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University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Department of Dance

Department of Dance

9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223
704.687.0225
unccadm@uncc.edu

Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Applied Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Dance Education
Bachelor of Arts in Dance - Performance, Choreography and Theory
Minor in Dance
Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies
Certificate in Dance Professional Training

About the program

In the Department of Dance at UNC Charlotte, students find rigorous dance training and academic preparation and the flexibility and support needed to pursue individual interests and career paths. UNC Charlotte faculty are diverse in their perspectives and trainings and innovative leaders in performance, choreography, dance scholarship, and teacher training. Our professional advisors help students navigate double majors and minors. Dance study is enhanced by state of the art facilities; the interdisciplinary nature of our College of the Arts + Architecture; study abroad opportunities; and the activities of a vibrant campus and the bustling, arts-minded city of Charlotte. Follow us on Facebook!

Notable alumni

Ali Duffy, Caitlyn Swett, Dedrick Perkins, Dimara Coulouras, Hardin Minor, Hunter Wayne Foster, Jasmine Bunn, Keisha Hughes, Laura Dearman, Lillian Willis, Madeline Jazz Harvey, Melissa Pope, Melissa Word, Mojdeh Henderson, Nathalia Raigosa, Patrice Commodore, Sandra Atkinson, Sheen Jamaal.

Acceptance rate

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) has a general acceptance rate of 80%. The Department of Dance does not require an audition for acceptance, but admission to the Professional Training Certificate in Dance with Charlotte Ballet does require an audition.

Faculty

KAZUKO ADACHI, GRETCHEN ALTEROWITZ, E.E. BALCOS, AUDREY BARAN, MELISSA COYLE, ANN DILS, NICHE FAULKNER, DAVID FILLMORE, ALBERT (AJ) GLASCO, HANNAH HARRELL, KAREN HUBBARD, RODRIGO JIMENEZ, KIM JONES, TOD A. KUBO, ERIC MULLIS, DELIA NEIL, MARISSA NESBIT, H. TESH RAMEY, MANDY RICE, FREDDIE RIVERA, KAUSTAVI SARKAR, JANET SCHROEDER, SHAMOU, TAMARA WILLIAMS.

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 23, 2025

The CUNY Dance Initiative, an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses and beyond, revealed the awarded artists for its 2025-26 cycle.

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Adds To Its Board Of Directors

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Adds To Its Board Of Directors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2024

Dance Theatre of Harlem has revealed new additions to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team with diverse expertise to further its mission in promoting dance and arts education.

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2024

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses, has announced the awarded artists for its 2024–25 cycle.

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