Dean College - Collegiate Program - Dance Degrees
99 Main Street, Franklin MA 02038
Not company affiliated
Offers double major
Early graduation offering unknown
Offers study abroad
Styles: General Classical, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Other
Description
A Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the Schools of Performing Arts at Dean College provides an ideal blend of purposeful liberal arts studies and conservatory-level training needed to prepare you for success, both on and off the stage. For more than 50 years, Dean has been a nationally recognized educational center for dance. We are the only college in New England to offer both associate and bachelor's degree programs in Dance, as well as a minor and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Our dedicated faculty and staff foster creativity, broaden perspectives, expand knowledge, develop proficiency, and prepare you for excellence in the field of dance. Combining our rigorous, well-rounded technical training with a purposeful liberal arts curriculum, our dance program is ideal for those pursuing performance, choreography, teaching, studio management or other fields. The program combines academic courses in dance history, dance composition, Laban Movement Analysis, dance pedagogy, writing for the arts, anatomy and kinesiology with conservatory-level training in all techniques. Starting year one, you'll have the opportunity to perform, create and engage in real-world experiences. You can choose a track in your area of interest: Dance Pedagogy Dance Performance/Choreography Dance Studies Studio Management A liberal arts core will compliment your training. You can also broaden your career options by adding a double major or minor in a related field.
Sessions
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
09/03/24-05/08/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Tuition
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
Adams Hall, Alumni Memorial Hall, Bourret Hall, Ewen, Wallace and Jones Halls, Franklin Center Commons, Horne Hall, Houston House, Mitchell House, Clark House, Dean Hall, Woodward Hall
Description:
Room/Unlimited Meals
Session Description
In the Dance Pedagogy track, you will will learn the art and science of teaching dance from experts in this field. You will gain knowledge on the history of dance; how to utilize clear language while educating dancers; age-appropriate teaching methodologies; and the current state of dance education.
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
09/03/24-05/08/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Tuition
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
Adams Hall, Alumni Memorial Hall, Bourret Hall, Ewen, Wallace and Jones Halls, Franklin Center Commons, Horne Hall, Houston House, Mitchell House, Clark House, Dean Hall, Woodward Hall
Description:
Room/Unlimited Meals
Session Description
In the Dance Performance/Choreography track, you will learn how to demonstrate overall technical proficiency by engaging in practices and perspectives of professional-level dance. You will also gain an increasingly sophisticated understanding of choreography.
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
09/03/24-05/08/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Tuition
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
Adams Hall, Alumni Memorial Hall, Bourret Hall, Ewen, Wallace and Jones Halls, Franklin Center Commons, Horne Hall, Houston House, Mitchell House, Clark House, Dean Hall, Woodward Hall
Description:
Room/Unlimited Meals
Session Description
The Dance Studies track will help you gain an understanding of the breadth of the dance field, while allowing you to take a leadership role in identifying and pursuing interdisciplinary dance studies. Whether you aspire to be a performer, choreographer or educator, dance studies will elevate your understanding and appreciation of dance as both an art form and a discipline.
Session Information
Ages:
18-30
Dates:
09/03/24-05/08/25
Men's Program?
Unknown
Tuition Options
(1)Description:
Tuition
Housing
- Available
(1)
Location:
Adams Hall, Alumni Memorial Hall, Bourret Hall, Ewen, Wallace and Jones Halls, Franklin Center Commons, Horne Hall, Houston House, Mitchell House, Clark House, Dean Hall, Woodward Hall
Description:
Room/Unlimited Meals
Session Description
Gain the essential skills to successfully run and manage a dance studio with the Studio Management track. You will learn the principles of business management and marketing, dance pedagogy, facility management and much more. Whether you're aspiring to open your own studio or looking to enhance your managerial skills in an existing one, this track provides the practical knowledge and expertise needed to thrive in the competitive dance industry.
