Program Overview

B.A. in Dance

The B.A. in Dance program at Chapman University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in dance. Dance students in the B.A. program will audition with a dance performance and, during the course of their education, demonstrate dance techniques to support performance. They will also apply the principles of choreography to their creative process and demonstrate, through their writing, a knowledge of dance theory, history, science, and pedagogy.

Possible Occupations

Upon completion of the program, graduates may pursue various career paths, including:

• Performance/Production:
  • Choreographer
  • Consultant
  • Dancer (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Theater Dance, Culturally-Specific Dance)
• Education:
  • Artist-in-residence
  • College Professor
  • Dance/Movement Therapist
  • Dance Studio Manager/Instructor
  • Dance Teacher
  • K-12 Teacher
  • Private Teacher
  • Recreational or Self-Enrichment Instruction
• Administration:
  • Artistic Director
  • Arts Administrator
  • Arts Council Director
  • Booking Agent
  • Business Manager
  • Company Management
  • Dance Accreditation
  • Dance/Movement Therapist
  • Grant Writer
  • Press Agent
  • Promoter
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Tour Manager

Professional Associations

Students and graduates of the B.A. in Dance program may be interested in joining professional associations such as:

• American Dance Guild
• Dance USA
• American Dance Therapy Association
• National Dance Education Organization
• Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

Chapman Organizations

Chapman University offers various organizations related to dance, including:

• Chapman Dance Alliance
• Chapman Dance Team
• Chapman Swing Cats
• Floor 13
• The Players' Society

Additional Resources

Additional resources for career and internship opportunities are available on the Dance Homepage.