Program Overview

Dance Program at University at Buffalo (UB)

Overview

The Dance program at University at Buffalo (UB) offers students the opportunity to study and practice various dance styles, including modern, ballet, tap, and jazz. The program is designed to provide students with a high level of rigor in the studio and the classroom, preparing them for a successful career in the professional dance world.

Majors and Minors

• Dance BA
• Dance BFA
• Dance Minor

What Will I Learn?

• Modern, ballet, tap, and jazz dance techniques
• Dance history
• Choreography
• Body movement and anatomy
• Performance and directing techniques

Dance BA vs. BFA

• Both degrees offer depth and breadth in ballet, modern, jazz, and tap
• The BA typically offers more flexibility in choosing a style to focus on
• The BFA requires more upper-level courses in ballet, modern, and jazz

Opportunities Outside of Class

• Performances: participate in various shows throughout the year as a performer, choreographer, or director
• Internships: teach dance in local schools, provide dance therapy, and gain real-world experience
• Student organizations: join clubs and organizations to make friends and get support
• Study abroad: spend time in London and other cultural destinations, exploring and learning about dance
• Research: work with faculty and attend conferences as an undergraduate
• Workshops and events: learn from visiting experts and attend world-class performances

Career Opportunities

• Director or manager (including artistic director)
• Choreographer
• Costume designer
• Critic
• Historian
• Performer
• Producer
• Teacher
• Studio owner

Faculty

• Practice routines with a dance captain from national tours
• Share ideas with choreographers whose work has been shown in New York City, Toronto, and around the world
• Study with researchers who have presented at national and international conferences
• Learn from faculty who are passionate about dance and committed to teaching and research

Additional Opportunities

• Visiting artists through dance residencies
• Classes, workshops, lectures, and performances with working professionals