The Department of Theatre and Dance is a nationally recognized program offering exceptional pre-professional training in a liberal arts setting. As a student, you’ll have opportunities to study abroad, take workshops with internationally renowned guest artists and industry professionals, and get involved in projects that have a real-world impact.

Theatre Major Programs
Ball State theatre students perform on stage.

Theatre BFA

Our Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre offers exceptional pre-professional training in a liberal arts setting. You will participate in our vibrant and diverse production season collaborating with faculty, guest artists, and fellow students across various disciplines. Choose from options like Musical Theatre, Acting, and Design and Technology. Learn more.

Ball State theatre set design.

Theatre BA/BS

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Theatre offers a liberal arts focus with a more flexible curriculum. There are a wide variety of production opportunities for BA/BS Theatre students that will allow you to collaborate with faculty, guest artists, and fellow students across various disciplines. Choose from options like Design and Technology, Directing/Stage Management, and Theatre Creation. Learn more.

Teaching Major in Theatre BA/BS

Our Teaching Major in Theatre Bachelor of Art or Science (BA/BS) offers has the power to change lives. Students are challenged to continually develop their own artistic voice while gaining the knowledge and skill set to teach, inspire, and foster the growth of the next generation of young theatre artists. Learn more.

Dance Programs

Curious about what Ball State’s Dance Major Programs have to offer? Learn the differences between the BFA and BA/BS degrees, what you’ll study, and how each path can help shape your unique journey in the arts.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

 

Ball state dance students performing on stage.

Dance BFA

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance is designed for students seeking intensive, pre-professional training. This program provides a strong foundation in technique, performance, and choreography while fostering artistic growth and career preparedness. Learn more.

Ball State dance student in class.

Dance BA/BS

Our Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in dance supports students in developing a broad knowledge of dance and applying it to other areas of interest in diverse ways within a liberal arts environment. Learn more.

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Dance

A Minor in Dance is designed for students who want to keep dance as part of their lives while they major in another field and for performers who want to expand their dance abilities. Learn more.

Ball State students work with Sutton Foster.

Directing for the Stage

A Minor in Directing for the Stage provides students with a strong foundation in text analysis, staging, and hands-on directing experience. Learn more.

 

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Technical Theatre

A minor in Technical Theatre is for you if you want learn about what goes on off-stage during productions. You can study scenery, costume, lighting, sound, stage management, and more. Learn more.

Ball State student works on theatre makeup.

Technical Theatre for Non Majors

A minor in Technical Theatre for Non Majors allows students to explore various aspects of technical theatre and gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in areas such as stagecraft, scenic design, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Learn more.

theatre production on stage

Theatre

A minor in theatre will let you explore your passion while studying a major in another department or school. You’ll learn from the same dedicated, nationally recognized faculty who teach our major programs all while choosing electives tailored to your interests. Learn more.