Kennesaw State University
Department of Dance · Geer College of the Arts
- Where
- Kennesaw, GA
- Degrees
- BA · Minor
- Ballet
- Modern
- Contemporary
About the Program
The Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University, located just north of Atlanta, is home to the largest collegiate dance program in Georgia. The vibrant and inclusive community of artists, educators, and scholars is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of dance professionals through rigorous training, creative exploration, and academic excellence. KSU offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance with two dynamic concentrations — Ballet and Contemporary Modern Dance — plus a Minor in Dance. KSU also hosts the Joffrey South intensive partnership.
Degrees Offered
BA in Dance
- Ballet
- Contemporary Modern Dance
Minor in Dance
Concentrations
CourseworkRepresentative courses and the shape of the curriculum.
Two named concentrations for the BA — Ballet and Contemporary Modern Dance. Program celebrated 20 years of innovation in 2025 (marked by the Labyrinth production, Nov 13-15).
Performance Opportunities
Departmental performances including 'Labyrinth' — a marker of KSU's 20 Years of Innovation. Recent guest residencies include Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
Rankings & AlumniWhere the program ranks and the alumni it has produced.
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member since 9/1/2022 (relatively recent accreditation). Largest collegiate dance program in Georgia (self-cited).
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