Description

The James Madison University Dance Program is a place where young artists come to grow, be challenged, and join an inclusive artistic community. We offer a major in Dance with a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of career paths. A career in “Dance” is a wide spectrum, and we work with each student to help define and shape their individual path. Our program is built on the premise that we work as a community: To develop each student's abilities as a performer, choreographer, creator, collaborator, and movement instructor. To provide an encouraging environment that nurtures confidence, creative and critical thought, and the development of each student’s artistic voice. To provide the tools and space to develop one's own path in dance The Dance Major provides a challenging combination of liberal arts curriculum and an intensive study of dance with extensive performance and creative opportunities. Our coursework offers progressive levels of: Modern and Ballet technique Dance composition Dance History Performance production and management Repertory ensemble experience Teaching methods and Teaching Licensure Other dance courses include Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Improvisation, Dance in the Community, Latin Dance Styles, and Yoga, among many others.