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Rowan University

Dance (B.A.) · College of Performing Arts / Department of Theatre & Dance

Glassboro, NJ

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About the Program

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Dance at Rowan University, offered through the Department of Theatre & Dance in the College of Performing Arts. The program emphasizes the physical practice, research, and historical context of contemporary dance-making, balancing intensive technique with forward-thinking choreographic vision. Described as a professionally oriented performance degree within a liberal arts framework, it offers many performance opportunities and prepares students for careers as professional dance artists, choreographers, dance educators, studio owners, and arts administrators.

Degrees Offered

BA

Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Coursework

All students must audition for admission to the B.A. in Dance. Curriculum emphasizes contemporary dance technique, choreography/composition, dance research, and dance history. Full course list not confirmed (catalog course pages were JS-rendered and could not be read); modern, contemporary, and tap technique are referenced on the admissions page.

Notable Faculty

  • Paule Turner
  • Dr. Leslie Elkins
  • Dawn Marie Bazemore
  • Melanie Stewart
Full faculty roster

Performance Opportunities

Program offers many performance opportunities including the department's MainStage Season productions (Department of Theatre & Dance).

Want to Learn More?

Continue on Rowan University's official site.

Program Website