CUNY Lehman College
Dance Program · Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance
Bronx, NY
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About the Program
The Major in Dance at Lehman College is intended for students interested in preparing themselves for careers as dance artists, dance educators, or dance therapists, as well as for those who intend to pursue graduate study. The Bachelor of Arts in Dance combines in-classroom study and practical workshops covering modern dance, ballet, African dance, Latin dance, and street styles, alongside improvisation, choreography, dance history, producing, technical theatre, and arts management. It is housed in the Department of Music, Multimedia, Theatre & Dance in the Bronx, NY.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Coursework
Curriculum includes "street styles" (commercial/hip-hop movement forms), improvisation, choreography, dance history, producing/technical theatre, and arts management. Degree is 57 credits over 4 years. Technique workshops (2 credits each): DNC 208, 213, 240, 261, 313, 318, 332, 366. Career pathways: professional dance performance, dance education, dance therapy, and graduate study.
Performance Opportunities
Students gain practical experience in producing and technical theatre; department performances are staged through Lehman Stages and the department event calendar.
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