Emory University
Dance and Movement Studies · Emory College of Arts and Sciences
Atlanta, GA
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About the Program
The Emory Dance and Movement Studies Program, part of the Department of Theater and Dance in Emory College of Arts and Sciences, offers a Bachelor of Arts and a minor in Dance and Movement Studies. Describing itself as "one of the leading dance programs in the South," it is based in contemporary modern dance, emphasizing improvisation, choreography, and performance, and combines technical training with somatic practices to build a relationship between mind and body within a liberal arts framework. Auditions are not required for the major or minor.
Degrees Offered
BA in Dance and Movement Studies
Minor in Dance and Movement Studies
Coursework
Major requires a minimum of 36 hours across dance and movement courses and related disciplines. Core coursework in technique (100-400 levels), choreography, dance history, pedagogy, and somatic practices, with electives in composition, theory, performance, education, and arts administration. Also teaches Kuchipudi (Indian classical dance). The Department of Theater and Dance operates as two autonomous programs: Theater Studies and Dance.
Notable Faculty
- Sally Radell
- Gregory Catellier
- Julio Medina
- George Staib
- Lori Teague
- Mara Mandradjieff Bennett
Performance Opportunities
Emory Dance Company — a pre-professional, audition-based group creating and performing faculty and guest artist works; plus student choreography showcases and concert productions. Public programming includes performances, lectures, master classes, and workshops.
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