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Studying commercial dance in the Pace School of Performing arts, you’ll 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, other electives to broaden their experience and marketability as a dancer. Access to current industry professionals is a cornerstone of the Commercial Dance, BFA program. As a student, you’ll have multiple performance opportunities in student-driven shows as well as mainstage productions. Mainstage productions feature faculty and guest artist works, everything from new world premieres to noted repertory from major contemporary companies.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Studying commercial dance in the Pace School of Performing arts, you’ll 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, other electives to broaden their experience and marketability as a dancer. Access to current industry professionals is a cornerstone of the Commercial Dance, BFA program. As a student, you’ll have multiple performance opportunities in student-driven shows as well as mainstage productions. Mainstage productions feature faculty and guest artist works, everything from new world premieres to noted repertory from major contemporary companies.
Admission Requirements
52+
78+
6.5+
115+
To be eligible for admission applicants must submit the following required documents: Application & Fee, Identification, Letters of Recommendation, A Written Essay/Personal Statement, Course Descriptions, Official Test Scores and Official Transcripts.
4 Years
Sep
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
53,290 USD
International
78,078 USD
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Commercial Dance, BFA
New York City Campus, New York, United States
48 monthsProgramme duration
78,078 USDTuition Fee/year
Performing ArtsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BFA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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