Department of Dance
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Athens, Georgia 30602
706.542.4415
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DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Dance
Minor in Dance
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The UGA Department of Dance offers the Bachelor of Arts degree through the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The program of study is a comprehensive dance curriculum with professional training in contemporary dance and ballet with an emphasis on performance. Jazz, hip hop, urban and world dance forms, ballroom, folk and tap classes are also offered.
Coursework in dance explores the technical, stylistic, historical, analytical, cultural and performative aspects of the art of dance, providing a strong foundation for student to explore, experiment and develop personal creativity and artistry. Students also have the option to earn Teacher Certification in Georgia along with the degree in Dance. UGA is the only University System of Georgia school to offer P-12 Certification in Dance.
Acceptance Rate:
The University of Georgia's Department of Dance has a separate audition process for admission, and the overall acceptance rate for the university is 37%.
Faculty Info:
Jason Aryeh, Colleen Barnes, Joan Buttram, Lisa Fusillo, Nena Gilreath, Rebecca Gose, Barbara Powers, Bala Sarasvati, Skip Taylor, Maryn Whitmore.