Seton Hill University
Dance Program · School of Visual and Performing Arts
Greensburg, PA
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About the Program
Seton Hill University's Department of Theatre and Dance offers a suite of dance degrees within the School of Visual and Performing Arts in Greensburg, PA. The program aims to create versatile and well-rounded artists grounded in the liberal arts, with a core curriculum covering dance technique, cultural dance forms, dance improvisation, dance history, teaching of dance, and dancer health and wellness. Students benefit from performances, internships, guest artist visits, and study away and study abroad experiences.
Degrees Offered
Dance Performance (B.F.A.)
- •Commercial Dance
- •Concert Dance
Dance Choreography (B.F.A.)
Dance (B.A.)
- •Dance Education (Pre-K-12 Teaching Certification)
- •Pre-Dance/Movement Therapy
Integrated Dance Studies (B.A.)
Concentrations
Coursework
Core curriculum includes dance technique, cultural dance forms, dance improvisation, dance history, teaching of dance, and dancer health and wellness. BA coursework includes world dance, West African dance, anatomy for dancers, and dance improvisation. Pre-Dance/Movement Therapy track includes Introduction to Dance Movement Therapy and Dance and Expression for Persons with Disabilities, preparing students toward R-DMT credentials. Dance Education track leads to Pennsylvania Pre-K-12 dance teaching certification. Auditions require training in ballet, modern, and jazz.
Study abroad available
Notable Faculty
- Girard Holt (Adjunct Ballet Instructor, Choreographer)
Facilities
The dance program is housed in the new award-winning Arts Center with dance studios, classrooms, and practice spaces, and uses the Performing Arts Center for performances.
Performance Opportunities
The department produces two dance concerts per year, alongside three full-length theatre productions and a number of studio productions; dance students also access performances, internships, and guest artist visits.
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