BFA in Commercial Dance
Manhattanville University — Purchase, NY
About this program
Manhattanville University's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Commercial Dance is a student-centered program designed for dancers seeking professional careers in dance companies, Broadway, film, and television. Taught by industry-leading professional choreographers, dancers, and educators, the program combines conservatory-style technical training in ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, tap, and dance for musical theatre with voice and music theory. Beyond technique, students develop skills in choreography, pedagogy, dance history, dance on camera production, video editing, and technical theatre production. The curriculum emphasizes practical preparation for professional auditions, with students graduating equipped with a dance reel, headshots, and digital portfolio. Every semester, students perform for faculty, visiting industry choreographers, and guest artists throughout the Division of Arts & Humanities season. The program is located on a scenic campus in Purchase, New York, just 30 miles from New York City, positioning students to work with NYC's leading choreographers and teachers while maintaining a supportive campus community.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a dance audition
- Requires an essay
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