BA in Dance
Cleveland State University — Cleveland, OH
About this program
Cleveland State University's BA in Dance is a liberal arts degree offered through the Department of Theatre and Dance at Playhouse Square. No audition is required to declare the major. The program offers tracks in **Creative Process and Performance** and **Dance in Community**, giving students two distinct pathways to build their dance training alongside a broader liberal arts curriculum. Coursework covers a range of contemporary and global dance styles, with regular master classes and professional residencies bringing guest artists to campus throughout the academic year. Students develop technical, creative, and collaborative skills through coursework, studio practice, and active participation in the department's annual Spring Dance Concert — held at Playhouse Square's Outcalt Theatre (334 seats) — which features student choreographers, guest artists, and a variety of dance styles and forms. Like the Theatre Arts program, CSU Dance benefits from its location in the heart of Playhouse Square and the vibrant Cleveland arts community. Faculty are working professionals in the field, and students gain exposure to professional dance practice through touring artist master classes and Playhouse Square programming. Dance majors may double-major or pursue a dual degree alongside the BA in Dance.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a dance audition
Not Required
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