BFA in Dance in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

The B.F.A. in Dance program focuses on performance and choreography skills. This specialized degree is ideal for students aiming for professional dance careers or advanced studies. The Theater and Dance Department fosters a vibrant learning atmosphere, dedicated to cultivating students' creative expression and analytical abilities while preparing them for careers as performers, choreographers, designers, and more. The program also offers comprehensive arts education through dance and theater.

Students enjoy numerous performance opportunities across four venues, with the department staging 5 main theater productions annually—from classical works to new play previews—plus 3 major dance concerts featuring the resident Santa Barbara Dance Theater company. The program also hosts dozens of smaller-scale productions. Beyond faculty instruction, students regularly collaborate with visiting professional artists and scholars throughout the academic year.