Program Recognition
•Mentors both majors and non-majors in a nurturing dance community
•11:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 100% of courses taught by faculty
•Major (35 credits) and minor (21 credits) available
Training
•Multiple dance companies and performance opportunities
•Courses in technique, composition, dance history, culture, teaching methods, and kinesiology
•Mainstage and student-choreographed concert performances
•Annual Christmas in Christ Chapel performance, a tradition since 1973
Professional Development
•Alumni pursuing graduate study at Purdue University and University of Minnesota
•Alumni working with Flying Foot Forum, Collide Theatrical Dance, and Zenon Dance School
•Career paths include performance, arts management, choreography, artistic direction, and movement-based therapy
Location
•One hour from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
•Access to Minnesota's thriving performing arts culture