Program Recognition
•Customizable degree integrating dance with other areas of interest within liberal arts environment
•Undergraduate-only program with 50-52 credit hours within the major
•BA requires four semesters of foreign language, BS does not
•Accredited by NAST and NASD
Training
•Focus on dance pedagogy with pedagogy and advanced pedagogy courses
•Technique courses include West African, hip-hop, jazz, tap, musical theatre dance, ballet, and modern
•Values all movement techniques equally with various levels offered
•Opportunities in choreography, dance history and research, body conditioning and anatomy
Notable Alumni
•Billy Blanken — Principal with Amy Marshall Dance Company; principal guest artist with Brooklyn Ballet •Cristina Gustaitis — NYC professional dancer with Treeline Dance Works and MachineHistrionica Dance
•Jen Donohoo — Jeff Award-winning performer; guest faculty at Joffrey and Lou Conte Dance Studio
Professional Development
•Proactive career preparation with portfolio development
•Personalized senior capstone combining passion for dance with career preparation
•Teaching assistant positions available for dance courses
•Past students have paired degree with business (studio ownership) and psychology (dance therapy)
