About the course

The University of Montana Dance Program provides a vibrant environment in which students are challenged academically, and encouraged to develop as artists and teachers. Instruction is grounded in tradition while exploring new territory and engaging in their community and the world.

　　Our mission is to inspire and prepare open-minded graduates to enter the professional world as performers, choreographers, and teachers. The foundation of our program is in modern/contemporary dance, however excellent instruction is provided in ballet technique and jazz, improvisation and world dance forms. We encourage creative thinkers who are articulate about their work, technically adept, and are developing a personal voice.

　　The Dance Program is a -knit community of dancers with a supportive, engaged faculty. Our program is innovative and small enough to provide ongoing personal feedback for dance majors. We offer multiple choreographic and teaching opportunities for undergraduate dance majors both on campus and in the greater Missoula community.

　　The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in teaching is designed as a professional training program for serious dancers/artists interested in pursuing a career in the field. Courses cover such areas as modern, ballet, and jazz technique (beginning through advanced levels), 20th-century dance history, world dance, kinesiology, pedagogy, dance as a healing art, and teaching in area schools.

　　Students who choose to pursue a BFA must complete a core curriculum in addition to the courses dancers are assigned for the area of specialization in Teaching Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2024	Missoula
Spring (January), 2025	Missoula
Autumn (August), 2025	Missoula
Spring (January), 2026	Missoula

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Montana

Submit official transcripts, academic records, diplomas, national examination results, certificates or degrees received from all secondary, post-secondary, university and/or professional schools. All academic records must be in the original language accompanied by an English translation. The applicant may make the translation themselves. TOEFL iBT - 70 or higher, TOEFL PBT - 525 or higher, IELTS - 6.0 or higher. To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Montana. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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