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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Dance
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Program Overview
The Dance program is ​a diverse, performance-intensive program designed to prepare you for a career in dance, musical theatre, cruise ship or theme park ​performance, graduate school, dance therapy, or dance instruction.​ Your studies require 120 credit hours, through which you’ll study ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and tap dance. You’ll have opportunities to perform in our Fall and Spring Mainstage Dance Concerts, Student Showcase, Christmas First Night, President’s Gala, student choreographed senior projects, and two musicals. This program emphasizes a rigorous studio curriculum that incorporates a strong liberal arts education and understanding of movement. You’ll also take kinesiology courses to gain skills in the care and prevention of exercise injuries.
*There is a Dance minor available if your major is in a different area of study.
Whether you aspire to join a professional dance company, perform in musical theatre, teach dance or move on to graduate study, your dance education at Anderson University will be diverse and thorough to prepare you for your future in dance. Graduates who join a professional dance company can earn a median salary of $46,321, according to the U.S. Labor of Bureau Statistics.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
120
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Lauren Imhoff
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Accreditation Information
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process. You will be required to audition by participating in a ballet technique assessment class and performing a solo in a style of your choosing. You will also be interviewed by the program Director and members of the Dance faculty.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
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Why AU?
Anderson University isn’t just the largest private institution of higher education in South Carolina—it’s one of the premier Christian universities in the nation. AU provides a rigorous educational experience, grounded in faith and innovation, and is regularly recognized by national organizations for affordability, excellence, and a commitment to our student’s engagement and growth. Here, you’ll discover your purpose, uncover your passion, and take a journey toward joy.
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