Dance

Explore the physical disciplines, cultural traditions and expressive possibilities of dance

The Dance Department invites students to investigate embodied knowledge through a broad, interdisciplinary approach that reflects multiple facets of the field of dance. Our curriculum includes the physical and cognitive study of movement practices and techniques, critical inquiry, histories, cultural context, creative exploration, musicality and performance. 

Dance technique courses include ballet, modern, African dance and music forms. Students also have the opportunity to participate in artist residencies, workshops, concerts, and talks with world renowned guest artists and scholars in multiple dance and theater disciplines. The practice of choreography is supported in composition classes and ensembles in collaboration with faculty.