Training
•Bullet: Technique classes in ballet, modern, and jazz — must achieve Level III in one style and Level IV in another for graduation
•Bullet: Focus on technical abilities, choreographic skill, and dance-related electives
•Bullet: Cross-disciplinary coursework available in other departments
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Newcomb Dance Company (founded 1984, 40+ years) presents two original concerts per year
•Bullet: Young Performers and Above the Oaks studio series each semester in McWilliams 300
•Bullet: Work under faculty direction and professional guest artists through the Guest Artist Program (active since the 1970s)
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: BFA candidates audition by invitation in spring of sophomore year
•Bullet: 15-credit Dance minor also available
•Bullet: 400+ students enrolled in dance classes per semester across the department
