BA in Dance in La Jolla United States | University of California, San Diego

The Theatre and Dance Department's curriculum is founded on the principle that a strong undergraduate education in these fields should offer students comprehensive knowledge of dramatic literature, performance aesthetics, and theatrical history, alongside hands-on experience with various artistic elements like acting, scriptwriting, stage design, and choreography. Faculty advisors assist undergraduates by clarifying course details, transfer credits, honors projects, academic progress, production involvement, audition processes, career pathways, and policy updates. For dance majors, the program enables focused study in dance as a modern artistic medium while maintaining a well-rounded liberal arts foundation. Students explore diverse techniques spanning classical and contemporary styles, global dance traditions, somatic movement, choreography, and theoretical studies. The curriculum prioritizes creative experimentation, cross-disciplinary partnerships, and blending dance styles to expand the art form's cultural and artistic horizons. Dance thrives on connection—both physical and intellectual—and our program cultivates an inclusive, innovative, and supportive environment that values curiosity over competition. We empower students to become independent, disciplined, and thoughtful practitioners, equipping them for diverse professional paths in the performing arts.