Overview

Major Student Learning Objectives - Students graduating with a Dance major from Agnes Scott College will be able to:

demonstrate a physical and conceptual understanding of dance techniques, concepts, artistry and terminology and apply them in performance;
demonstrate dance literacy, which includes the ability to use Labanotation and analysis;
demonstrate command of the choreographic tools necessary to creating and directing their own work;
demonstrate a kinesthetic awareness of how to use the body as an instrument in creating expressive and unique movements through improvisation;
demonstrate compositional elements such as space, time, energy and intent in the creation of a piece of choreography;
demonstrate advanced concepts of composition such as ABA, rondo, canon, theme and variation, and use of site-specific choreography;

critically analyze the elements of a dance performance or production.

What You'll Learn

As a liberal arts discipline, dance blends practical studio work with theoretical studies in areas such as dance history, labanotation and critical thought. You'll learn:

A physical and conceptual understanding of dance techniques, concepts, artistry, and terminology and how to apply them in performance
Dance literacy, which includes the ability to use Labanotation and analysis
Command of the choreographic tools necessary for creating and directing their own work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ballet
Modern Dance
Jazz Dance
Intermediate Ballet
Intermediate Modern Dance
History Of Dance.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

More details

Extended to May 15

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dance View 406 other Bachelors in Dance in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission, via the Common Application, which includes:
Agnes Scott Supplement
Teacher Evaluation Form (teacher invitation sent via Common App)
Secondary School Report and International School Supplement from counselor or school official (invitation sent via Common App)
Official High School Transcript in English
Application fee of US $30
SAT/ACT Test Scores, evaluative interview with Agnes Scott admission counselor, InitialView Interview, or Duolingo English Proficiency Test
Agnes Scott's SAT school code is 5002; ACT school code is 0780.
Proof of English Proficiency
Find details on our Admission Requirements page.
Agnes Scott's TOEFL school code is 5002.
International Student Certification of Finances (PDF)
Copy of Passport Biographical Page or National ID Card
Midyear Report (submit as soon as available)

Tuition Fee

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International

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
National

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

50264 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50264 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Decatur

1072 - 1986 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Dance.

Available Scholarships

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