Long Beach,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Dance in Long Beach United States | California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
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Long Beach United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,304
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program equips students for professional careers as performers or choreographers. Applicants seeking admission to the BFA in Dance must complete an additional audition and interview, showcasing both technical proficiency and/or choreographic talent, along with self-awareness and dedication to a dance career. Prospective students must have sophomore status, fulfill GE Foundation requirements, and complete specific coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA, including DANC 100 or 300, DANC 120, DANC 161, DANC 182, one unit from DANC 181 or 381, and 10 units across at least three dance styles. Those currently enrolled in required courses may audition with instructor-approved Grade-In-Progress forms. Applications are not accepted after completing 90 Timely Graduation Units.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Have earned a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or B' grade according to the CSULB GPA scale.
Fulfill CSULB's English Language Requirement
Have completed at least 1 year of high school mathematics. Applicants to STEM majors must have at least 3 years of high school mathematics.
CSULB has waived the SAT/ACT requirement for all first-time Freshmen applicants. However, if you have taken the test or are planning on doing so, you may have met our English language requirement if you scored at least 550 on the SAT Evidence based Reading & Writing section or ACT 22 or higher in the English section.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL IBT - 61
TOEFL PBT - 500
First-time/ first-year auditions consist of an audition class led and adjudicated by CSULB Dance Faculty with phrase work in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and Street/Club dances.
CSULB Dance is seeking dynamic and distinctive movers and thinkers who are dedicated to the pursuit of a degree in dance. Preparation for admittance into our department comes in many forms: broad academic preparation, the continual study of numerous forms of dance (with emphasis on contemporary/modern dance, jazz, ballet, and hip hop), performance experience, and exposure to dance as a creative and expressive art form. While we look at a dancer's technique and training during our dance auditions, we also look at the individual.
Fulfill CSULB's English Language Requirement
Have completed at least 1 year of high school mathematics. Applicants to STEM majors must have at least 3 years of high school mathematics.
CSULB has waived the SAT/ACT requirement for all first-time Freshmen applicants. However, if you have taken the test or are planning on doing so, you may have met our English language requirement if you scored at least 550 on the SAT Evidence based Reading & Writing section or ACT 22 or higher in the English section.
IELTS - 6.0
TOEFL IBT - 61
TOEFL PBT - 500
First-time/ first-year auditions consist of an audition class led and adjudicated by CSULB Dance Faculty with phrase work in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and Street/Club dances.
CSULB Dance is seeking dynamic and distinctive movers and thinkers who are dedicated to the pursuit of a degree in dance. Preparation for admittance into our department comes in many forms: broad academic preparation, the continual study of numerous forms of dance (with emphasis on contemporary/modern dance, jazz, ballet, and hip hop), performance experience, and exposure to dance as a creative and expressive art form. While we look at a dancer's technique and training during our dance auditions, we also look at the individual.
Tuition
USD
17,304