The Dance (B.A.) at Rowan University is crafted for aspiring artists who seek to explore the dynamic and expressive world of dance through rigorous technical training and creative exploration. You will delve into diverse movement forms, from modern dance and ballet to jazz and world dance, alongside developing your choreographic voice in dance composition and theatre workshops. This undergraduate program is ideal for students passionate about the physical, emotional, and intellectual dimensions of dance, preparing you to understand its historical context and its vital role in contemporary artistic expression.
You will engage in a comprehensive, full-time, on-campus learning experience over four years, balancing intensive technique classes with theoretical study and practical performance. The curriculum emphasizes a strong technical foundation, creative expression through choreography, and essential performance experience, including opportunities for a senior project. You will also explore the interdisciplinary connections between dance and theatre, music, and visual arts, graduating with a versatile skill set ready for professional careers in performance, choreography, education, or related creative industries.