Discover new ways of expressing yourself through movement while mastering your technique in our dance degree program.
Join a dance program combining conservatory-style training in ballet, contemporary and jazz with boundless professional opportunities to prepare you for a successful career in dance as a performer, choreographer, teacher or arts administrator.
Recognized as one of the top dance programs in New York, we treat dance as both an art form and an area of academic inquiry, and emphasize individual exploration. Through studio work, performance, creation, study and even internships, you’ll take your dance skills to the next level and develop your unique artistic voice.
Students in our program also benefit from direct access to the dance world in nearby New York City, just a short distance away from our main campus in Garden City. You’ll have many opportunities to see performances by world-famous companies, attend workshops, earn internships and build professional connections that will help you launch your career.
Adelphi’s dance program is unique—I tailored my experience to my interests while gaining a strong foundation in concert dance. Professors recommended dance intensives, city performances and valuable internships.
Kellsee Lynch ’22
BFA in Dance
Student Opportunities and Hands-On Learning
Your dance education at Adelphi will be filled with opportunities to blossom as an artist. You’ll work extensively in the studio with faculty mentors, perform on stages on and off campus, and attend performances in New York City and earn internships with professional companies there.
Professional Relationships and Internships
Elevate your dance technique and skill through career-focused training, preparing you for a successful career in dance. Benefit from Adelphi’s proximity to New York City with access to performances by renowned companies and opportunities for dance-related internships.
Perform in Works by Renowned Choreographers
Perform works by major contemporary and classic choreographers such as Hannah Garner, Paul Taylor, Omar Román De Jesús, Frederick Earl Mosley, Larry Keigwin, Doug Varone and Takehiro Ueyama as well as by expert dance faculty.
Creative Exploration and Innovation
Creative work is at the heart of your dance education at Adelphi. Our dance faculty lead projects that challenge students to push boundaries, experiment with new forms, and engage with pressing artistic and cultural themes. As a dance major, you might:
- Choreograph original works
- Collaborate on ensemble-based projects
- Explore dance film, multimedia, and digital storytelling
- Present your work at Adelphi’s Scholarship and Creative Works Conference, festivals and competitions
The SPARK Center (Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research and Knowledge) supports undergraduate artists with project funding, mentorship, and resources to bring ambitious dance projects to life.
A Study in Movement
Sarah Marino ’25, a dance major with a communications minor, honed her craft through a SPARK summer research fellowship. “As a dancer,” she says, “movement is my first language.”
High School Programs
High school students who love dance can participate in hands-on experiences at Adelphi that show what college-level dance study is like. Through workshops and event-style dance programs, students get to move, learn techniques, and work with faculty and current students in a supportive environment.
