BA in Dance in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park

The Bachelor of Arts in dance provides students with a comprehensive grounding in fundamental aspects of the field while exploring interdisciplinary connections. The program cultivates technical proficiency, artistic individuality, and teamwork skills through its structured curriculum. Initial years focus on building core competencies, while later years allow specialization in selected concentrations. Modern dance technique and creative exploration form the program's foundation, enabling students to develop both practical abilities and a holistic understanding of dance's relationship to other arts. Advanced coursework emphasizes hands-on, thematic projects that bridge disciplines and cultures, examining dance through performance, choreography, and theoretical lenses. Students can concentrate in performance/choreography, production, or dance education during their upper-level studies.