The curriculum for dance majors emphasizes technique and performance in ballet, modern and jazz dance disciplines. Students receive comprehensive training and experience in choreography, as well as dance as an art form. An audition is required for acceptance to the program, as well as placement in the appropriate technique classes.

The knowledge of dance technique, history, biomechanics, kinesiology, choreography, music forms, and literature gained from a major in Dance forms a strong foundation for careers in the arts. Dance majors may become career performers or choreographers, or may incorporate skills and background learned in the major to work in education, outreach, therapy, arts advocacy, and fitness promotion. Dance, like many majors, teaches content and skills that can be applied to a wide variety of career fields. This major does not restrict you to a specific field. The career fields most closely related to this major are competitive. Many individuals who graduate with bachelor’s degrees in this major establish paying careers in other fields.