DanceBachelor of Arts
Why study Dance at Gustavus?
As a Dance major the goal is to produce technically skilled, articulate movers who use dance to perceive, discover, create, and communicate. You will collaborate with a close-knit community of dancers across numerous genres and professional pursuits. Your education will center on the history and theory of dance, anatomy and kinesiology, and technical skills for theatrical design.
Course Examples
Every year, Gustavus faculty teach more than 1,800 courses - you'll be able to choose what interests you. Maybe one of these courses from Theatre and Dance will be on your class schedule.
- T/D-104Ballet I
- T/D-305Scientific and Somatic Foundations for Movement
- T/D-232Studies in Dance History
- T/D-109Jazz Dance I
“The dance professors are some of the most thoughtful people I have met at Gustavus. They are invested in the growth of each student and go out of their way to help us succeed.”
Kaia Meyer ’26, “The dance professors are some of the most thoughtful people I have met at Gustavus.
What can I do with a degree in Dance?
The Dance major is adaptable - and valuable - leading to many different fields and fulfilling careers. Here are a few popular paths, but a Gustavus degree can take you anywhere.
- Performance
- Arts Management
- Choreography
- Artistic Direction
- Movement-based Therapy
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