University of Rochester
Program of Dance and Movement
Rochester, NY
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About the Program
The Program of Dance and Movement at the University of Rochester (School of Arts and Sciences) offers a BA in Dance. The program is flexible enough that students can choose to focus on Western dance forms such as contemporary modern dance and contemporary ballet, or world dance forms such as those from the African Diaspora that might include West African dance, capoeira, Zimbabwean dance, hip hop, and jazz. The major offers two tracks: Creative Expression and Performance, and Dance Studies.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
- •Creative Expression and Performance
- •Dance Studies
Minor in Dance
Concentrations
Coursework
Major requires at least 54 credits (Creative Expression and Performance track) or 50 credits (Dance Studies track). Curriculum spans contemporary modern dance, contemporary ballet, West African dance, capoeira, Zimbabwean dance, hip hop, jazz, tap dance, contact improvisation, krumping, Latin dance, and Middle Eastern folkloric styles. Both tracks require technical production experience, upper-level writing, and a capstone (paper, choreography, or community-based project). Students must attend program-sponsored performances and workshops.
Study abroad available
Notable Faculty
- Missy Pfohl Smith
- Rose Pasquarello Beauchamp
- Anne Harris Wilcox
- Mariah Steele
Performance Opportunities
Program-sponsored performances and workshops, guest artist performances, student-led dance groups, and a Student Dance Council. Students are required to attend at least two program-sponsored performances and two workshops per semester.
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