Dance & Musical Theatre School

Turn Your Passion for Performance Into a Degree

Looking for college-level dance training on Long Island? The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Musical Theatre at Five Towns College provides intensive, professional-track training in dancing, singing, and acting for students preparing for careers in the performing arts.

Musical Theatre students develop their skills through conservatory-style training, staged productions, individualized instruction, and performance opportunities.

Develop Your Skills as a Triple-Threat Performer

The B.F.A. in Musical Theatre includes 19 required semester-long dance classes, providing extensive training throughout the program in areas such as:

• Ballet
• Jazz
• Tap
• Hip-hop
• Theatrical dance
• Advanced dance skills
• Choreography
• Dance ensemble and public performance

Students also receive weekly private voice lessons and intensive acting instruction, developing the integrated singing, dancing, and acting skills required for musical theatre.

If you’ve been searching for dance colleges near you or a college where dance is an important part of professional performance training, Five Towns College offers an intensive dance curriculum within its B.F.A. in Musical Theatre.

Prepare for a Career in Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre students work with experienced faculty and industry professionals while gaining performance experience through fully staged productions and other performance opportunities.

Training includes musical theatre styles ranging from the Golden Age through contemporary Broadway, along with dance techniques and styles used in professional theatre.

The B.F.A. culminates in a Senior Showcase, where students perform for agents, casting directors, and other industry professionals.

Located in Dix Hills, Long Island, Five Towns College provides a focused, creative environment for aspiring performers within reach of New York City’s professional theatre industry.