Discover the Power of a Robust Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Are you ready to take the next step in your dance journey? Whether your passion lies in performing, inspiring the next generation of dancers, or exploring creative intersections with dance and other disciplines, the Bachelor of Arts in Dance at California State University Fullerton will provide you with tools to achieve your goals. The BA in Dance is designed with unparalleled flexibility and a commitment to excellence to support dance majors on diverse professional paths.
World-Class Faculty with Real-World Experience
Our faculty are embodied practitioners with extensive professional careers in the very fields they teach; together they bring decades of experience and deep knowledge to the classroom and studio, ensuring that your education is rooted in artistry, theory and practice. With a student community of 50-70 majors, you’ll benefit from individualized attention and personalized advising throughout your academic path.
Holistic and Diverse Training
Our Bachelor of Arts in Dance emphasizes foundational techniques in contemporary, modern, ballet, and hip-hop, providing our developing artists a versatile and comprehensive education. Dancers train in styles that prepare them for the ever-evolving demands of the dance world, while developing their unique artistic voice. To enhance learning, we host up to six guest artists from across the globe. Our guest artist series includes professionals from diverse genres and styles of dance to inspire and challenge our students’ growth. These industry leaders share cutting-edge techniques and perspectives, keeping our program on the pulse of the professional dance world.
Performance Opportunities That Shine
With multiple performance opportunities,
our program ensures that your creative voice is seen and heard. Student choreographers have their work produced at the same professional level as our guest artists, offering unparalleled chances to showcase their artistry. Mainstage productions, guest artist residencies, and student-led showcases ensure you leave with a portfolio of performance experiences.
From College to Career: Exceptional Alumni Success
Our alumni are making their mark across the dance industry and beyond. They perform with world-renowned companies like Doug Varone, Limón, Kanopy, Dayton Contemporary Dance, Thodos Chicago, Jacob Jonas, Ballet 314, SALT, Repertory Dance Theatre, and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. Other alumni have danced alongside stars like Lady Gaga, Rosalía, Carrie Underwood, and JoJo Siwa.
Beyond performance, our graduates have pursued diverse paths:
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Choreographers and company artistic directors.
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Teachers and dance programs directors at universities, high schools, and studios across the nation.
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Double majors in Kinesiology have become physical therapists, chiropractors, Pilates and yoga instructors, and personal trainers.
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Dance writers, arts administrators, and social workers
Mindful Rigor™: A Holistic Approach to Dance Education
At the core of our program is
Mindful Rigor™, a commitment to fostering artistry through a healthy and sustainable lens. Our state-of-the-art
Physical Training and Recovery Zone
is available to dancers for unlimited visits, promoting wellness and ensuring you build habits that support a long, vibrant career.
