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Bachelor of Dance

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Kansas City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Trains students in performance, Choreography, Technique and pedagogy within a faith-based framework.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Dance in BFA to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include pedagogy
Performing arts management. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Professional dancer
Choreographer
Dance instructor or teacher
Dance studio owner or director
Dance captain or rehearsal assistant
Arts administrator

Curriculum

Courses include pedagogy
Performing arts management
Improvisation
Various dance forms
Choreography and dance for worship. Training covers technique and performance alongside teaching and arts administration skills.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school graduation with transcripts (line-by-line English translations) and statement of purpose
core GPA 2.75 with 17 core units for automatic admission
ACT/SAT optional
transfer students submit all prior transcripts. Programme-specific entry standards may apply.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation with transcripts (line-by-line English translations), statement of purpose; transfer students submit transcripts from all prior institutions (high school records if under 24 credits)

Language tests

IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary School Diploma

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts with line-by-line English translations
a statement of purpose
English test scores and passport
plus a bank statement and Affidavit of Support. Receive the admission decision and I-20. Apply for the F-1 student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$39,269 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Volker Campus
Faculty or school	UMKC Conservatory
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	123
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	UMKC offers merit-based international F-1 awards for eligible bachelor and master students, including Chancellor, Provost, Dean and Global Scholar awards that reduce the nonresident tuition differential. Professional-school exclusions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.