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B.F.A.\u00a0 Bachelor of Fine Arts\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n -more courses in studio practice<\/span><\/p>\n -can be considered professional<\/span><\/p>\n B.A. Bachelor of Arts<\/span><\/p>\n -include other areas of interest(usually arts related)<\/span><\/p>\n -can be considered academic<\/span><\/p>\n B.S.\u00a0 Bachelor of Science<\/span><\/p>\n -include other areas of interest(usually sciences)<\/span><\/p>\n -can be considered technical\/research<\/span><\/p>\n M.F.A.\u00a0 Master of Fine Arts<\/span><\/p>\n -applied arts degree<\/span><\/p>\n Colleges<\/span>\u00a0are often smaller institutions that emphasize undergraduate education in a broad range of academic areas.\u00a0<\/span>Universities<\/span>\u00a0are typically larger institutions that offer a variety of both undergraduate and graduate degree\u00a0<\/span>programs.\u00a0 Usnews.com\u00a0<\/span>{there can be exceptions such as Boston College has graduate programs}<\/span><\/p>\n One of the most definitive parts of the college selection process is deciding whether to pursue a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of fine arts degree. Each has its advantages\u2014the BFA usually provides more performance opportunities and studio time, while the BA allows students to explore the academic side of dance as well as other liberal arts subjects. But it can be hard to know which will best prepare you for an undetermined future and provide you with the college experience you crave.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.dancemagazine.com\/how-to-choose-between-a-ba-and-a-bfa-2314260686.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Chart on BA, BFA, and BS<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/danceparent101.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-ba-and-bfa-dance-degrees-explained\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Detailed list of schools in the US with dance programs<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/danceparent101.com\/dance-colleges-across-all-50-states-the-ultimate-list-with-links\/#PA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n TYPES OF SCHOOLS<\/span><\/p>\n CONSERVATORY<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A school that specializes in the study of a specific art form – music, dance, theatre, art, design, etc. Often universities and colleges have Performing Art Conservatories or Schools for the Arts that house all of the art disciplines under the auspices of their institution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Inside of a Dance Conservatory, students are usually only able to focus on one area of study. Some programs have specific majors or tracks. For example a Ballet Major or a Modern Dance Majors. Some conservatories allow you to have a dual major or double major in either another art or academic major. Granted it is quite hard to double major in any BFA program, which most conservatories focus heavily on the BFA degree. Those programs that offer a BA major have systems in place in their curriculum that allow more freedom in your academic choices.\u00a0 Again, most conservatories are centered around Performance and Choreography for their students who are heavily interested in performance related careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you want to drench yourself in nothing but dance, a conservatory is probably going to be best for you. If you want to study primarily dance, but also want to round out your education by majoring or minoring in or sampling other fields, like sports, science or business, a liberal arts school would make a better fit. But there are also hybrids\u2014liberal arts colleges that house their own conservatories, like New York University\u2019s Tisch School of the Arts or the University of Michigan\u2019s School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Some allow you to take a limited number of courses outside the conservatory, some don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n Examples of Conservatory Programs:<\/span><\/p>\n The Juilliard School, University of the Arts, Columbia University, Tisch-NYU, Montclair State University, Point Park University, Butler University. University of Oklahoma<\/span><\/p>\n RESOURCE LINK<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.playbill.com\/article\/whats-the-best-choice-for-your-performing-arts-education-college-or-conservatory<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n What is a liberal arts college?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.niche.com\/blog\/what-is-a-liberal-arts-college\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n A liberal arts college, then, is a place of higher learning that maintains focus on these classical themes and objectives. Their goal is not necessarily to train students for a career (though that may happen), but to challenge their beliefs, make them critical thinkers, and poise them to become global citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n Examples of Liberal Arts Colleges:<\/span><\/p>\n Barnard College, Sarah Lawrence, Purchase College, Marymount Manhattan College,\u00a0Vassar College, University of Richmond, Goucher College, Hollins University, Morehouse College, Pomona College<\/span><\/p>\n WHAT DOES COLLEGE LOOK LIKE FOR A BALLET DANCER?<\/span><\/p>\n FUNDING<\/span><\/p>\n LINKS TO GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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