Dance Studies
Department of Theatre and Dance
The Dance Studies provide opportunities for students with the following interests: graduate work in Dance, or a related field (Dance Therapy, Expressive Arts, or Arts Mgt.); teaching dance, in a community or an academic setting; dancing professionally; dancing as an avocation. Students will be guided to integrate cross-disciplinary course work from other art forms, such as creative writing, art, music, visual arts, and/or theatre.
The following list contains a representative sample of job titles of graduates with a Dance Studies major. Use this as an idea list, and remember that it represents some, but certainly not all, of the careers you might consider. Some of these jobs also require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Related Career Titles
| Acrobatic Dancer Activities Director Art Therapist Artistic Director Ballet Master Ballroom Dancer Booking Agent Choreographer Community Arts Center Director Costume Designer Cultural Events Manager Dance Arranger Dance Critic Dance Historian Dance Studio Owner Dance Teacher Dance Therapist Dance Writer Dancewear Salesperson Director, Dance Company Director of Arts Council | Director of Ballet Gymnastics Coach Lighting Designer Movement Analyst Music Theatre Dancer Physical Therapist Play Therapist Private Dance Teacher Production Manager Recreation Therapist Rehabilitation Specialist Rehearsal Coordinator Special Events Coordinator Stage Manager Talent Agent Talent Recruiter Theatre Manager Tour Manager Writer, Arts Publications Yoga Instructor |
Related Employers
| Arts Advocacy Agencies Arts Management Firms Colleges and Universities Cruise Lines Dance Companies Elementary/Secondary Schools Entertainment Companies Hospitals Media Firms | Newspapers/Magazines Publishing Firms Nonprofit Organizations Nursing Centers Performing Arts Centers Private Dance Studios Production Companies Resort Industry Theater Companies Theme Parks |
Related Skills
| Ability to accept criticism Choreography skills Creativity and artistic expression Disciplined Driven Fine motor skills Healthy Leader | Observing human interactions Performing for large audiences Perseverance Physical flexibility and dexterity Recognizing cultural differences/similarities Understanding group dynamics Working with community groups |
Professional Organizations and Associations
American College Dance Festival Association
American Dance Therapy Association
Folk Dance Association
National Dance Association
