Dance Program
New Summer Study Abroad Program
A Faculty-Led, Six-Week, Study Abroad Dance Program in Italy - Passion, Power & Creative Process: Unmasking Dance in the Italian RenaissanceJoin us for an unforgettable summer learning experience in beautiful Italy! Passion, Power, & Creative Process: Unmasking Dance in the Italian Renaissanceis a faculty-led, six-week, study abroad program in dance. This course is designed to introduce students to the historical and artistic origins of dance as a theater art, with the focus on developments during the Italian Renaissance. Studies will include Italian folk and court dance forms; ballet and contemporary forms; and Renaissance art, theater design, music, and costumes. Learn more.
Dance Major
The dance major program gives students many opportunities to develop their individuality, creativity, dance knowledge and technique. Majors study dance in depth and prepare for a career in dance or a related field. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for graduate programs in dance education, dance/movement therapy, somatics, and other related fields. Students may wish to combine dance with another major such as psychology as further preparation for a career in dance/movement therapy or dance education. Or they may wish to take courses in management and economics to prepare for a career as a small dance business owner. Fieldwork and internships provide students with the opportunity to work closely with a dance professional or institution.
Many students choose to study in the 5-year dance major/occupational therapy program which leads to a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy.Visit Our Course Catalog: Dance Major
Dance Minor
The dance minor program offers students the opportunities to grow individually as dancers, artists, and knowledgeable observers of dance. The program is designed to develop students intellectually, physically, and creatively, and to encourage students to focus on a particular area of dance: therapy, performance/choreography, or education.Visit Our Course Catalog: Dance Minor
Career Opportunities in Dance
- Dance Educator
- Choreographer
- Dance/Movement Therapist
- Dance Studio Owner
- Exercise & Fitness Trainer
- Dance Critic
- Professional Arts Manager
- Early Childhood Educator
- Occupational Therapist
For more information about the dance major, contact Dr. Cynthia M. Nazzaro of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at (413) 748-3158 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257.
