BFA舞蹈学士学位专门针对训练舞蹈学生从事表演和/或编舞的职业。该课程结构高度结构化，并通过舞蹈和相关艺术方面的众多课程提供每日专业培训，旨在刺激潜在艺术家获得最高成就。该学位课程的核心是依次进行的现代舞蹈和芭蕾舞技术课程。在整个学生的舞蹈专业住所中，每周至少需要八门技术课（芭蕾舞和现代）。要毕业，BFA学生必须通过147C和156F舞蹈才能达到最低的技术水平要求。由于专业学位的重点，要求学生保持严格的技术课程。即席，编舞，曲目和表演课程是该课程工作室必不可少的部分，而舞蹈史，评论，音乐分析和音乐资源等课
The curriculum for the B.F.A. in Dance emphasizes performance and choreography. The B.F.A. is a specialized degree and is a good fit if you wish to pursue a professional career in the field of dance. Graduates of the program can also pursue advanced degrees. The Department of Theater and Dance provides a dynamic environment for the study of theater and dance. The mission of the department is to develop and nurture students' capacity for self-expression and critical thinking, to train actors, dancers, designers, directors, and playwrights for professional work, to provide students with a general education through the media of dance, performance, and theater, and to train graduate students as scholars and teachers.<br><br>The department curriculum and production season provide ample opportunities for participation in theater and dance productions and workshop activities in four performance venues. Each season, the department presents 5 main stage plays ranging from the classics to a LAUNCH PAD preview production of a new play, 3 main stage dance concerts including our professional company in residence Santa Barbara Dance Theater, and dozens of second stage productions both in theater and dance. In addition to working with the faculty, the department is a magnet for professional guest artists and scholars who interact with students throughout the year.