BFA舞蹈学士学位课程致力于通过舞蹈技术，理论和编舞方面的专门培训来实现卓越的表演。知识和艺术的发展是舞蹈部门的主要重点，并且在有纪律和培育环境下，该计划将其永久性地保持下去。芭蕾舞，现代舞蹈和舞蹈的坚实基础，多样化的表演机会，与国家认可的舞蹈组织的专业联系，都可以提高学生的教育水平。该计划利用音乐学院院系和来访艺术家的专业知识，促进学习和创造力，同时为毕业生提供表演，教师和编舞的准备，并为他们提供广泛的人文背景，以进行准备申请高级舞蹈课程的学生。<br> <br>申请舞蹈课程的学生必须接受芭蕾舞和/或现
The Dance program at UMKC focuses on dance technique and theory, and we are committed to advancing creativity. You'll create a strong foundation for your career in dance, rooted in ballet, modern dance and choreography. We champion the traditions of the past while preparing for the future through innovation, enterprise and arts advocacy. You'll experience the mission of UMKC in the Dance program as we seek to promote diversity by fostering an inclusive learning environment. <br><br>Our program is equal-emphasis between ballet and modern dance, and your learning experience will mirror the current programming of national dance companies. Through our Great Works Projects, our students have the opportunity to dance in masterpieces like George Balanchine's Serenade, Robert Battle's Battlefield, Twyla Tharp's Torelli, Petipa's Paquita, Philip Jerry's Our Town and Paul Taylor's Aureole.<br><br>We want to provide you with as many professional opportunities as possible, so you are granted two weeks leave per semester to dance professionally. Students have performed the Kansas City Ballet's The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet and Firebird, The Nutcracker tour with Albany Berkshire Ballet, Setting the Stage with Friends of Alvin Ailey and with the Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company.