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Join a dynamic community of artists and performers with a passion for dance. Through exceptional training, community engagement and many opportunities to grow as a performer and choreographer, our program truly supports your career in dance.

Our rigorous and diverse curriculum combines technical training with artistic exploration. Our accomplished faculty bring years of professional experience to the classroom. And they are more than seasoned artists: They are active researchers shaping the future of dance and bringing you along for the journey. Plus, our location in the vibrant city of Milwaukee and not far from Chicago provides countless opportunities for performance and collaboration with local and national artists.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance prepares you to perform and create original dance choreography for theatrical productions. You鈥檒l complete rigorous technical and creative curriculum in traditional and contemporary dance forms, as well as coursework in body/mind practices, pedagogy, culture, theory and history. Our integrated program prepares you to become critical thinkers, leaders and expressive dance artists.

Special workshops and residencies are also scheduled throughout the academic year to provide opportunities for you to train with well-known guest artists and choreographers. Included in these residencies are performances and technique and repertory classes. Recent guest artists have included D. Sabela Grimes, Melanie George, Kia Smith, Parijat Desai, Alfonso Cervera, Aysha Upchurch, and Joe Goode.

Honors in the Major

Honors in the Major is granted to students who have earned a GPA of 3.500 or greater in the major and the academic department's recommendation.