Program Recognition
•Bullet: Integrative, cross-disciplinary approach to dance training
•Bullet: Open to all students from beginning to experienced dancers — no audition required
•Bullet: 45 credit hours covering modern, ballet, jazz, pilates, yoga, and more
•Bullet: NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)
•Bullet: 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio — all courses taught by professional faculty
•Bullet: Undergraduate-only programs — no competing with grad students for positions
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Appalachian Dance Ensemble concerts each fall and spring via open auditions
•Bullet: Dance majors and minors given first priority in casting
•Bullet: Open to all interested students from any degree program
Professional Development
•Bullet: 91% of graduates since 2012 employed or in graduate/professional study
•Bullet: Develop as dancers, choreographers, writers, and theorists
•Bullet: 16 departmental scholarships available after first year
