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1,241 Performing Arts and Dance Degree Programs

Berlin, Germany
BA
3 years
On-Campus
English

London, United Kingdom
MA
12 months
On-Campus
English

Helsinki, Finland
MA
2 years
On-Campus
English, Finnish

Espoo, Finland
MA
2 years
On-Campus
English

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Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
Italian

Riverside, USA
Associate of Arts
1 year
On-Campus
English

Seville, Spain
Bachelor's degree
4 years
On-Campus
Spanish

Canterbury, United Kingdom
BA
3 years
On-Campus
English


Eindhoven, Netherlands (+1 more)
Bachelor's degree
4 years
On-Campus
English

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
BA
3 years
On-Campus
English


Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
BA
6 semesters
On-Campus
English

San Mateo, USA
Associate of Arts
2 years
On-Campus
English

San Bruno, USA
Associate of Arts
2 years
On-Campus
English

Online Australia
Bachelor's degree
6 semesters
On-Campus
English

Milan, Italy
MA
2 years
On-Campus
Italian, English
Learn more about Performing Arts and Dance degree programs
You'll spend your time in Performing Arts and Dance programs doing exactly what the name suggests: performing, creating, and studying the craft from every angle. Whether your focus is contemporary dance, theater, musical performance, or production design, this field covers both the artistry and the theory behind it.
The learning environment fosters creative risk-taking and collaborative expression across disciplines. Through applied coursework, you'll develop technical skills specific to your area, such as choreographic composition, stage direction, vocal technique, or movement analysis. Many programs also include modules in arts administration, production management, and audience development, giving you a fuller picture of how the performing arts sector actually works.
Graduates move into careers as performers, choreographers, directors, and arts educators. You'll also find paths in casting, talent management, community arts programming, and cultural event coordination. Some go on to postgraduate study in areas like dramaturgy or performance research. The skills you develop in this field, from physical precision to ensemble work and live presentation, translate well across the broader creative and entertainment industries.