Lindenwood University
Dance (Performing Arts Department) · College of Arts and Humanities
Saint Charles, MO
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About the Program
The Lindenwood University St. Louis Dance program cultivates student success by pairing professional preparatory experiences with a diverse curriculum in dance. The program, housed in the Performing Arts department within the College of Arts and Humanities in Saint Charles, MO, offers both a BA and a BFA in Dance. The BA emphasizes flexibility and liberal arts study for students pursuing double majors or minors, while the BFA is a professional, performance-focused degree in which students declare a primary specialization in ballet, contemporary, or jazz.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
- •Ballet
- •Contemporary
- •Jazz
Concentrations
Coursework
BFA is 70 credit hours. Curriculum includes performance practicum, ensemble, theory and composition, anatomy and kinesiology, dance history, dance technology, pedagogy, and a senior capstone. Adjunct faculty also teach Afrodance, Traditional Chinese Dance, Lindy Hop, and Hip Hop as additional coursework.
Notable Faculty
- Mariko Kumanomido
- Tricia Zweier
Performance Opportunities
Three annual production shows; annual trip to the American College Dance Association conference; participation in National Dance Week St. Louis, the Boston Contemporary Dance Festival, the Detroit Dance City Festival, and the American Tap Dance Foundation's showcase.
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