Students in dance are taught versatility in movement style through a technique sequence in modern dance and ballet, with courses in Jazz and other dance forms. There is also a strong emphasis on individual creativity in the dance composition curriculum. Theoretical and practical knowledge of dance history, production and management is acquired through integrated experiences in the classroom, studio, performing and touring situations. Prospective students in the dance concentration are admitted to the program through an audition scheduled by the dance program office. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
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The theater program has a humanistic, liberal arts orientation directed specifically toward undergraduate students. These students act the parts, construct the sets, design sets, lights and costumes and fulfill the responsibilities for running the production. The program has three basic emphases - instruction in the theory and history of drama, instruction in the practice of theater arts and a full production program. The focus of the dance program is to develop an individual's abilities as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher and also to develop critical and creative thought through written expression and discussions. Tell me more about specializations in this major.