Welcome to the BA. Dance

Our B.A. in Dance offers students professional, conservatory-style training with a wide range of flexibility to explore any and all aspects of dance.  The degree focuses on the areas of training, production and professional development incorporating academic courses, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities to enhance learning. Upon graduation, B.A. Dance majors will acquire the skills necessary when entering the professional dance, entertainment, and arts markets. Our program continually challenges the abilities of our students and regularly assesses student progress. The B.A. in Dance also prepares students interested in continuing studies to the M.A. and M.F.A. level. Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and skills in the area of dance within a liberal arts context. Demonstrate mature work ethics and healthy lifestyle habits consistent with professionals in the field of dance. Achieve a high level of competency and skill in technique and performance in a variety of dance techniques. Demonstrate familiarity with in the many facets of dance production and other professionally oriented work in dance. Become familiar with a wide variety of dance repertory and dance styles. Demonstrate proficiency in choreographic principles, concepts and development of a personal aesthetic.

Career Path

Your future role could be: Choreographer, Dancer, Artistic director, Community dance artist , Journalist , Teacher, Arts manager, Arts Programmer. Whether you want to be front and centre stage, behind the lights, moulding the next generation of talent or working in policy and advocacy, our world-class BA Dance course will equip you with all the tools you need to succeed.