American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) - Collegiate Program - STUDY IN NY + LA: DANCE THEATRE CERTIFICATE TO DANCE BFA
211 West 61st Street New York, NY 10023 | 6305 Yucca Street Los Angeles, CA 90028
30 hours/week
Not company affiliated
Double major offering unknown
Offers early graduation
Study abroad offering unknown
Styles: General Classical, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, Other
Description
The Dance Theatre Certificate to BFA Program begins at AMDA’s NY Campus where a strong foundation of ballet, jazz, and tap dance technique is developed to connect mind and body with each individual’s own creative and imaginative resources. Training is designed to expand the dancer’s repertoire with a palette of disciplines relevant to today’s theatrical productions. In addition to dance technique courses, this program provides focused study in singing, musical theatre, and acting. Experience an introductory level of General Education courses designed to complement AMDA's performance training. This portion of this program culminates in an original capstone performance experience. Performance training in the final four semesters of the BFA in Dance expands to include contemporary, hip-hop, jazz-funk, heels, and world dance styles. By working with some of the industry’s most sought after choreographers, dancers blend enhanced levels of choreographic precision with insightful storytelling skills. Additionally, there are a myriad of production opportunities for which students may audition. General Education courses provide for an even broader range of topics, continuing to deepen an artist’s understanding of the world while refining the ability to reason and communicate. Special attention is paid to the use of digital media for performing artists, access to visiting industry professionals and a final showcase performance. Note: By completing the NY Certificate Program, students earn 60 credits towards the 120 credits needed to fulfill the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Students on this track will seamlessly transition from the NY Campus into the remaining four semesters at AMDA’s LA Campus to complete a BFA Degree.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
10/21/24-06/06/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
- None ProvidedHousing - Unavailable 
Session Description
First Term DT1200Acting I: Foundations DT1400Voice Production and Speech I DT1500Dance I: Theatre Dance DT1510Dance I: Tap DT1520Dance I: Jazz DT1541CORE: Modern Technique DT1542CORE: Modern Improvisation & Technique DT1543CORE: Ballet Technique DT1544CORE: Pas de Deux DT1546CORE: Women’s Ballet DT1547CORE: Men’s Ballet DT1550Dance History & Application I DT1690Vocal Performance: Beginning Technique Second Term DT2300Musical Theatre I: Techniques DT2200Acting II: Scene Study DT2500Dance II: Theatre Dance DT2510Dance II: Tap DT2520Dance II: Jazz DT2530Theatrical Gymnastics I DT2541CORE: Modern Technique DT2542CORE: Modern Improvisation & Technique DT2543CORE: Ballet Technique DT2544CORE: Pas de Deux DT2545CORE: Variations DT2546CORE: Women’s Ballet DT2547CORE: Men’s Ballet DT2550Dance History and Application II DT2600Individual Voice I* Third Term DT3300Musical Theatre II: Performance Styles DT3500Dance III: Theatre Dance DT3510Dance III: Tap DT3520Dance III: Jazz DT3530Theatrical Gymnastics II DT3400Voice Production and Speech II DT3541CORE: Modern Technique DT3542CORE: Modern Improvisation & Technique DT3543CORE: Ballet Technique DT3544CORE: Pas de Deux DT3545CORE: Variations DT3546CORE: Women’s Ballet DT3547CORE: Men’s Ballet DT3550Dance History and Application III DT3600Individual Voice II* Fourth Term DT4100Dance Theatre Showcase** DT4200Student Choreography Workshop** DT4201Acting III: Skill and Technique DT4262Cold Readings DT4266Monolouges for Auditions*** DT4310Musical Theatre Preparation for Auditions*** DT4320Music Literacy DT4400Intermediate Voice Production and Speech DT4510Dance IV: Tap*** DT4541CORE: Modern Technique DT4542CORE: Modern Improvisation & Technique DT4543CORE: Ballet Technique DT4544Dance IV: Combinations**** DT4545CORE: Variations DT4548CORE: Ballet Leaps and Turns DT4600Individual Voice III* DT4700Career Preperation DT4710Audition Preperation Seminar Fifth Semester DC_11_Core Techniques* (choose 1 of 4)1.0 DNO301Dance Theatre Company V2.0 DN304Dance Theatre: Kinetic Storytelling2.0 AC318Career Preparation1.0 AC226Wardrobe, Make-Up and Hair1.0 DN_11_Dance Discipline (Ballet or Jazz)1.0 DN_11_Dance Specialty (Latin Jazz or Haitian Dance)1.0 General Education Selection 13.0 General Education Selection 23.0 Total Credits15.0 Sixth Semester DC_11_Core Techniques* (choose 2 of 4)2.0 DNO302Dance Theatre Company VI2.0 DN342Dance Theatre: Kinetic Storytelling for the Camera I2.0 DN_11_Dance Discipline (Ballet or Jazz)1.0 DN_11_Dance Specialty (Tap or Bollywood)1.0 Select one of the following elective courses:1.0 PI233-251Finding Your Voice: Rotational Offering General Education Selection 13.0 General Education Selection 23.0 Total Credits15.0 Total Third Year Program Credits30.0 Seventh Semester D__11_Core Techniques* (choose 2 of 4)2.0 DNB111-113Ballet1.0 DNJ111-113Jazz1.0 DNO401Dance Theatre Company VII2.0 PI244Original Content Creation1.5 DN_11_Dance Specialty (Ballroom or Latin Fusion)1.0 DN_11_Dance Specialty (Song and Dance or Street Jazz/Jazz Funk)1.0 Select one of the following elective courses:1.5 AC122Improvisation I: Foundations SC100Stage Combat I: Unarmed Select one of the following elective courses:1.0 AC422Art of the Monologue PI233-251Finding Your Voice: Rotational Offering General Education Selection3.0 Total Credits15.5 Eighth Semester DCC111-113Core Techniques: Contemporary Foundations*1.0 DCM111-113Core Techniques: Modern Foundations*1.0 DCS111-113Core Techniques: Broadway Styles/Theatre Dance*1.0 DCZ111-113Core Techniques: Commercial Jazz*1.0 DN_11_Dance Discipline (Ballet or Jazz)1.0 DN303Dance Theatre: Audition Techniques1.0 DN410Dance Theatre: Reels1.5 DN430Dance Theatre Production Showcase4.0 DN420Industry and Networking1.5 DN_11_Dance Specialty (Heels or Hip-Hop)1.0 DN_11_Dance Specialty (Tap or Contemporary Partnering)1.0 Total Credits15.0 Total Fourth Year Program Credits30.5 Total Program Credits121.0 – 121.5
