Bachelor of Arts - Dance

Bachelor of Arts - Dance

Webster University's Department of Dance prioritizes individual excellence through a dynamic curriculum tailored to students' needs. Learning Outcomes; Performance: Perform, with professional integrity, a variety of techniques and styles with a broad spectrum of expressivity and quality technical expertise. Choreography: Create work that demonstrates understanding and exploration of fundamental choreographic concepts while displaying the ability to identify and articulate the application of these concepts in the choreography of others. Teaching: Create and execute exemplary, innovative lesson plans for a variety of ages, techniques and populations; develop skills to communicate movement vocabulary to others. Research: Identify and examine independent research interests with curiosity and academic rigor.

Career Path

Many Dance graduates pursue professional dance performance, choreography and teaching opportunities. Additionally, some continue into graduate programs for dance, art therapy, occupational therapy and social work. Here are some potential career paths and options: Professional Dancer, Choreographer, Dance Educator, Arts Administration, Dance Therapy.