Program Recognition
•BS Dance in the Department of Humanities, approved 2009 by University System of Maryland
•HBCU with a focus on African, African American, and Caribbean diasporic dance forms
•120-credit degree covering performance, choreography, cultural studies, and somatics
Training
•Small class sizes of 15-20 students per movement class
•Techniques include Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, African Dance, Tap, Jazz, and Yoga
•Coppin State University Dance Ensemble with auditions every semester
•Fall and Spring Dance Concerts, Studio Night Informal Showings
Professional Development
•Guest choreographers and artists-in-residence program
•Off-campus opportunities including American College Dance Festival
•Internship and professional outreach courses built into the curriculum
•Masterclasses and workshops throughout the year
