College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
Dance
College of Health, Education and Social Transformation
Dance
Where Creativity Meets Discipline
Step Into Your Future in Dance
The Dance Bachelor of Arts (BA) program at New Mexico State University (NMSU) offers a dynamic and holistic education that integrates technical proficiency, creative expression and academic inquiry. Rooted in the belief that students are the central focus of the program, NMSU Dance fosters an interdependent relationship between faculty and students, emphasizing mutual responsibility and collaborative learning. The curriculum is designed to cultivate intelligent and expressive individuals who are equally adept in the studio and the classroom, preparing them to embrace an artful life as lifelong learners.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total classes: 40
- Total credit hours: 120-127
- Cost per credit hour: $223.58**
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Career Pathways
Graduates are versatile, expressive and well-rounded artists who possess strong technical dance skills, creative choreographic abilities and a solid academic foundation in dance theory and history. They are equipped to perform, teach, choreograph and advocate for dance in educational, professional and community settings. Graduates are prepared for lifelong engagement with the arts through continued study or careers in the performing arts, education or related fields.
- Professional Dancer
- Choreographer
- Stunt or Motion Capture Performer
- Dance Teacher
- Youth Program Coordinator
- Community Arts Organizer
Degree questions, answered
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The Art of Movement. The Discipline of Success.
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance offers a broad technical, artistic and academic curriculum designed to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive experience in technique, composition, pedagogy, performance and interdisciplinary study. Students in the dance program are creative, expressive, passionate individuals who enjoy movement as a form of art and communication. They thrive in collaborative environments, value discipline, personal growth and seek to deepen their understanding of dance through both performance and academic study.
Students are provided interdisciplinary and co-curricular opportunities, including performances, in support of the values and skills necessary in the field of professional dance. All dance majors must audition for at least 1 performance opportunity every year when enrolled in dance courses. All dance majors are also required to enroll in at least one dance technique class every semester. It is recommended that students audition for level placement of any technique before admission to the program.
Performances
All dance majors have the opportunity to audition for performances each year.
Scholarships Available
Get up to 100% of tuition covered with the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship.**
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance consists of 120-127 credits. To earn this degree, you need to complete all University degree requirements, which include General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, Dance Technique, Dance Technique Electives, Dance Major Core Requirements, and Interdisciplinary Electives with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above.
All students in dance technique, regardless of major, must receive instructor approval to advance to the subsequent level of any technique class, regardless of grade. If sufficient progress is not made, students will be advised to repeat the level for credit. Requirements within the dance major must be passed with at least a C- in order to count toward the degree.
Take classes like:
- DANC 3250 – Contemporary Dance Ensemble
- DANC 3265 – Principles of Choreography
- DANC 3710 -Somatics and Anatomy of Movement
- DANC 3350 – Dance Pedagogy
- DANC 3720 – Dance, Technology, and Design
- DANC 3610 – Dance History
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
Contact Financial Aid
Phone: 1-888-729-6678
Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.