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Program Description:

The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures is devoted exclusively to the training and education of undergraduate students in the areas of dance, motion pictures, and theatre. These programs lead to the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Technical proficiency in dance (ballet, modern, and/or jazz), as well as stylistic and artistic versatility.

Competence in the creation and production of choreography.

Knowledge of contemporary dance styles.

Programmatic understanding of the business side of the dance profession and familiarity with employment in regional, national, and international dance venues and graduate opportunities.

Dance:

The dance program is designed to train students to become versatile professional dancers, choreographers, and teachers. This Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree combines dance technique classes with theatrical and musical training to prepare students to succeed in their specialized field of concert dance or musical theatre.

The foundation of the dance curriculum is a daily class in ballet technique with additional training in modern, jazz theatre dance, and tap, allowing the dance majors to hone their technical abilities and creativity into a wide range of successful careers."

Classes in choreography, dance pedagogy, dance history, and point/men's class are required. Seniors must complete an individually choreographed senior dance project in conjunction with a support paper. Required courses outside of dance include studies in theatre, voice, acting and music theory.

Dance majors have the opportunity to perform in the Wright State University Dance Ensemble as well as audition for musicals or plays. The dance program brings together theatrical and musical training to begin students on the path to becoming professional dancers, choreographers, and teachers. The rigorous training allows dance students unique opportunities to grow and explore multiple disciplines. Additionally, partnerships with Dayton Ballet and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company offer exceptional dance majors further opportunities for training and performance.