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9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte,North Carolina 28223
704.687.0225
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DEGREES OFFERED
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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
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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 Include:
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 Info:
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.
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