BSc in Theatre - Dance in Normal United States | Illinois State University

Illinois State University's Dance program delivers a rigorous, personalized curriculum that blends performance with academic study. Our supportive yet demanding atmosphere equips students for professional paths in performance, choreography, teaching, and advanced graduate work. A distinguished faculty of diverse backgrounds enriches the program with multiple movement traditions and artistic viewpoints. Dance majors explore a comprehensive selection of courses covering various dimensions of dance education and artistic expression within the performing arts. The curriculum fosters both creative and analytical growth through classes in choreographic techniques, improvisation, dance heritage, global dance forms, movement science, and body awareness disciplines. Students gain international exposure through study abroad options, collaborate with visiting artists, and connect with successful program alumni. Our dedicated dance faculty members represent various movement methodologies and artistic approaches while maintaining a strong commitment to developing each dancer's technical proficiency and creative voice. These accomplished professionals—active as performers, researchers, and arts leaders—bring real-world experience into the classroom while maintaining valuable industry and academic networks.