Program Recognition
•Nationally recognized dance program with 30+ years of excellence
•One of only 39 U.S. universities accredited in all four major arts
•Dance Department earned top honors at regional ACDA Conference
Facilities
•Bitsy Irby Visual Arts and Dance Center: five professional dance studios and performance theatre
•42,756-square-foot state-of-the-art facility
Unique Features
•Full-time athletic trainer dedicated to dancers (one of few programs nationally)
•Live music accompaniment in dance classes
•Pilates certification available through Balanced Body
•DOXA student-led dance organization
•National Honor Society for Dance Art (NHSDA) chapter
Guest Artists & Performances
•Renowned guest artists each semester for master classes and choreography
•Faculty, guest artist, and student choreography showcased in concerts
•Project Dance national event hosted on campus
Degree Flexibility
•85 credits in dance including 34 credits of technical studies
•High School Apprentice Program for ages 15+
•Fifth-year free promise for double majors
