BA in Dance Degree
Bring Your Passion for Dance to Life Through Liberty’s Residential BA in Dance Program
Move with purpose. Create with conviction. Perform with excellence. Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Dance is a residential dance major that blends rigorous technical training with studies in choreography, performance, dance history, and kinesiology – all in a community that treats movement as both art and worship. You can build the craft, discipline, and creative voice to share stories that matter on stage, on film, in studios, and in your community.
From ballet and modern dance to jazz and improvisation, your classes will prioritize clean technique, artistry, and safe training in a wide range of dance styles. You can study composition and storytelling through movement, explore anatomy and dancer health, and perform in concerts and showcases designed to help sharpen your stagecraft. You’ll also have opportunities to examine how faith and dance intersect, studying ways movement can serve the Church, the classroom, and the broader arts world.
If you’ve been searching for dance degree programs where your artistry and your values both thrive, our BA in Dance can offer a rare blend of conservatory-style practice, liberal-arts breadth, and a faith-informed approach to creativity.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 24, 2026
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Study Multiple Dance Styles
Your coursework will cover ballet, modern dance, jazz, improvisation, and choreography. These areas can help you build technical range while studying how different forms of movement communicate meaning. Studio courses also emphasize alignment, body awareness, and safe movement habits.
Connect Dance, Faith, and Service
Dance at Liberty is studied as both an art form and a way to serve others. You will explore how movement can support worship, ministry, education, and community engagement. This focus can help you think about your creative work through a Christian worldview. It also gives you space to consider how you can use your gifts with humility and purpose.
Build Creative and Academic Depth
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance includes studio practice along with courses in dance history, kinesiology, and pedagogy. You will study how movement develops across cultures, traditions, and performance settings. This mix of practice and study can help you understand dance as a physical, creative, and cultural language.
Gain Support from Experienced Faculty Mentors
You’ll study under professors who are both skilled practitioners and passionate educators. They can guide you in developing your technique, deepening your understanding of dance history, and navigating the intersection of faith and art in today’s dance industry.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dance?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Artistic director
- Choreographer
- Movement trainer
- Professional dancer
- Studio owner
#2 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #2 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com for 2026.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s in Dance Degree?
Your degree in dance will combine studio intensity with academic depth. You can expect comprehensive technique classes in ballet, modern dance, and jazz; coursework in improvisation, dance composition, and storytelling through movement; and studies in kinesiology with a focus on dancer health and wellness. You can also explore pedagogy and career preparation, allowing you to build tools for auditions, portfolios, and professional networking. Faith integration appears across the curriculum as you consider how movement can function in worship, education, and ministry environments.
Academically, the program can help you think critically about dance as both an art form and a cultural language. You’ll study the historical evolution of movement, examine global dance traditions, and explore how style and culture influence performance aesthetics. Courses in dance history and cultural studies can deepen your appreciation for the diversity of the field while encouraging you to develop your own creative voice rooted in purpose and understanding.
This bachelor’s degree in dance also emphasizes the connection between physical excellence and spiritual integrity. Through subjects such as dance in ministry, you can discover how to translate emotion, stories, and faith into movement that inspires and uplifts. Whether you envision yourself performing, teaching, or creating new works, Liberty’s BA in Dance can help you refine your craft while shaping your heart for service and artistic leadership.
Featured Dance Courses
DNCE 103 – Dance Health and Wellness
DNCE 106 – Contemporary Modern Dance Technique I
DNCE 107 – Jazz Dance Technique I
DNCE 430 – Dance Pedagogy
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon)
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BA in Dance?
Performance-Ready Facilities on a Vibrant Campus
Liberty’s campus provides professional-level spaces where your art can come alive. You can rehearse in modern dance studios, perform in state-of-the-art theatres, and access costume and technical support for productions.
A Chance to See How Performance and Choreography Intertwine
Throughout the program, you will study composition and choreography while exploring how movement communicates ideas, emotions, and stories. During your capstone, you will bring together the knowledge, techniques, and artistic perspectives developed throughout the program in a culminating dance project. This experience can help you refine your creative voice while thoughtfully expressing purpose, meaning, and artistry through movement.
Opportunities Beyond the Studio
Our campus offers countless ways to stay active and inspired beyond your dance coursework. From student organizations and worship collectives to outreach opportunities and campus events, you can engage with peers who are passionate about making a difference.
Room to Collaborate Across the Arts
The School of Communication and the Arts brings together dancers, actors, filmmakers, and designers in 1 dynamic, collaborative environment. You’ll have opportunities to work on interdisciplinary projects, explore production design, and connect with students from other creative majors who can help bring your vision to life.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Student in the Bachelor’s Degree in Dance?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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