Pacific University
Dance
Forest Grove, OR
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About the Program
The dance major at Pacific University combines practical experience with rigorous academics in an intimate, holistic learning environment. As a dance major or minor students train in techniques devoted to ballet, contemporary and jazz, and study dance history, choreography, pedagogy, kinesiology and world cultures while completing integrative capstone projects. Students perform in Pacific Dance Ensemble, the university's pre-professional company, in two main stage concerts a year.
Degrees Offered
Dance, BA
Dance Minor
Coursework
Curriculum includes dance history, choreography, pedagogy, kinesiology, and world cultures; dance majors complete integrative capstone projects across disciplines (art, media arts, music, education, etc.). Major is 32-44 credits; minor is 22 credits.
Notable Faculty
- Jennifer Camp
- James Healey
- Mary Hunt
- Thorey Mountain
- Andrea Parson
Performance Opportunities
Pacific Dance Ensemble (pre-professional university company) performs in two main stage concerts each year; students also participate in American College Dance Association conferences and public performances via the Pacific Arts Calendar.
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