Overview

Dance is a viable and exciting academic and artistic pursuit. Studying dance at Slippery Rock University can lead to many different career paths in the field and in dance related fields. The professional faculty and staff members are known for their excellence and ability to educate dancers, and will assist students in reaching their chosen career paths.

Learning outcomes

Through SRU's Dance program, you'll learn to expand and perfect your artistic and research abilities through various courses in performance, choreography, dance history, wellness for dance and teaching. Students may train in the following dance technique styles: jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary/modern, improvisation, Indian Classical Dance, Afro-Colombian Dance and Contemporary Partnering.

The Department of Dance produces at least eight concerts a year. If you chose to join one of the department's dance companies, you will gain invaluable experiences working with your peers outside of the classroom on performances for various productions and service-learning projects, as well as venues off campus.

Careers In Dance

Graduates from the SRU Dance program have been accepted into excellent graduate programs. Our alumni have also gone on to successful careers as

Professional dancers and choreographers
Dance faculty at performing arts high schools and university programs
Dance studio owners and teachers
Artistic directors and administrators
Videographers and photographers
Wellness and fitness specialists
Adapted dance instructors
Costume and lighting designers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Jazz Dance

Wellness for Dancers

LMA/Performance Techniques

Principles of Dance Production

Creative Dance for Children

Improvisation

Teaching of Dance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

123 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grove City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application for admission
Pay $30 USD application fee in the application portal. (non-refundable)

Submit official, English-translated copies of all secondary and post-secondary course work completed, including subjects listed and marks earned, school certificates, diplomas and examinations results.

All non-native speakers of English must submit an official language score reports

Submit a copy of your passport - copy of the picture page.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15988 USD / year

≈ 15988 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

7994 USD / year

≈ 7994 USD / year

Living costs

Grove City

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Grove City

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