Develop your Unique Artistic Voice through Dance Technique, Choreography and Performance

Dance has a history, a place in contemporary culture, with specific methods for achieving excellence. At Nova Southeastern University, you'll appreciate our beautiful facilities, experienced faculty and opportunities to hone your craft as a dance artist.

NSU offer you opportunities to explore a diverse range of dance forms ranging from ballet and jazz to modern and improvisation. Throughout your time in the program, you will participate in a variety of masterclasses and explore professional opportunities by completing an internship. NSU’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance enables you to develop the creative skills needed to produce an original show. You’ll have opportunities to work with dance professionals both inside and outside of the classroom and gain valuable performance experience as a member of the NSU Dance ensemble. With a dance degree from NSU, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers.

Why Should You Major in Dance at NSU?

Become a Professional Dancer, Choreographer or Teacher

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dancers and choreographers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, which is faster than the average for all occupations. As an NSU Dance major, you’ll study dance as an art form from a variety of perspectives—historical, cultural, technical and creative—and acquire valuable critical thinking and analytical skills that will translate to a wide range of careers. By understanding how art relates to global culture, entertainment, fitness and education, you’ll be able to pursue roles as a professional dancer, choreographer, occupational therapist, dance educator, studio owner, artistic director, company manager and more.

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Average Starting Salary

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average hourly wage for dancers and choreographers in 2019 was $17.49 and $22.27, respectively. Other roles that dance graduates may pursue reported the following annual salaries in 2019:

  • Occupational Therapist – $84,950
  • Postsecondary Teachers – $79,540

Shark Destinations

NSU Dance alumni go on to enjoy exciting and rewarding careers. Graduates of this program have gone on to prestigious graduate schools in Dance such as Sarah Lawrence College, Hollins University and New York University, to name a few. Our alumni are Dance Company directors as well as directors of dance at both the high school and college level. The range of careers for our alumni include owning private dance studios, working in the health and wellness field and producing corporate events. In addition, our alumni have presented dance films in Los Angeles, showcased their choreography in New York and performed both nationally and internationally.

During your undergraduate studies, you’ll gain real world experience. As a member of the NSU Dance ensemble you’ll have a number of opportunities to perform, while masterclasses and visiting professionals inspire you to explore new modes of communication through movement. You’ll also have a chance to participate in the annual Season of the Arts to perform original choreography in a variety of styles.

Additionally, NSU students enjoy exciting internships. Some companies and organizations that students have interned at in the past include The Walt Disney Company, Broward College, Coral Reef High School, Alma Dance Theatre, Dance Now! Miami and Augusto Soledade Brazz Dance Theatre.

Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program. This Premier Program gives you an opportunity to get a head start on your career, so you can start earning sooner.

Dual Admission Programs

Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Dance major, some sample courses that you could take include Dance for the Camera, Costuming and Makeup, Dance Choreography and Stage and Production Management. Visit the B.A. in Dance curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study.

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Integrating minors across the arts and science curricula allows NSU's Halmos College undergraduates to be creative and critical thinkers through their diverse learning experiences. You’ll gain fresh perspectives by thinking experientially as well as experimentally.