The Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Studies allows students who have some previous dance experience and a strong interest in another subject area, within or outside of the arts, the opportunity to combine the two into one degree option. The curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in dance techniques and dance academics while allowing flexibility to incorporate another area or minor. The degree program encourages exploration of areas that can be combined with dance to enhance opportunities for future employment.

Fully Offered At:

• Kent Campus

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Dance

Transfer Students: In addition to meeting the general transfer admission requirement, students must audition before being admitted to the dance program. Inquiries can be directed to the:

Dance Division Coordinator
D-101C Kent Center for the Performing Arts
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
(or call 330-672-2069).

For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

For more information on admissions, visit the admission website.

English Language Proficiency Requirements for International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education’s admission website.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and/or skills in one or more areas of dance, as well as an understanding of the vocabulary of dance and of the interaction of these elements, and employ this knowledge to work conceptually with the elements of dance. 
2. Demonstrate an understanding of choreographic processes, aesthetic properties of style and the ways these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural ideas and contexts. 
3. Develop and defend critical evaluations.