The BA in Dance at Rutgers University–New Brunswick offers you a comprehensive liberal arts education with a specialized focus on the art and practice of dance. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you seek to deepen your understanding of movement, performance, and choreography within a vibrant academic setting. You will explore diverse dance forms, from modern and ballet to jazz and African diasporic practices, gaining a nuanced perspective on dance as a cultural and historical phenomenon. No audition is required, making this program accessible for students passionate about dance.
You will engage in a rigorous curriculum studied full-time on campus over four years, completing 41 credits in dance at the Mason Gross School of the Arts. Your studies will encompass a wide range of subjects including dance appreciation, improvisation, choreography, production, kinesiology, and specialized movement practices. Throughout your degree, you will develop critical analytical skills and practical performance techniques. You will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of dance, prepared for further study or diverse career paths within the performing arts and related fields.