The Dance BA at Dean College offers you a comprehensive pathway into the dynamic world of dance, blending conservatory-level training with a robust liberal arts education. This undergraduate degree is ideal for aspiring dancers, choreographers, and educators seeking to hone their craft while developing a broad understanding of dance history, pedagogy, and the business of the arts. You will explore diverse techniques and performance theories, preparing you for a multifaceted career in the performing arts. Dean College is dedicated to fostering your creativity and professional growth within this vibrant discipline.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts in Dance is structured over four years, immersing you in a curriculum that includes intensive technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and hip hop, alongside modules in rhythmic analysis, dance composition, and performance theory. You will gain practical experience through rehearsal and performance opportunities, and develop essential professional skills via courses like "The Business of the Biz" and "Career Connections." Graduates will be well-prepared to pursue further studies or launch their careers in performance, choreography, teaching, or arts administration.