Dance Major Related Careers
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The Dance major curriculum includes dance technique, repertory, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, and optional Pilates certification. In addition, you will take a strong science core and complete requirements in arts and humanities. Modern dance and ballet are requirements in the dance major curriculum, and you can also elect to study jazz, musical theatre, tap, dances of the African Diaspora, hip-hop, and social dance. You will have technique classes and repertory rehearsals daily, as well as work in improvisation, composition, and choreography several days a week. The dance major is a program rich in artistic integrity and disciplined dance training, and also provides a strong academic and theoretical core that is essential to producing wholly integrated artists and successful dance professionals.
The Dance major required an audition and most students audition before coming to IUB. However, it is sometimes possible for a student to audition in the fall of their first year at IUB and then join the major their second year. Students who want to join the Dance major during their second year should be aware that it is possible but difficult to finish the program in three years. Students who are interested in joining the program during their second year may consider taking courses from the Dance minor.
For more information about the Dance major, check out the Contemporary Dance Program website.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Dance program is competitive. Application is accepted three times per year and requires an audition. For more detailed information view the Contemporary Dance Program Application Process webpage.
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