Undergraduate Programs
Dance Undergraduate Programs
Dance at Charlotte is a path to a career in the professional dance industry, as well as any profession that requires creative thinking, strategic collaboration, and communication skills.
The Department of Dance offers a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with concentrations in three areas: Dance Performance, Choreography, and Theory; Dance Education; and Applied Dance, a dance degree track that may be attractive to double majors. The department also offers Undergraduate Certificates in three areas: Professional Training (in partnership with the region’s professional dance company, Charlotte Ballet); Musical Theatre (a collaboration among the Departments of Music, Theatre, and Dance), and Advanced Dance Studies (designed for students who wish to extend dance beyond the B.A. curriculum and propose their own projects). A Minor in Dance is also available. Learn more about our dance programs!
Major in dance at UNC Charlotte
Performance, Choreography, and Theory
Dance, Performance, Choreography, and Theory Concentration, B.A. →
This program is designed for students who want to become professional dancers, choreographers, or scholars, as well as for those who wish to continue or start their dance training in a variety of styles and techniques.
dance education
This program is designed for students who want to teach dance in public schools and earn their K-12 teacher licensure in NC, but also benefits dancers who want to teach in studios or community centers.
Applied Dance
The Applied Dance Concentration is designed for students who want to double major and pursue coursework outside the department to prepare for careers such as dance therapy, arts marketing, and physical therapy for dancers.
Discover other programs of Dance study
minor in Dance
The minor in dance offers students the opportunity to continue or begin their dance training without the full commitment of the B.A. in Dance.
Professional Training Certificate
The Professional Training Certificate allows elite ballet students rigorous training experience at Charlotte Ballet while also earning a degree in dance.
Advanced Dance Studies Certificate
The Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies allows students already enrolled in the B.A. in Dance degree an opportunity to deepen and focus their studies in their area of interest.
Musical Theatre Certificate
The Certificate in Musical Theatre allows students to develop skills in acting, singing, and dancing and prepares them for a career in Musical Theatre.