Florida Southern College
Dance (Department of Theatre and Dance) · Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
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About the Program
Florida Southern College's Department of Theatre and Dance in Lakeland, FL offers a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography, a B.A. in Dance Studies, and a Minor in Dance. The B.F.A. prepares students for a professional performance or creative career in dance with training emphasizing technical proficiency, creative expression, and choreographic skills, while the B.A. provides comprehensive technical dance training built on a solid liberal arts foundation. Styles include ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, and improvisation. All majors and minors must audition.
Degrees Offered
B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography
B.A. in Dance Studies
Minor in Dance
Coursework
Improvisation, choreography, and dance pedagogy theory courses. Curriculum built on a liberal arts foundation (B.A. Dance Studies).
Notable Faculty
- Erin LaSala Phillips
Facilities
Wynee Warden Dance Studio (4,700 sq ft facility).
Performance Opportunities
Fall into Dance (experimental choreography showcase), Spring Dance Concert (historical ballet and faculty works), Emerging Artists Showcase, BFA Concert, and student choreography opportunities. Students attend national festivals including Your Move: NJ Modern Dance Festival, American College Dance Association Southeast Festival, and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Student organizations: The Mocettes and Choreography Club.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Scholarship consideration is part of the required dance audition for B.F.A. and B.A. applicants.
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