Dance Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Dance
To pursue a degree in Dance within the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance, interested students will need to audition to receive admission to this Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program. Auditions typically occur prior to the beginning of the student's freshman year, though there are exceptions. Students in this program will have opportunities to learn about dance technique, repertory, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, history, music, production, movement analysis, injury prevention, and have the opportunity to acquire a Pilates certification. In addition, students will immerse themselves in this rich artistic integrity and disciplined dance training, all while being provided with strong academic and theoretical core, which is essential to producing wholly integrated artists and successful dance professionals.
This major is designed to fully prepare students for entrance into the professional world. Students will have the opportunity to work and learn under faculty who are top dance practitioners and scholars. It is important to understand that technique classes and repertory rehearsals are part of the student's daily routine; 21 hours dedicated to specific concentrations or a variety of concentrations such as:
- Ballet practice
- Cultural choreographies
- Dance and movement in theatre and musical theatre
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the Departmental Website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
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Open in Explore ProgramsCareer Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Social
Dance Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Physical or Technical
- Observe
- Body Coordination
Relationship Skills
- Train or Instruct
- Serve as a Liaison
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Speak to Groups
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Promote
Creative
- Perform
Student Organizations
- African American Dance Company (AADC)
- Ballroom Dance Club at Indiana University (IUBDC)
- Breakdance Club at Indiana University (Breakers at IU)
- Crimson Clover Irish Dancers at IU (Crimson Clovers)
- Hoosierettes Dance Team at Indiana University (Hoosierettes Dance Team)
- IN MOTION DANCE COMPANY (InMotion Dance Company)
- Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM)
- IU Swing Dance Club (Swing Club)
- Sacred Dance Institute
- The Crimson Prancerettes (TCP)
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Career Guides
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