credit hours.