BA/BS in Dance

The dance major approaches dance as a stage art and as a way of understanding the motion and expression of the human body. Training covers contemporary and world dance forms, classical ballet, choreography, and performance, and students connect dance to theatre, music, and visual art. Students choose performance studies or movement studies. The performance track develops advanced technique and culminates in a senior choreography or performance project. The movement track lets students pair dance with biology, neuroscience, anthropology, or other disciplines, and adds anatomy, body mechanics, and motion study. Dance courses also cover the history of American concert dance and world dance traditions. Ensemble work and collaboration are part of the experience, and many students build lifelong connections through the dance community.