Dance - Oakland University

Dance from Oakland University is a Campus Bachelor Dance degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Dance Program at Oakland University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance . The dance program regularly hosts a variety of guest artists, and students have many opportunities to present their work, both on and off campus. Students regularly participate in the American College Dance Festival and may perform with the two student dance companies ? the Oakland Dance Theatre and Oakland University Repertory Dance Company. The Eisenhower Dance Ensemble also is in residence at the university, and students have the opportunity to apprentice and perform with this professional company. With concerts, classes and a vigorous enrichment program, graduates of OU?s dance program possess energy, enthusiasm and a top-notch education. They tap their creative and intellectual potential through interaction with faculty, guest artists and other students, and they graduate from the program prepared for a myriad of careers including performer, teacher or graduate student. Bachelor of Fine Arts The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in dance is a professional program within a traditional academic framework, which includes intensive technique training along with choreographic and performance opportunities through individual mentoring. Graduates of this program have the foundation in dance skills and knowledge required for employment at a professional level and have advanced technique/performance skills in ballet and modern dance . They have the ability to analyze, synthesize and communicate ideas and concepts in dance and have the ability to choreograph, produce and manage a concert. Bachelor of Arts in Dance The Bachelor of Arts in Dance/Performing Arts degree is for students who want to pursue careers in dance . Students must audition to be admitted to the program and participate in six performances over a period of four years. A total of 124 credits is needed to graduate. Students must complete 44 credits in dance; eight credits in either music, theatre, studio art or art history; 32 credits of general education courses; and eight credits of college distribution requirements. View more details on Oakland University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dance courses.