Theatre and Dance Department, College of Fine and Performing Arts
69-72 credits
Introduction
In the course of their Dance degree, students will be immersed in the study and practice of dance and evaluate contemporary thinking about dance and related arts.
Why Consider a Dance Major?
The BA degree in Dance offers comprehensive training in dance technique, choreography, dance science, somatics, dance history, arts activism, and pedagogy. The BA allows students to tailor their coursework to further their individual interests and is designed to prepare students for a variety of dance-related careers after college. This degree is constructed for students wishing to double-major in dance and another discipline.
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Dance Program Advisor
Pam Kuntz
Performing Arts 295B
360-650-3789
Pam.Kuntz@wwu.edu
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Director of Dance
Susan Haines
Commissary 109
360-650-6318
Susan.Haines@wwu.edu
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Program Coordinator
Performing Arts 395
360-650-3876
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Dance, Artistic Director | Arts Management | Dance Teacher | Community Dance Activist | Choreographer
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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):
To declare, a student must meet with the Program Advisor and submit an audition video for acceptance into the BA in Dance degree. Students may start this process at any time regardless of completed credits.
Advising tips: Students should seek early departmental advising from the Dance Program Advisor.
Grade Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.
