Dance
Study Dance at Fordham
About the dance major
Through our innovative BFA program in partnership with the world-famous Ailey School, you’ll study a range of classical and contemporary dance techniques—just steps away from Lincoln Center and Broadway in the heart of New York City. Balance studio training with academic rigor and professional preparation. Study a variety of dance types—from ballet to modern, contemporary to repertory—while completing your liberal arts degree. Here, you’ll expand your artistic and intellectual horizons.
You’ll also have opportunities to perform across the city and build your resume from the ground up as you prepare for a career in today’s diverse dance profession.
Our graduates go on to careers in …
- World-renowned companies like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Martha Graham Dance Company
- Broadway shows and touring productions
- Major cultural institutions like the the Metropolitan Opera and Ballet Hispánico
Dance program profile
Major
Lincoln Center
Program at a glance
of dance graduates in the past five years were employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service or other meaningful endeavors within six months of graduation
Performing Arts
the industry where the greatest number of dance majors find jobs at places like Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Carnegie Hall, New York City Center, and more
year joint program with the Ailey School that combines professional dance training with an exceptional liberal arts education as students attend both institutions full time
state-of-the-art dance studios at the Ailey School
Denise Jefferson Memorial Scholarship
artistic merit scholarship named for former Ailey School director Denise Jefferson awarded to a junior and senior student each year
Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance Benefit Concert
annual spring concert presented by undergraduate BFA students for donors, family, and friends of the Ailey/Fordham BFA in Dance program
Fordham Dance in Action
Dance Program FAQ
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Fordham’s partnership with the Ailey School and location in the heart of NYC mean that you’ll learn from top professionals in the field, with unparalleled opportunities for mentorship and high-caliber performance.
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In addition to performance training, you’ll complete a full liberal arts curriculum allowing you to explore other academic or career interests. At Lincoln Center in the heart of NYC, Fordham students intern at places ranging from global entertainment brands to top media organizations.
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As a dance major, you’ll be prepared for a career in performance or teaching. Our graduates go onto places like the Martha Graham Dance Company, the Radio City Rockettes, the Walt Disney Company, and more.
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At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. Our program will equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing technological landscape.
You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.
Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
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