舞者用自己的身体表达思想，故事，节奏和声音。他们在各种设置中表演，呈现各种舞蹈类型。UA的舞蹈课程将传统学者与表演机会和芭蕾舞，足尖，现代，爵士和水龙头的技术培训相结合。清楚地了解舞蹈技巧，舞蹈史，教学准备的教学背景，舞蹈组成，运动机能学。
Dancers express ideas, stories, rhythm, and sound with their bodies. They perform in a variety of settings, presenting an array of dance types. UA’s dance program combines traditional academics with performance opportunities and technical training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz and tap.Gain a clear understanding of:dance techniqueshistory of dancepedagogical background for preparation to teachdance compositionkinesiology Placement audition requiredHands-on ExperienceAs a dance major, you will perfect your craft and develop leadership skills through study and performance with:The University of Akron Dance Company — Faculty and guest choreographers create original work on students for main stage performances at Daum Theatre each fall and E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall every spring.The University of Akron Dance Company Touring Ensemble — Educational productions are created and performed by dance students using ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and modern dance in Akron public schools to expose young audiences to dance as an art form.Choreographers' Workshop — Dance students develop dance composition skills and present their work for public performances.Community engagement events.Guest artists and professional dance company residencies.