The B.F.A. in Dance (Ballet or Modern concentrations) offers professional preparation, which includes extensive study in Studio Technique, Choreographic Studies, and Dance Studies. The focus of this degree is the development of dancers who will enter the professional world of dance/arts as performers and choreographers. Beyond the expectations for continuing opportunities for performance, students selecting the B.F.A. will develop and present solo and group senior choreographic projects. The BFA in Dance Performance offers professional preparation, which includes extensive study in Studio Technique, Choreographic Studies and Dance Theory. The focus of this degree is the development of dancers who will enter the professional world of dance/arts as performers and choreographers. The philosophy of the Faculty within Dance places equal emphasis on Ballet and Modern Dance and the belief that these techniques are mutually supportive in developing a more well prepared dancer/choreographer for the 21st Century. Although students may request a specific focus in one of these disciplines, it is the expectation that students will maintain continuous study in both as well as in elective dance techniques. In addition to ongoing opportunities in performance in faculty, guest artist and student works, Performance Majors will complete Senior Choreographic Projects to include the creation and performance of Solo and Group Works.