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Create your future in dance at WMU

Dance alum Kendall Owens had a calling to pursue both nursing and dance - WMU mentors helped her do it.

BA in Dance

Students audition for and enter all WMU Dance programs in the same way. Dance Â鶹´«Ã½s can be considered for entrance into the BFA program during the second semester of their first year in the BA program.

 

The B.A program focuses on flexibility within a liberal arts education with a strong foundation in general dance studies. B.A. Â鶹´«Ã½s individualize their dance program by choosing electives to support their goals.

Students graduating from the B.A. in dance will have:

  • A general knowledge of technique and composition as they relate to the field of dance
  • Knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of dance beyond basic coursework
  • The ability to synthesize knowledge in the application of an individualized project related to career goals.

Through completion of the B.A. in dance the Â鶹´«Ã½ will:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of dance technique
  • Demonstrate advanced application of skill in dance through clear and effective communication through one or more of the following: (performance, choreography, teaching, production & design, writing, speaking)
  • Integrate theory and practice through an individual project that applies artistic philosophy to career goals