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Theatre & Dance

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)

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become part of a highly immersive experience focused on your artistic growth

The bachelor of fine arts program dives deep into career-specific aspects, requiring a higher amount of credits than the bachelor of arts in order to prepare graduates for an artistic specialization.

Our goal is to promote artistic curiosity, exploration, innovation, experimentation, risk-taking and cross-discipline collaboration as we inspire our students, and the people of Wyoming to reflect, think and engage in the issues of our life and times.

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Department of Theatre & Dance

About the B.F.A. in Theatre & Dance Program

The Department of Theatre and Dance provides students with a well-rounded education and specific training in dance, design, musical theatre and theatre performance. We believe that students learn best by doing. For this reason, we offer numerous opportunities for students to perform and immerse themselves in all aspects of dance, theatre, film and television.

For a full list of required credits and other information, view our handbook.

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The bachelor of fine arts degree in theatre or dance offers rigorous coursework designed to prepare majors for a specialized level of artistic achievement. 

B.F.A. in Theatre Concentrations
A B.F.A. in theatre is a pre-professional degree with an emphasis in:

B.F.A. in theatre students are taught how to grow as dynamic actors, build the sets that captivate audiences and discover what it takes to perform in the exciting world of musical theatre. 

B.F.A. in Dance Concentrations
A B.F.A. in dance is a pre-professional degree with an emphasis in:

B.F.A. in dance students study technique, choreography, pedagogy, history and kinesiology. Students will also be given the opportunity to perform, present new choreography and complete a pedagogy practicum.

Those interested in the B.F.A. in dance performance will apply for the program in the spring of their first year in the B.A. in dance program.

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What Can You Do with a B.F.A. in Theatre or Dance?

Regardless of the path chosen, we are committed to preparing students for fulfilling careers as artists, researchers and teachers. We give them access to a demanding, exciting, creative and academic atmosphere where we guide them to artistic life in a multicultural society.

Our graduates place exceptionally well in local, regional and national employment as performers, creators, educators and technicians. Soft skills such as collaboration, time management, project completion, communication and vision generation continue to serve them well throughout their careers.

Theatre & Dance Careers

  • Professional dancer
  • Professional actor
  • Dance teacher
  • Acting teacher
  • Director
  • Dance therapist
  • Choreographer
  • Community dance worker
  • Media editor
  • Stage manager

 

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Graduate schools UW theatre and dance alumni have attended:

  • Yale
  • Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance
  • California Institute of the Arts
  • Sarah Lawrence
  • Colombia College School of Physical Therapy
  • University of Michigan
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B.F.A. in Theatre and Dance Program Highlights

The outstanding, practical environment we've fostered is what makes our B.F.A. program successful. Graduates leave our program ready to tackle the difficulties they'll encounter in their performing, teaching and technical responsibilities. Here are a few more features that distinguish our program from others:

Scholarship Opportunities

Talented students with outstanding academic records are eligible for scholarships from the Department of Theatre and Dance. Every year, students are invited to audition in order to be considered for the numerous opportunities. On top of that, UW offers students many other scholarship opportunities!

 

Multiple Performance Possibilities

Our department organizes several auditions for numerous performances and partnerships, including:

Theatre American College Dance Festival Association
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc.
The University/Resident Theatre Association
The Rocky Mountain Theatre Association
University of Wyoming productions
American College Dance Festival Association

Expert Faculty

Before achieving a degree of mastery, each art requires years of devoted, practical practice. The Department of Theatre and Dance is fortunate to employ a large number of professors with extensive backgrounds in teaching, performing and other fields. For instance, Cat Kamrath, assistant professor of dance, is a well-known member of the faculty. Her current research examines how altering the power dynamics in a classroom enables more profound student experiences by combining this somatic field with a values-based education.

Student Groups & Networking

As an artist, your network of connections is just as important as your skill set. Throughout your career, your network will advance you and present you to role models. You have the chance to start your adventure with student-led groups like the Associated Students of the Performing Arts thanks to the Department of Theatre and Dance. Cabarets and student-run productions are produced by this recognized student organization. They also attend conferences and generate money for student projects. With the chances we offer, start expanding your network right away.

The BFA in dance performance provided a well-rounded curriculum that prepares you for various careers within the field. The courses offered in the program gave me a diverse and in-depth approach to dance which has aided me in my career as a performing artist. There is a wide range of styles and techniques being taught which allowed for more diversity in movement. As the program is smaller, I found that it allowed for more opportunities to create a strong sense of community with my peers and faculty.

- B.F.A. Graduate, '22

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Department of Theatre & Dance

University of Wyoming

Department 3951, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2199

Email: theatre_dance@uwyo.edu