The school recently moved into the Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center, a facility made possible by $14.7 million in donations. The state-of-the art building houses dance studios, a body conditioning studio, student warm-up areas, a media and study center, dance archives and conference rooms.

The School of Dance fosters a professional environment devoted to performance, art and education for dance students. Courses give students the theoretical, historical and theatrical perspectives of dance that they need to succeed at a professional company or theater. The school's strong foundation in dance technique, coupled with OU's outstanding liberal arts tradition, produces dancers who are poised for success.

In addition to the university's admissions requirements, prospective Modern Dance students audition for the School of Dance as part of the application process. Students who are interested in joining OU's Modern Dance program should check the school's Web site for the annual audition schedule and more information about admissions.

Degree Options

A Modern Dance student graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance degree, with an emphasis in modern dance. The School of Dance also offers a Master of Fine Arts in Dance degree with an emphasis in performance, pedagogy or choreography.