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Appalachian State University BA in Dance Studies
Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

BA in Dance Studies

John E. Thomas Hall, USA

BA

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About: The BA in Dance Studies offers students an in-depth exploration of dance, focusing on both theory and practice. This program emphasizes creative expression, technical skill, and the cultural significance of dance. You’ll engage in practical workshops, theoretical classes, and performance opportunities, fostering a holistic understanding of the art form.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue various career paths, including dance education, performance, choreography, arts administration, and community dance development. The skills gained throughout the program also prepare students for roles in cultural organizations, event management, and performance production.

BA in Dance Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Dance Studies at Appalachian State University was created to enable students with ability and interest to discover a way to keep dance as part of their lives forever.

This degree program takes an integrative and cross-disciplinary approach to dance in which students make connections among disciplines and ultimately experience dance on a deeper and more multidimensional level. They become trained for professional careers in dance but also develop skills that are highly transferable to other pursuits. The program encourages students to select a minor or second major in another area of interest to become a well-rounded artist.

The program's vibrant and diverse faculty members share a student-centered, holistic approach to teaching dance that guides students to develop awareness and integration of body, mind and spirit. Students can experience varied styles of dance, and a dynamic, cocurricular production program offers exemplary experiences in performance and choreography.