Certificate in Dance

UArts College of Performing Arts Certificate in Dance program is ideal for students who wish to concentrate exclusively on dance studies.

What makes UArts Certificate in Dance special?
This two-year intensive dance program helps you reach your maximum potential. It is designed to develop your familiarity with and proficiency in a broad spectrum of dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz Dance, Tap and Modern Dance. Dance Certificate students do not take the Liberal Arts courses required for a bachelor's degree in dance, but concentrate all of their energy on their dance studies.

What performance opportunities are available?

Ensembles: Perform in a range of styles and techniques
Guest artists:  Perform in original choreography
Collaborative performances: Perform with live musicians  in UArts School of Music
Senior dance concerts are staged, designed and choreographed entirely by students

What careers are available to School of Dance alumni?
Graduates of the School of Dance have performed with such prominent companies as
• Alvin Ailey
• Joffrey Ballet
• Bejart
• Jose Limon
• Momix
• PHILADANCO
• Cirque du Soleil
• River North Dance Company
• Broadway productions of Movin’ Out, Cats, and Brigadoon 
• Film and video productions
• Musical reviews on cruise ships or in cabarets
• Others teach dance, pursue advanced degrees, choreograph, or establish their own companies 

Are faculty professional dancers?
Yes. The Dance faculty combines outstanding experience with careful attention to the art of teaching dance. They come from all over the dance map:

• The National Ballet of Hungary
• The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
• The Pennsylvania Ballet
• Dance Theater of Harlem
• Momix
• The Martha Graham Dance Company
• PHILADANCO
• The New York City Ballet
• The Broadway stage.