B.A. in Dance

Dance and movement studies at Rochester is characterized by mindfulness, diversity, somatic approaches and collaboration. We offer a range of courses, workshops, performances, and research opportunities within the context of different styles, techniques, and disciplines. These include: Contemporary dance, African dance, Ballet, Yoga, Tap, Breaking, Capoeira, Jazz, Middle Eastern dance, Contact Improvisation, Performance; Improvisation, Dance/Movement Therapy, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Choreography, Teaching, Kinesiology, Movement Analysis, World Dance, Meditation, Dance on Camera and more; Interdisciplinary studies that intersect with other courses of study throughout the campus such as social justice, psychology, disability studies, brain and cognitive science, African and African American studies, women’s and gender studies, physics and more.