Commercial Dance, BFA
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New York City
Bi-Coastal Dance Training
Studying commercial dance in the 桃瘾社区 School of Performing Arts, you鈥檒l be a part of one of the few dance programs in the country that truly opens doors to the industry. Students not only train in ballet, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, modern, tap, contemporary, aerial arts, and other dance styles, but also take acting, vocal music, and other electives to broaden your experience and marketability as a dancer.
Individualized Dancer Training
- Focus on dance styles and techniques relevant to you as an individual performer.
- Develop impactful mentorship and job opportunities through meaningful exposure to the 鈥済atekeepers鈥 in the entertainment industry.
- Choose from one of three concentrations: performance, choreography, or pedagogy.
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Our curriculum is designed to bridge the gap from classical dance technique to the professional world of commercial dance.
Add Opportunities and Experiences
Access to current industry professionals is a cornerstone of the Commercial Dance, BFA program. As a student, you鈥檒l have multiple performance opportunities in student-driven shows as well as mainstage productions. Mainstage productions feature faculty and guest artist works, everything from鈥痭ew world premieres to鈥痭oted repertory from major contemporary companies.鈥 Past companies include Paul Taylor (Company B),鈥疛ose Limon (Psalm), and residencies with Jessica Lang Dance, 10 Hairy Legs, and others.鈥疉dditionally, numerous guest artists have鈥痗reated pieces in all genres of dance鈥痜or鈥痶he annual productions, 顿补苍肠别鈥痵笔补肠别 (Fall) and Dance Out Loud (Spring). They include: Andy Blankenbuehler, Mandy Moore, Josh Bergasse, Jason Samuels Smith, Al Blackstone, Anthony Morigerato, Bo Park, Chloe Arnold, and Ephrat Asherie.
鈥淥ur BFA in Commercial Dance major is a comprehensive, all-genre-inclusive program preparing you for success in the entertainment industry in New York City and Los Angeles. Our unique courses will give you an edge in the commercial world of dance. You will be able to practice your audition, performance, and choreography skills for major guest choreographers and our world-renowned faculty.鈥濃擱honda Miller, Head of the BFA in Commercial Dance Program
Choose Your Career
As a commercial dance major, you鈥檒l be fully prepared for a career in entertainment, and you鈥檒l be able to access professional opportunities even before you graduate. Students gain additional 鈥渞eal-world鈥 experience and many sign with agencies during the program or shortly after graduation.
Career Options
Where Graduates Are Employed
- Broadway
- National tours
- Television and film
- Backup dancer
- Dance company member
- Choreographer
What You Need to Know
Stats
Commercial Dance, BFA named among the top 30 college dance programs in the country (Source: )
in the U.S for Choreography (Source: )