Details: Performing Arts - Dance, Major

Performing Arts - Dance

Program type: Major

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts with a concentration in dance will give you a well-rounded dance education with foundations in contemporary dance with additional options in jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap and musical theatre dance. In addition, you'll learn history, theory and creative practices. Unique to this interdisciplinary degree, you can pair a minor or additional areas of interest with dance to expand your career opportunities.

Learn how dance is the right fit for you.

Two student dancers on stage.

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be considered for program acceptance into the School of Performing Arts, you must first be admitted to Wichita State. Once you're admitted to WSU, you'll need to schedule an audition / interview through the School of Performing Arts.

    For WSU's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

WSU dance student performs in Wiedemann Hall

Inside the Program

Student performance takes a collaborative approach

Students pursuing a degree in dance have the opportunity to work alongside fellow fine arts students to express their creativity.

In a gala concert, students from all three fine arts schools performed together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wiedemann Hall and the Marcussen Organ. 

Alongside ceramics and music students, six dancers performed "Trois Danses: Joies, Deuils and Luttes."

  • Curriculum

    As a BA dance major, you'll take 46 credit hours within the dance program, including courses in dance technique, academics / theory and more. You'll also choose from several electives or secondary areas of study based on your interests and career goals.

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  • Careers

    From local productions to Broadway, a degree in dance from Wichita State's College of Fine Arts equips students with the skills, connections and confidence for careers as performers, choreographers and educators.

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