North Carolina State University
Department of Performing Arts and Technology (Dance) · Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Raleigh, NC
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About the Program
The NC State Department of Performing Arts and Technology offers dance study primarily through two minor tracks — Dance Performance and Choreography (17 credits) and Dance Studies (15 credits) — rather than a full major. Any student can dance at NC State regardless of primary major. The department houses three academic dance companies (Panoramic Dance Project, State Dance Company, Terrain Dance Project) with dozens of annual concerts and a Master Classes Series taught by professional guest artists.
Degrees Offered
Dance Performance and Choreography Minor (17 credits)
Dance Studies Minor (15 credits)
Concentrations
Coursework
Also offers a Master Classes Series with professional guest artists, and an Arts Entrepreneurship Minor as a complementary credential.
Facilities
Located at Price Music Center, 2620 Cates Ave., Raleigh, NC 27695.
Performance Opportunities
Three academic dance companies: Panoramic Dance Project (culturally inspired works — African, hip-hop, Latin, tap, jazz), State Dance Company (process-focused, research-based works — modern, contemporary, modern jazz, dance theatre), Terrain Dance Project (choreographed and improvised works in nontraditional spaces including dance film). All companies open by audition and repeatable for course credit. DAN 305 course for beginner performance experience. DAN 428 student choreography auditions each fall.
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