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A Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in dance will give you a well-rounded dance education with a professional foundation in contemporary dance with additional electives in hip hop, ballet, jazz, tap, somatics and musical theatre dance. You will also spend two years learning choreographic and creative processes. You’ll train like a professional and gain real-world experience in on-campus productions and concerts and throughout Kansas and the region – preparing you for a successful performance or choreography-focused career.

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Admission to the program

To be considered for program acceptance into the School of Performing Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. Once you're admitted to WSU, you'll need to schedule an audition / interview through the School of Performing Arts.

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Admission requirements

Inside the Program

WSU dance student performs in Wiedemann Hall

Student performance takes a collaborative approach

Students pursuing a degree in dance have the opportunity to work alongside fellow fine arts students to express their creativity.

In a gala concert, students from all three fine arts schools performed together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wiedemann Hall and the Marcussen Organ.

Alongside ceramics and music students, six dancers performed "Trois Danses: Joies, Deuils and Luttes."

Curriculum

As a BFA dance major, you'll take 85 credit hours within the dance program, including courses in acting, dance technique, academics, theory, choreography and performance. You'll also choose from a number of dance electives based on your interests and career goals.

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Careers

From local productions to Broadway, a degree in dance from Wichita State's College of Fine Arts equips students with the skills, connections and confidence for careers as performers, choreographers and educators.

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