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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
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 pursue
a university degree while pursuing studies of ballet, contemporary/
modern, and the opportunity to embrace or continue with the
commercial dance style.
TROY is committed to providing the most accomplished and
distinguished faculty. The BFA in Dance faculty 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 professionals - performers, emerging choreographers,
teachers, business owners, dance critics and writers.
Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, the body to act.
- TROY Motto 1887
Program Requirements:
The BFA in Dance program requires a placement audition to determine the
level of ability for entering dancers. Auditions are held several times each
year. Contact the Theatre & Dance Department for specific dates, times
and locations. Following first-year evaluations by the faculty, students are
either extended an invitation to continue in the BFA dance program or to
seek a different major but complete the minor in dance. First year dance
courses meet both BFA and dance minor requirements. Freshmen dancers
also enroll in The Creative Habit, which is a learning community designed
especially for first-year theatre and dance students.
In the Future for the Program
An expansive new dance studio is a part of the newly constructioned Long
Hall. This facility houses a state-of-the-art dance studio, offices, dressing
areas and equipment for sound, lighting, and small audiences. Coupled
with the Elm Street Dance Studio, TROY dancers have plenty of space for
practice, classes, rehearsals and even student performances.
As part of the College of Communication and Fine Arts Study Abroad
Program, the Troy Dance Repertory Ensemble traveled to China in 2009
for a 15-day dance tour. The student ensemble performed in Beijing and
Qinhuangdao, but their highlight was performing for the Confucius Institute
International Conference at The Great Hall of the People. Dancers can
anticipate more international tours in the future.
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