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College of Performing Arts

BA in Dance

»Bachelor of Arts in Dance

 

There are two dance degree programs at Chapman: the Bachelor of Arts in Dance and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance.

  • All dance majors begin in the BA program.
  • In your sophomore year you can choose to apply to the BFA program or continue in the BA program.

In the BA program you’ll receive rigorous dance training in modern, jazz and ballet techniques. You’ll also build a strong liberal-arts foundation to become a well-rounded, thinking dancer with a firm grasp of both performance and theory.

You’ll be able to hone your dance skills, perform in your first year, take electives, and even double-major in an additional academic subject.

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Elijah Richardson ('18)
Dance alumnus
Recently named one of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," Elijah Richardson is making a name for himself in the Chicago dance world and beyond.

A new home for dance at Chapman

Our new state-of-the-art Sandi Simon Center for Dance includes:

  • Five dance studios, including a performance studio
  • A dedicated health clinic
  • Student lounge
  • Classrooms, rehearsal studios and all the other facilities a top dance program needs and deserves.

Contact the Department of Dance


Email: dance@chapman.edu

Call: (714) 744-7040

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