Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) is the only professional dance education institution in China, and it is also the most comprehensive and largest well-known dance institution in the world today, and is known as the "cradle of dancers".

Beijing Dance Academy was founded in 1954, formerly known as Beijing Dance School. 1978 Beijing Dance Academy was officially approved by the Ministry of Culture. 1999, granting master's degree in dance; In 2005, he was awarded the Master of Arts (MFA) degree; 20 10, the college and Peking University jointly trained doctoral students; 20 12 and the central conservatory of music jointly trained the master.

As of 20 14 and 12, the school covers an area of 57,333 square meters (86 mu); 15 teaching institutions, 5 undergraduate majors. There are more than 500 faculty members, including 22 professors, 330 full-time teachers and 95 technical titles above sub-high. The College of Continuing Education has about 3,500 full-time students and more than 400 students.