Founded in 1954, Beijing Dance Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Beijing Dance Academy (BDA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BDA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.