{"id":4663,"date":"2025-09-02T14:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T18:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=4663"},"modified":"2025-10-27T11:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T15:21:44","slug":"bfa-dance","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bfa-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance BFA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Dance BFA<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bfa\">BFA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/JulieLemberger_BFA-Dance-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/JulieLemberger_BFA-Dance-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students on stage, performing &quot;Violet&quot; choreographed by Leslie Kraus\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>Montclair State University\u2019s BFA in Dance offers the perfect blend of rigorous, conservatory-style training and a comprehensive liberal arts education. To support the pursuit of a professional career in dance, this program emphasizes both artistic excellence and academic growth, as well as enhancing mind\/body connections and technical facility. You will train intensively in technique, choreography and performance, while also gaining practical experience through numerous opportunities to create and perform original works. Housed within the Department of Theatre &amp; Dance, the BFA in Dance is led by faculty who are active professionals in the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily technique classes in multiple dance styles<\/li>\n<li>Ample opportunities to perform and present choreographic work on and off campus from year one<\/li>\n<li>An inclusive community that recognizes students as unique individuals and celebrates diverse voices, bodies and traditions<\/li>\n<li>Continual faculty feedback and mentorship to support growth<\/li>\n<li>Personalized academic advising and a clear four-year degree path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE<\/strong>: Admission into the program requires an audition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/dance-bfa\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cart\">College of the Arts<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=arts-culture-design\">Arts, Culture and Design<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<p><iframe title=\"Video: Spring Dance 2020 Highlights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y9iSvycWo3U?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Accredited<\/h2>\n<p>The BFA in Dance is accredited by the <a href=\"https:\/\/nasd.arts-accredit.org\/\">National Association of Schools of Dance<\/a> which has high standards for dance degree programs and assesses them every 10 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Among Top Dance Programs in U.S.<\/h2>\n<p>Montclair State University\u2019s dance program has been named one of the best in the country, according to a recent ranking from DanceUs.org. With Manhattan just 30 minutes away, students connect with both world-class dance productions and numerous internship opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/JulieLemberger-0712_BFA-Dance-body.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/JulieLemberger-0712_BFA-Dance-body.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"two dance students on stage\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Audition Pre-Screen Requirement<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<p>To be considered for admission to Montclair State University\u2019s Dance program, you must submit a 2\u20133 minute pre-screen audition video through the registration portal using a YouTube or Vimeo link. This video determines whether you advance to a full audition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Video Guidelines<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform a solo in modern or contemporary dance (in a studio, onstage, or outdoors)<\/li>\n<li>Video must be recorded within the past 6 months<\/li>\n<li>At the start of the video, state or display:\n<ul>\n<li>Your full name and state<\/li>\n<li>The choreographer(s) of the piece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Second Video<\/strong>:<br \/>\nYou may submit an additional 2\u20133 minute video in another style (e.g., ballet, hip hop, flamenco, tap). If submitted, follow the same intro format.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attire Tips<\/strong>:<br \/>\nWear clothing that clearly shows your movement. Avoid dark outfits on dark backgrounds, oversized layers or hair covering your face.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong>:<br \/>\nPre-screens will only be reviewed once all materials are received and must include two letters of recommendation, one from a dance professional and one from an academic teacher.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/JulieLemberger-0638_BFA-portrait.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/08\/JulieLemberger-0638_BFA-portrait.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair dance student in red costume performs on stage\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Take the next step<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\"><br \/>\n<span class=\"prpl-button white full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch cache:  6.30 ms --><!-- decode:  0.24 ms --><!-- output:  0.04 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Elizabeth McPherson profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1881\/user\/021726711facultyheadshotslarosa.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1881\/user\/021726711facultyheadshotslarosa.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~mcphersone\">Elizabeth McPherson<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:mcphersone@montclair.edu\">mcphersone@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Stefanie Batten Bland profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/11093\/user\/jcdhiensbb25.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/11093\/user\/jcdhiensbb25.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~battenblands\">Stefanie Batten Bland<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:battenblands@montclair.edu\">battenblands@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Kathleen Kelley profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/5746\/user\/proteo578.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/5746\/user\/proteo578.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~kelleyka\">Kathleen Kelley<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:kelleyka@montclair.edu\">kelleyka@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Maxine Steinman profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1128\/user\/maxine_at_TC.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1128\/user\/maxine_at_TC.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~steinmanm\">Maxine Steinman<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:steinmanm@montclair.edu\">steinmanm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Derek Crescenti profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/15381\/user\/derekcrescentiheadshot.000.jpeg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/15381\/user\/derekcrescentiheadshot.000.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~crescentid\">Derek Crescenti<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Assistant Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:crescentid@montclair.edu\">crescentid@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" 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We&#8217;re Here to Help.<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/\">Office of Undergraduate Admissions<\/a><\/p>The office of Undergraduate Admissions will guide you every step of the way on your journey from learning about the University and its offerings, to applying for a program through to acceptance and enrollment.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/theatre-and-dance\/\">Theatre and Dance<\/a><\/p>The College of the Arts\u2019 Department of Theatre and Dance has trained actors, dancers, production artists, educators and arts managers to create \u201cmagic\u201d for the stage for more than 50 years. Our location 14 miles west of Manhattan puts students just minutes away from Broadway productions, world-class dance performances, internships and all that attracts artists from all over the world.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Life Hall<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~steinmanm\">Program Coordinator: Maxine Steinman<\/a><\/p>Get detailed information about the program itself\u2014from curriculum and faculty expertise to research, internships and career outcomes. The program coordinator can explain how the program connects to your academic and professional goals.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:steinmanm@montclair.edu\">steinmanm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014Montclair State University offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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