Dance Major

Description: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon. Includes instruction in technique, choreography, Laban notation, dance history and criticism, and dance production. Is Dance the right major for you?
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Dance Major

What Kinds of Students Major in Dance?

Students who major in dance are creative, imaginative and expressive. These students are able to express their artistic abilities by drawing, painting, movement, and performance. These students enjoy hobbies that include attendance at live performance or art exhibits. They must be physically well conditioned to perform well.

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What Courses Do Dance Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Dance majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Ballet
  • Classical Technique
  • Dance Composition
  • Dance Criticism
  • Dance History
  • Dance Philosophy
  • Dance Production
  • Dance Repertory
  • Modern Dance
  • Movement and Body Alignment
  • Rhythmic Analysis

What other majors are related to Dance?

Specializations In This Major

Various specializations related to a major in Dance may be offered by colleges and universities. These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest to you. A few of these specializations related to this field include, but are not limited to: