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Bachelor of Modern Dance

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, United States
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance offered by the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Modern Dance
develop creative practice
evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
not a published outcomes statement.

Career outcomes

Professional dancer
choreographer
dance instructor
dance therapist
artistic director
arts administrator
arts education
fitness instructor
movement coach
dance videographer

Curriculum

Studio-based dance degree covering technique in ballet
contemporary
jazz
West African and hip hop
plus choreography
pedagogy
music
anatomy and dance history. Students complete a senior capstone (DANC 4460 and 4461) and a senior concert
admission is by audition.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts
No prior college study (otherwise transfer)
SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled
GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants)
Proof of funds for the I-20

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (grades 9-12) transcripts, No prior college study (otherwise transfer), SAT/ACT optional (required only for home-schooled, GED/HiSET or non-accredited US high school applicants), Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 110
IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Applicable Standardized Test Results

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission documents. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$33,232 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Fine Arts
Department	School of Dance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Full-time
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	International students studying on a visa are not eligible for the general University of Utah merit-scholarship grid, but may apply for certain college, departmental, international or emergency scholarships where eligible.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
2 days left

Frequently asked questions

The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.