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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•First dance major offered in West Virginia
•Curriculum covers ballet, modern, jazz, tap, world dance, choreography, dance history, and dance criticism
•Area of emphasis available in Dance Education
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Extensive opportunities: informal dance showcases, annual dance concert, musicals, and local, regional, and national dance festivals and conferences
•Choreographing opportunities for main stage performances
•Affiliated with the American College Dance Association, CORPS de Ballet International, and the National Dance Education Organization
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Creative Consultants program pairs students with accomplished alumni mentors
•Students have attended summer intensives with Paul Taylor Dance Company School (NYC) and North Carolina Dance Theatre School (Charlotte)
•Study abroad opportunities at The ProDanza Italia/USA Workshop in Tuscany, Italy
•Internship opportunities with Walt Disney World (Florida) and Busch Gardens (Virginia)
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art Mary Katherine Wiedebusch Dance Studio with sprung floor, walls of windows, new sound system, and marley floor
•5 theatres of varied sizes and setups at the Canady Creative Arts Center
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double major opportunities available
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Grants available for educational travel and research
Academic info
Snapshot
3.72
Avg GPA (W)
89%
Admit Rate
school-wide
63%
Grad Rate
17,385
Enrollment
$55,939
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$15,634
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$10,104
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,608
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$9,450
$30-48k$12,501
$48-75k$14,179
$75-110k$18,710
$110k+$20,273
Program info updated 3d ago
PROGRAM RECOGNITION
•First dance major offered in West Virginia
•Curriculum covers ballet, modern, jazz, tap, world dance, choreography, dance history, and dance criticism
•Area of emphasis available in Dance Education
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Extensive opportunities: informal dance showcases, annual dance concert, musicals, and local, regional, and national dance festivals and conferences
•Choreographing opportunities for main stage performances
•Affiliated with the American College Dance Association, CORPS de Ballet International, and the National Dance Education Organization
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Creative Consultants program pairs students with accomplished alumni mentors
•Students have attended summer intensives with Paul Taylor Dance Company School (NYC) and North Carolina Dance Theatre School (Charlotte)
•Study abroad opportunities at The ProDanza Italia/USA Workshop in Tuscany, Italy
•Internship opportunities with Walt Disney World (Florida) and Busch Gardens (Virginia)
FACILITIES
•State-of-the-art Mary Katherine Wiedebusch Dance Studio with sprung floor, walls of windows, new sound system, and marley floor
•5 theatres of varied sizes and setups at the Canady Creative Arts Center
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Double major opportunities available
•Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)
•Grants available for educational travel and research
Updated 3d ago
