About this Degree The Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Dance is a liberal arts degree grounded in dance technique, with requirements in ballet, contemporary modern, jazz and West African dance, and a wide range of performance opportunities and additional courses which employ dance as a vehicle for study of the human body, the creative process, musical form, the history of world cultures, the dance sciences, dance education theory and practice, and technical design for the stage and for multimedia formats. The curriculum enables dancers to explore the scientific, philosophical, and historical foundations of dance; consider the relationship of dance to other art forms; and understand and appreciate that dance is an art form that is a core curriculum subject area in P-12 education. Additionally, students will develop a broad range of skills, strengthen technique proficiency and choreographic ability and gain experience in both performance and production. What you will learn The program of study is a dance curriculum with training in contemporary modern dance, ballet, jazz, tap, West African, hip hop, aerial, and ballroom dance classes are also offered. Coursework in dance investigates the technical, stylistic, historical, analytical, and cultural aspects of dance with an emphasis on performance. Students explore, experiment, and develop personal creativity and artistry. Interesting Facts about this Degree or Program UGA is the only University System of Georgia school to offer P-12 Certification in Dance. Other Information about Degree or Program Undergraduate P-12 Dance Education Track with Teacher Certification Professional Certification Track (post-baccalaureate) The degrees in dance at the University of Georgia Department of Dance are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance. Employment Information Employers: Advertising Agencies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Amusement/Theme Parks Arts Councils Bravo Dance Center Inc. Center for American Dance Inc. Center Stage Dance Company Georgia Dance Conservatory Inc. Touring Companies Colleges & Universities Cruise Lines Dance Cavise Inc. Dance New Amsterdam Inc. Dance Spirit Dance Theater of Harlem Inc. Performing Arts Centers Discovery Programs Inc. Front & Center for Performing Horneff Robin Performing Arts University Theatre/Dance Groups Macfadden Performing Arts Media, LLC New Jersey Ballet Company Inc. Opus Dance Theatre & Community Parsons Dance Foundation Inc. Playwrights Horizons Inc. Television Networks Xoregos Performing Co. Possible Job Titles: Artist-in-Residence Arts Council Director Ballet Mistress/Master Booking Agent Choreographer Choreography College Professor Community Dance Worker Company Dancer Costume Designer Critic Dance Notator Dance Teacher Dance Therapist/Movement Therapist Editor Equipment Support Technician Event Planner Financial Manager Fundraiser Journalist Leisure & Recreation Instructor Performer Pilates/Conditioning Instructor Professional Dancer Public Relations Manager Rehearsal Director Screenwriter Stage Manager Studio Owner
