Dance Performance BA

Dance like everyone’s watching!

Ƶ dancers in dramatic movement in group formation

Put your passion into motion on stage, in the classroom and beyond.

Our exciting program combines a strong foundation in history and theory with rigorous training in style and technique, along with experiential learning opportunities in composition and performance. Our students are prepared to work professionally within a dance troupe, choreograph performances and operate a dance studio.

Career Opportunities

  • Professional Dancer
  • Choreographer
  • Dance Instructor
  • Dance Studio Owner
  • Movement Coach/Therapist
  • Professional Performer

Why Dance Performance? | Why Our Program?

  • Our Bachelor of Arts program includes courses in modern, ballet, jazz, tap, choreography, studio ownership, dance history and more, with faculty who are working professionals.
  • Our students gain performance and training experience through membership in the pre-professional Ƶ Dance Company.
  • Our minor in dance performance enables students from other disciplines, such as music, physical education and theatre, to enhance their skill sets with movement.
  • Topics covered in the include: modern, ballet, jazz, choreography, musical theatre and tap.
Student dancing dramatically in spotlight

More Program Specifics

Understand the courses you’ll take, the curriculum requirements to meet, how you’ll progress through the program, and the concepts you’ll gain mastery of. This program also offers a minor program option. Get all the detailed information you’re looking for.

Upcoming Performances Featuring Our Students

The Ƶ Advantage

Dance performance majors have multiple opportunities to train with national and international guest artists, teachers and choreographers in residence throughout the course of their studies.

Dance Faculty

Hear from a Student

Tyler Louie

Tyler Louie

“My mentors [Ƶ Director of Dance] Angelica Vessella and [Ƶ Associate Professor] Jessica Pearson gave me critiques that were tough to digest sometimes, but I took them with grace. I would struggle with how to change various dance mannerisms but they helped me get through.”

Life-Changing Experiences with the Ƶ Dance Company

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