Bridgewater State University

About the Program

Bridgewater State University offers a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a Dance Minor in Bridgewater, southeast Massachusetts. The program emphasizes that "movement is medicine" and prepares students for careers in performance, dance therapy, dance education, and choreography. BSU is the only public university with a dance major and minor serving southeast Massachusetts, and the only program in the state combining a dance major with secondary education to lead to dance teacher licensure. Core techniques include ballet, jazz, modern, tap, and world/African Diaspora dance, with experiential learning through teaching practicums, choreography (Winterdance production), and internships.

Degrees Offered

Concentrations

Coursework

Curriculum includes world dance and African Diaspora / cultural dance traditions. Options to double major with secondary education (leading to dance teacher licensure — described as unique in Massachusetts), therapeutic training, or communications studies. A formal audition is required for acceptance into the dance major.

Facilities

Two large sprung-floor dance studios plus access to the main stage for department performances.

Performance Opportunities

Winterdance production and department performances on the main stage; choreography and teaching practicum opportunities; internships at professional dance companies.