The Bachelor of Arts in Dance is for students who desire an education in the art of dance. The program fosters the skills, understanding and discipline of young dance artists. The performance-based curriculum includes intensive training in ballet, modern/contemporary dance and dance composition, complemented by improvisation, dance history, kinesiology, pedagogy, jazz and diverse performance experiences. Gaduating students leave prepared technically and creatively to pursue work in dance and related areas. The Department of Theatre and Dance is a highly regarded program, both regionally and nationally, and has received numerous awards and citations. Its highly skilled professional faculty and staff prepare students for all facets of the Industry and academia. Performance graduates have appeared on Broadway, national tours, regionally and in a variety of themed entertainment, while designers and technicians have gained recognition at a multitude of venues in the area and across the nation.