Bachelor of Arts in Dance
The BFA in Dance not only prepares its graduates for a professional performance career, it also offers extensive training in choreography, pedagogy, and artistic direction. The comprehensive major is a competitive program in which students train intensively in the styles of Ballet and Contemporary, in addition, recognizing the evolution occurring in Dance of the 21st century, TROY’s BFA also allows the dancer to focus on the Commercial Dance industry. Upon graduation, the Troy University BFA Dance graduate will be a versatile and viable artist, well prepared for the future of their choice.
The purpose of dance and theatre is to pursue truth through eloquent and evocative theatrical means… a pursuit leading to insight about the very nature of life.
TROY is an excellent choice for inspired dancers who want to earn a university degree while pursuing studies of ballet, contemporary/modern and the opportunity to embrace or continue with the commercial dance style. Troy University is committed to providing the most accomplished and distinguished faculty. TROY’s dance faculty members are elite, expertly trained and award-winning professionals with national and international honors–highly sought after choreographers and teachers.
Dance values remain true to the purity and necessity of traditional training while embracing current methods needed for tomorrow’s dance professional—performers, emerging choreographers, teachers, business owners, dance critics and writers.
Campus Information
Troy Campus
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Our office prepares the leaders of tomorrow by providing progressive and timely career services of the highest quality to current and former students. Career Services assists students with choosing their major, exploring career interests, gaining work experience, finding internship opportunities, and providing guidance in their professional job search. Career resources are available to all TROY students, whether on campus, online or a hybrid of both. Please see "Contact Us" to connect with your designated TROY Career office.
Self-assessment is the first step in the career planning process. TROY Career Services offers current students several online tools to help identify their interests, skills, personality, and values and strives to match them with the student's educational and career goals. The results of these assessments aid career staff in discussing students' potential majors and jobs.
Major Exploration Fairs are held once a year and students are encouraged to meet faculty from every TROY major and minor and discuss with them careers related to their program.
PSW Opportunity
3 Years PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission documents required for international admission
Accepted via email by your recruiter.
Completed International Application
Official copy of transcripts or results for education years 10-12 AND diploma. More information below.
Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter). More information below.
Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
English proficiency minimums
Note: Troy University main campus offers English as a Second Language courses. English proficiency placement test is available upon arrival.
English proficiency* requirements—One of the following tests are accepted:
TOEFL
IELTS
SAT
ACT
iTEP
PTE
Duolingo
Or
IELTS minimum score of 5.5
Or
SAT minimum score of 1050, with no less than 480 on the Reading and Writing score.
Or
ACT English score of a minimum of 20
Or
iTEP minimum score of 3.5.
Or
Pearson Test of English minimum score of 46.
Or
Duolingo minimum score of 48.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
121200 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD
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