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Bachelor of Fine Art in Dance

State University of New York College at Brockport

USA,New York

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 15,768/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1835

Total Students: 8,287 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Fine Art in Dance

Program Overview

The Department of Dance at SUNY Brockport seeks to provide a rigorous and nurturing environment for the development of artists, scholars, choreographers, and educators. We support creativity through conceptualization and performance. The Department of Dance comprises artists, scholars, and educators who train dancers on the graduate and undergraduate level for a wide variety of careers in the arts.

The department has some of the best dance facilities in the country, including its own fully equipped proscenium dance theater, a large-space studio theater, five studios, a body-conditioning lab, costume and scene shops, and computerized music and design studios. Faculty and professional staff are nationally and internationally recognized in their areas of expertise and are leaders in professional organizations such as CORD, NASD, and NDEO.

Undergraduates with a strong foundation of dance training are invited to participate in the program by auditioning to enroll as dance majors or minors in the BA or BS programs, and are eligible to apply to the BFA program in the second semester. Additionally, the department offers three graduate degrees and serves a large number of students through courses that fulfill General Education requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Apply artistry through qualitative and rhythmic phrasing, dynamic range & individual expressivity.
Embody consistently clear physical knowledge, movement accuracy and technical expertise of contemporary dance idioms.
Create choreography that integrates imaginative and structural concepts.
Articulate an understanding of aesthetics through dance-making and/or oral and written forms.
Summarize and synthesize concepts regarding history, aesthetics, and culture of dance.
Analyze human movement from varied theoretical and experiential perspectives.
Identify individual interests and abilities in order to situate within larger dance field.
Exhibit appropriate professional conduct throughout choreographic process, performance, collaboration, and production.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
aug 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,768 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in State University of New York College at Brockport

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 76
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career

Faculty help you identify your strengths and diverse interests. You'll learn career skills while developing vibrant relationships with active professionals. Our alumni have built careers as:

Professional dancers
Choreographers
Teachers
Physical therapists
Dance writers
Arts administrators

Scholarships

Type of Scholarship	Scholarship Information	Amount/ Range
Empire Scholarship Green Scholarship Gold Scholarship Honors/Prometheus Award International Transfer Award	Empire Scholarship Criteria: All admitted first-year international students who pay out-of-state tuition. Green Scholarship Criteria: All admitted first-year international students; can be combined with the Empire Scholarship. Gold Scholarship Criteria: High-achieving first-year international applicants; can be combined with the Empire Scholarship. Honors/Prometheus Award Criteria: Students accepted into the Honors College; separate application required; Fall start only; stackable with Empire Scholarship. International Transfer Award Criteria: Transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum of 24 completed college credits. Note: No campus residency requirement. LINK: https://www.brockport.edu/scholarships-aid/international-scholarships/	Empire Scholarship Amount: $5,000 per year, renewable for 4 years. Green Scholarship Amount: $2,500 per year, renewable for 4 years. Gold Scholarship Amount: $4,500 per year, renewable for 4 years. Honors/Prometheus Award Amount: $6,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, plus campus parking pass. International Transfer Award Amount: $3,000 per year, renewable for up to 2 years with a 3.0 institutional GPA.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.