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BA Theatre and Dance
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Program snapshot
Admissions
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Study AbroadProgram Recognition
•BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum
•48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms
•12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes
Performance & Productions
•Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)
•Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms
•Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training
•6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre
Notable Alumni
•Catherine Keener two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton
•Callie Thorne known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)
Professional Development
•Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program
•Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)
•Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops
•90+ study abroad programs available
Academic info
Snapshot
3.70
Avg GPA (W)
68%
Admit Rate
school-wide
74%
Grad Rate
1.8K
Enrollment
$68K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$29,822
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$63,960
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$20,076
$30-48k$21,528
$48-75k$28,299
$75-110k$28,639
$110k+$33,956
Program info updated May 24, 1:03 AM
Program Highlights
Program Recognition
•BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum
•48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms
•12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes
Performance & Productions
•Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)
•Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms
•Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training
•6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre
Notable Alumni
•Catherine Keener two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton
•Callie Thorne known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)
Professional Development
•Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program
•Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)
•Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops
•90+ study abroad programs available
Program Recognition
•BA Theatre and Dance with a Dance Track emphasis within a liberal arts curriculum
•48-credit major emphasizing technique, choreography, anatomy, and global dance forms
•12:1 student-faculty ratio with small class sizes
Performance & Productions
•Dance Company participation from introductory through advanced levels (4+ semesters)
•Training in jazz, ballet, West African Mande dance, and global dance forms
•Integration of anatomy coursework (Human Anatomy and Physiology) into dance training
•6-8 department productions annually on the Weber Theatre main stage and Kresge Experimental Theatre
Notable Alumni
•Catherine Keener two-time Academy Award nominee (Being John Malkovich, Capote), began acting at Wheaton
•Callie Thorne known for Rescue Me (FX, 7 seasons), Homicide: Life on the Street (NBC)
Professional Development
•Access to the National Theater Institute via the 12 College Exchange Program
•Students compete at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (ACTF Region 1)
•Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program brings professional artists for master classes and workshops
•90+ study abroad programs available
Updated May 24, 1:03 AM
