Performance and Choreography

The Bachelor of 美术 (B.F.A.) curriculum provides a foundation on which to build a career as a performer, 编舞或老师. Core curriculum in dance emphasizes developing performance skills through the study of technique, and fostering creative abilities through the study of choreography. 其他 major coursework provides a broad knowledge in dance history, 民族学, 运动机能学, music and the teaching of dance.

The 舞蹈学院 is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of 跳舞. Entrance and graduation requirements are in compliance with standards set by the Association.

The first year of the program introduces the dancer to the expectations of the school for its pre-professional training program.

The second year of the program deepens the discipline and practice of dance for the B.F.A. major in Choreography and Performance. Students are expected to devote more time to their work outside the usual class period.

The third year intensifies focus on training and the application of knowledge in a variety of areas including 运动机能学 and teaching courses. A Junior choreography project is undertaken in the spring of the junior year to prepare the B.F.A. major for the senior capstone project work.

The final year refines the dancer's technique, choreographic production and concert management in a senior choreographic project. Students who have an interest in teaching may be invited to teach under supervision.

机会 Upon Graduation

Approximately 70% of our graduates continue in the field of dance and related arts. Career opportunities available to the dance graduate include preparation and/or studies leading to the following:

• Choreographer for concert, theater, video, film, fashion, or public events
• 跳舞r in companies or theatrical productions
• Company manager or arts administrator
• Studio teacher of children and adults in modern, 芭蕾舞, 爵士乐, African technique; teaching in university programs, k - 12项目
• Body-based therapeutic work such as Pilates, Bartenieff基本面, 按摩疗法, 物理治疗, 运动生理学, 舞蹈动作治疗师
• 跳舞 critic or dance-related cultural historian, writing in dance
• 舞蹈研究生学习

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