Core curriculum in dance emphasizes developing performance skills through the study of technique, and fostering creative abilities through the study of choreography. Other major coursework provides a broad knowledge in dance history, ethnology, kinesiology, music and the teaching of dance.
The Dance Division is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.? Entrance and graduation requirements are in compliance with standards set by the Association.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Approximately 70% of our graduates continue in the field of dance and related arts. Career opportunities available to the dance graduate include preparation and/or studies leading to the following:
- Choreographer for concert, theater, video, film, fashion, or public events;
- Dancer in companies or theatrical productions;
- Company manager or arts administrator;
- Studio teacher of children and adults in modern, ballet, jazz, African technique; teaching in university programs, K-12 programs;
- Body-based therapeutic work such as Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals, massage therapy, physical therapy, exercise physiology, dance movement therapist;
- Dance critic or dance-related cultural historian, writing in dance;
- Graduate study in dance
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