The Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance offers classes in the four main dance disciplines-- Modern, Ballet, Jazz and Tap--within a broad Liberal Arts environment. Areas of concentration are offered that mirror your career goals.

The B.A. program provides a well-rounded curriculum in advanced dance technical studies (ballet, modern dance, tap and jazz). Other courses of study include dance history, dance composition and pedagogy in accordance with liberal arts courses appropriate to career goals. B.A. Dance students may also minor in Business/Business Technology, Psychology, or Theatre.

Dancers who pursue the B.A. degree are preparing for careers not only in performance but also in teaching, arts management, dance medicine, movement therapy, dance journalism, and dance research.

The Dance majors are housed within the Dean College School of Dance. Students majoring in Dance are not only exposed to an in-depth curriculum in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance, they also have the opportunity to audition for and be a part of many exciting on-campus productions, including the highly recognized Dean Dance Company. Both A.A. and B.A. candidates have an added option that is available to only a few select colleges: a nationally credited independent study at the world-renowned Alvin Ailey Dance Center in New York City.

In addition to classroom courses in dance and other performing arts, students can participate in Dean College theatre and dance productions. Upon completion of the program, students may take advanced studies in dance, dance education, or musical theatre, or pursue professional opportunities as performers or choreographers.

The B.A. curriculum focuses on intense dance technical studies within a broader context of advanced dance academic studies and advanced Liberal Arts studies. The B.A. degree leads to preparation for careers in performing, teaching, dance history, choreography, directing, dance medicine, and dance journalism.


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