Introduction
In the course of their Dance degree, students will be immersed in the study and practice of dance and evaluate contemporary thinking about dance and related arts.
Why Consider a Dance Major?
The BA degree in Dance offers comprehensive training in dance technique, choreography, dance science, somatics, dance history, arts activism, and pedagogy. The BA allows students to tailor their coursework to further their individual interests and is designed to prepare students for a variety of dance-related careers after college. This degree is constructed for students wishing to double-major in dance and another discipline.
Student Resources
Department website: Theatre and Dance
Contact information: Kevin Harris, Program Coordinator, Performing Arts 395, 360-650-3876, harri218@wwu.edu
Department advising: Visit the Prospective Dance Students webpage for more information.
Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Career Services Center: Connect major to a career
Sample Careers: Dance, Artistic Director, Arts Management, Dance Teacher, Community Dance Activist, Choreographer
How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
To declare, a student must meet with the Program Advisor and submit an audition video for acceptance into the BA in Dance degree. Students may start this process at any time regardless of completed credits.
Advising tips: Students should seek early departmental advising from the Dance Program Advisor.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
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