Dance Major
What is Dance?
Dance programs provide students with
the opportunity to study dance in order to dance as artists,
become teachers of dance or to study further as scholars.
The field of dance includes training in both traditional
and non-traditional dance. While focusing on the development
of performers, choreographers and educators, dance programs
also encourage the emergence of new, diverse and creative
dance techniques and styles. Dance students also enrich
the cultural life of the campus and the community. Because
dance is such a physically strenuous activity, many dancers
retire at an early age. Most dancers desire a college
degree in dance in order to remain in the field after
they retire.
A dance degree is a liberal arts degree
usually housed in the college of music, theatre or dance.
Although a college degree in dance is not necessary to
perform, it is necessary for those who want to teach dance
in college, high school or elementary schools. A dance
degree also provides a foundation for those who want to
develop a career in the arts, but not necessarily perform.
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What are Some Specializations Within
this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Ballet |
Jazz
Dance |
Fold
Dance |
Classical
Dance |
Opera |
Tap
Dance |
Contemporary
Dance |
Popular
Dance |
Ethnic
Dance |
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What Kinds of Students Major in
Dance?
Students who major in dance are creative,
imaginative and expressive. These students are able to
express their artistic abilities by drawing, painting,
movement, and performance. These students enjoy hobbies
that include attendance at live performance or art exhibits.
They must be physically well conditioned to perform well.
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What Courses Do Dance Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Ballet |
Dance
Production |
Modern
Dance |
Classical
Technique |
Dance
Repertory |
Dance
Composition |
Dance
Criticism |
Movement
and Body Alignment |
Dance
History |
Rhythmic
Analysis |
Dance
Philosophy |
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
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