Description

The IU Contemporary Dance Program offers a collection of experiences that are accessible to students who seek serious study in the art of dance. Our department offers a B.F.A. in Dance through an undergraduate program rich in artistic integrity and disciplined dance training. Our strong academic and theoretical core provides the background you need to become a knowledgeable and successful dance professional. The degree includes courses in dance technique, repertory, choreography, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, yoga, and Pilates certification. You also complete requirements in the arts and humanities, taking a carefully considered selection of classes. Technique classes and repertory rehearsals are part of the daily routine. The program’s core offerings consist of curricula which, through the highest quality of training and instruction, strengthen and refine dance techniques as well as provide scholarly inquiry into history, science, and creative practices. The faculty of the IU Contemporary Dance Program strives to not only teach, but mentor, and provide a strong theoretical base from which each dancer can grow and work as an individual artist. Students are encouraged to seek their own venue for expression, such as performance, choreography, teaching, production, or scholarship, to prepare for a successful career in the professional and academic field of dance.