A minor in dance is available for students majoring in other disciplines. The B.F.A. program provides sufficient background in ballet, modern, and jazz to produce a well-rounded dancer, and also allows the student to specialize in one of those dance forms. Classes in ballet, modern, and jazz meet four consecutive days each week. B.F.A. majors are expected to attain level VIII in at least one of the techniques and perform in at least two faculty-choreographed concerts as part of the degree requirements. All students have the opportunity to perform in faculty concerts, student concerts, informal workshop performances, musical theatre productions, industrials, local events and the touring program of the East Carolina Dance Theatre.
Faculty members have professional as well as academic credentials.
As part of annual departmental events such as Day of Dance and the Teacher's Workshop, master classes have taught by several widely acclaimed artists and visiting professional companies. Guest teachers have included Edward Villela, Peter Gennaro, Joe Layton, Robert Small, Irene Dowd, and Camille Hardy. The Department of Theatre and Dance offers the committed dance student an opportunity to develop technical, creative, pedagogical and performance skills under the guidance of a caring professional faculty in a positive supportive environment. This will allow us to send you a complete package of materials.