Dance

The Associate of Arts in Dance encompasses the first two years of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Dance. The Dance program exposes students to a well-rounded curriculum of ballet, modern, ballroom, and jazz dance techniques. It also introduces students to skills in performance, composition, choreography, concert production, and improvisation as well as cultural, historical, and aesthetic aspects of dance. Students have the opportunity to teach and choreograph as well as attend regional, national, and international conferences through the student dance club, Canvas Dance. Professional guest artists from the various career paths are brought in regularly to set choreography and advise students about careers in dance.

Career Information

This program provides skills and knowledge used in the following careers:

Career	Salary	Outlook	Video
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,570 - $178,670
Choreographers	$30,040 - $91,140
Dancers	$14.15 - $4,814 per hour

Note: Different levels of education and experience may be required to attain the careers listed above.

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics, View Details

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