Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Dance Studies

The Dance and Movement Program at the University of Rochester is committed to offering experiential and theoretical study of dance and movement practices that honor and inform the whole person. Through diverse dance techniques and contemplative practices from all over the world, this unique program explores dance and movement as art, spiritual practice, community-building, as well as personal and interpersonal development. Dance and movement studies at Rochester is characterized by mindfulness, diversity, somatic approaches and collaboration. We offer a range of courses, workshops, performances, and research opportunities within the context of different styles, techniques, and disciplines. These include: Contemporary dance, African dance, Ballet, Yoga, Tap, Breaking, Capoeira, Jazz, Middle Eastern dance, Contact Improvisation, Performance Improvisation, DanceMovement Therapy, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Choreography, Teaching, Kinesiology, Movement Analysis, World Dance, Meditation, Dance on Camera and more Interdisciplinary studies that intersect with other courses of study throughout the campus such as social justice, psychology, disability studies, brain and cognitive science, African and African American studies, women’s and gender studies, physics and moreOur program offers a BA in dance. Students looking to major in dance can choose from two major tracks: Creative Expression and Performance or Dance Studies.The dance major comprises at least 50 credits. The dance studies concentration incorporates two or three courses from another discipline into the dance major. Many students choose to combine their studies in a second major with the dance studies major to explore interdisciplinary applications. Courses that appear in more than one category can only be used to fulfill one category.

Secondary school transcript -Your secondary school transcript must be submitted directly from your school counselor or the designated official you have indicated on you official application. School officials must submit your transcript on your behalf through the Common Application or the Coalition/Scoir Application using the University of Rochester school code (002894). This transcript should include all grades from 9th through 11th grade