Bachelor of Arts in Dance

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The Bachelor of Arts in Production and Management empowers the dance major with a functional and practical understanding of the production “behind-the-scenes” workings of the dance theatre event. These students can go on to be dance company managers, lighting designers, costumers, scenic designers, dance studio owners, and company managers.

Available Options

Production and Management

Accreditation

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Learning Outcomes

Production and Management

BA dance-production majors will be able to apply dance production and management standards in realized productions and understand the application and use of all physical production elements (lights, scenery, costumes, video, music, stage management) for performance and choreographic needs.
Objectives — After completing the BA dance program the students will be able to:
- Effectively stage manage a production.
- Do basic technical set up for production.
- Have knowledge on how to travel and tour a dance production.
BA dance-production majors will be able to organize and apply principles of research and critical thinking and aesthetics through design and choreographic environments. Objectives - After completing the BA dance program will be able to:
- Have the ability to define period styles in design.
- Present concepts and ideas in the framework of historical and current trends.
- Map out and develop a cohesive production concept and "arch" for design choices.
BA dance-production majors will have knowledge of the dance art in a fine arts framework/environment. The students will understand dance from both physical and historical aspects. Objectives – After completing the BA dance program the students will be able to:
- Explain and discuss production through understanding of the basic principles of choreography.
- Know and be able to discuss ideas and concepts of dance and visual arts leaders.
BA dance-production majors will have a thorough understanding of the partnership between choreographer and designer and be able to create a collaborative working environment Objectives – After completing the BA dance program the students will be able to:
- Execute collaborations with actual choreographer to develop presented work.
- Share thoughts and ideas in a nurturing manor to the betterment of the work.

Career Possibilities

Production and Management

Here are a few job titles in which dance majors have applied their degrees, skills, and abilities. In general, an advanced degree is required for those occupations marked with a * on the following list.

Performance & Production
- Ballet Mistress/Master
- Company dancer
- Choreographer
- Technician
- Dance designer: costume, lights
- Sound person
- Consultant
Arts Administrator
- General Manager/Administrator*
- Business Manager*
- Personal Manager
- Personnel Manager: Dance Company
- Booking Agent
- Public Relations Manager
- Press Agent
- Grants Specialist*
- Arts Council Director*
Education
- College Professor*
- Public School Teacher*
- Dance Therapist*
- Artist-in-Residence
- Private teacher
- Leisure and recreation instructor
- Dance Company Rehearsal Director
- Pilates/Body Conditioning Instructor

Beyond the traditional avenues and careers, a dance degree opens the door to many of the skills that numerous Fortune 500 companies look for in their executive recruits. A degree in dance trains:

Organization, problem solving, and memory
Being calm under pressure
Communication and expression
Leadership and teamwork
Individuality
Balance of mind, body, and spirit
Decision-making skills
Confidence, positive self-image, and self-esteem
Commitment to a practice, diligence, and commitment to a team
Productivity and risk taking
Honesty/Integrity
Motivation/Initiative
Ability to build relationships
Flexibility and adaptability
An understanding of standards for success
Self-awareness
Understanding of space, time, and energy
Numeracy, accounting, and structure
How market to an audience
Innovation and passion

Individuals have obtained their degrees in dance and proceeded into careers in law, medicine, business, and numerous other professional areas.

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