The School of Music, Dance and Theatre provides a dynamic and culturally diverse learning environment. Creativity and research, the core program values, help to bridge knowledge and community and are embedded in a broad range of academic experiences emphasizing movement and creative practices, artistic process, leadership and pedagogy. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance with a concentration in dance education prepares students for certification to teach dance in K--12 schools in the state of Arizona and for certification in other states through a multistate reciprocity agreement. The School of Music, Dance and Theatre provides a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students develop as creative artists, scholars and educators. The student experience is enriched by a diverse selection of studies, including dance cultures, music, digital media, dance history, philosophy and criticism, movement science, somatics, and stage and screen production. The curriculum emphasizes creativity and research while striving to build bridges between knowledge and community through a wide variety of academic experiences, including student teaching internships. The dance program also includes coursework in technique of many different dance forms and mind-body practices, including Afro-Latin, contemporary ballet, hip hop, contemporary modern and somatic movement practice.
3.0 GPA or equivalent. Must have three years of high school coursework. (If you are currently in high school, ASU needs to see 9–11 grade coursework. If you have completed high school, ASU needs to see 10–12 grade coursework.) Must have and present a completed high school diploma or certificate.