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Theatre: Dance (BFA)

Bachelor of Fine Arts
Emory & Henry University

Objective: To provide the basis for a lifetime appreciation of dance and/or for a professional or educational vocation in dance.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Theatre is a rewarding career path, but it does require evening and weekend hours. Theatre at Emory & Henry provides excellent training for careers in the field.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Emory & Henry University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree Lots of opportunities to get hands on with this degree.
Program Successes & Highlights We are the official college program of Barter Theatre which means all students get hands on professional training.
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Emory & Henry University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Completion of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program will guarantee completion of the 'Think, Understand & Create' liberal arts core component of the E&H undergraduate curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the major. Other elements of the core curriculum may need to be met if not taken as part of the AA/AS degree. Students will be required to complete CORE 200 and CORE 300 at E&H. Students completing at least 56 credits following high school graduation but before transferring to E&H are exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, and Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Only students who have completed college credit elsewhere following high school graduation will be exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement. Completion of courses that satisfy elements of the Care & Cultural Competency and Think, Understand & Create elements of the curriculum will be awarded equivalent credit with an earned grade of C or better. Students completing the Uniform Certificate of General Studies or an AA/AS degree program concurrently with their high school diploma will not be exempt from CORE 100, CORE 103, or Emory Abroad/Global Citizenship.
Credit for Prior Learning Emory & Henry awards credit for AP, IB, and CLEP. Please see the credit equivalency charts to determine the needed scores for course credit. Currently, we do not award academic credit for industry or military training.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Emory & Henry University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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Number of Transfer Students
158
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
95%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?

Emory & Henry University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Nursing and Health Sciences with more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks.

No matter what you choose to study at Emory & Henry University,you'll be challenged, supported and inspired by your faculty mentors.

10:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio

We know you want to engage. With an average class size of 14 students, you will easily be able to be involved in the discussion and have more one-on-one time with your professors. With more than 90 academic majors, minors and tracks, you will find and connect with something you are passionate about!

'Increase in Excellence,' the historic motto of Emory & Henry University, expresses our intention to be a learning community that moves toward fulfilling every student's potential.

Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions No application fee - free to apply
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Ferrum CollegeB.F.A. in Music and Theatre: Professional Stage PerformanceBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Averett UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in TheatreBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeTheatre (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA/BFA in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts and Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityDance, BFABachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Fine Arts in DanceBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityDance and Choreography, Bachelor of Fine ArtsBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in DanceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBFA in DanceBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1121.00Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
27-2032.00ChoreographersCreate new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2031.00DancersPerform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2011.00ActorsPlay parts in stage, television, radio, video, or film productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.03Media Programming DirectorsDirect and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in preparation of radio or television station program schedules and programs, such as sports or news.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.05Media Technical Directors/ManagersCoordinate activities of technical departments, such as taping, editing, engineering, and maintenance, to produce radio or television programs.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2041.00Music Directors and ComposersConduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2042.00Musicians and SingersPlay one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.00Producers and DirectorsProduce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
27-2012.04Talent DirectorsAudition and interview performers to select most appropriate talent for parts in stage, television, radio, or motion picture productions.Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occ
Cost To Complete
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