Department of Dance Study Abroad in Italy

Led by faculty member Kim Jones, this program is designed for first-time international travelers and seasoned visitors alike and is offered every two or three years. This two-week intensive study abroad program immerses students in the various dance styles of Baroque/Piedmont regional dances, modern dance, ballet, and Gravity Pilates. This journey provides an in-depth look at the culture and Baroque architecture of northern Italy. Our time there will include guided tours of the city, a taste of Italian food with the locals of Turin, and time in the cinema and Egyptian museums.

Visit UNC Charlotte’s Office of Education Abroad for more information on the program as well as using financial aid to help pay for the program and scholarship opportunities. 

This course is designed to help you develop skills and perspectives to enable you to connect environment and contemporary culture to dance technique; gain an in-depth understanding of dance history by exploring Baroque dance forms; and gain experience negotiating differences via cultural exchange.  Along with a daily studio component, you will attend international dance performances, and view important Baroque architecture, and visual art that only northern Italy can provide. Classes will be conducted at Arkè Danza, in Turin, Italy. Coursework includes practical dance classes, Gravity Pilates classes, cross-cultural activities, performances, class discussions, and an opportunity to meet accomplished artists, studio owners, and administrators.

Sample Schedule (Summer 2024)