Meredith's dance curriculum blends a broad liberal arts education with the specialized study in dance.

All candidates for the dance studies major complete a series of general education requirements as well as the 45 credit hour core curriculum in dance studies, and a set of electives. The capstone course and directed electives can prepare students specifically for the K–12 license in Dance and for Private Studio Teaching.

We offer dancers rich educational experiences that foster their development as choreographers, performers and teachers. We believe educating the whole person/artist best serves our students in both their professional and personal endeavors.

The emphasis of our curriculum in technical training is contemporary dance supported with classes in ballet, tap, jazz and other dance forms.

Our technical training is rigorous, but it is only one aspect of Meredith's program. We integrate learning experiences in

• creative process (improvisation and composition),

• movement sciences (movement analysis, anatomy, physiology, and somatics), and
• theory (dance in society, dance history, movement fundamentals, and teaching methods.)

Many of our students choose to combine their training in dance with the study of other fields such as business, psychology, pre-physical therapy and theatre. Such programs of study are excellent preparation for graduate programs or for using dance in psychological, community, or medical applications.

Visit our Courses page for specific requirements in Dance Studies and the K–12 license.

Transfer Students

Students who plan to transfer from another institution to major in Dance Studies should contact Carol Finley early in her process to discuss ways to maximize her progress toward the major before she transfers to Meredith.

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