DeSales University
Bachelor of Arts in Dance · School of Performing Arts
Center Valley, PA
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About the Program
The Dance Department at DeSales University helps students grow as artists, empowering them to express themselves authentically through dance. Housed in the School of Performing Arts in Center Valley, PA, the Bachelor of Arts in Dance program combines theory and practice in a nurturing yet demanding environment, emphasizing marketable skills for industry employment. Dance faculty are routinely joined by professional choreographers and guest artists from New York, Philadelphia, and beyond, who teach master classes or create choreography for student performances.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Coursework
Curriculum includes Modern Technique, Dance Composition, and Kinesiology for Dancers. Tap is taught within the program (Conservatory Director Jill Fitzgerald). Screendance is also offered as coursework.
Notable Faculty
- Julia Mayo (Chair, Associate Professor)
- Angela Sigley Grossman (Associate Professor)
- Jill Fitzgerald (Conservatory Director, Tap)
- Daniel Mayo (Ballet)
- Candice Schnurr (Modern Dance)
- Aleesa Tucker-Parks (Instructor)
Facilities
Brisson Dance Studio and Labuda Dance Studio, both featuring Harlequin sprung wood floors and Marley flooring with smart classroom technology and live accompaniment options.
Performance Opportunities
Emerging Choreographers Concert (fall), Dance Ensemble Concert (spring), and Informal Dance Concerts. Master classes offered on Fridays during the semesters with visiting guest artists.
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