The Old Dominion University Dance Program engages students in a dynamic and transformative process of dance training, fostering curiosity, imagination, versatility and innovation. Through interdisciplinary learning, scholarly research and engagement with local and global communities, students experience dance on many levels helping them to think critically and live creatively as dance artists.
Program Highlights
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With approximately 40 to 50 majors, students have many opportunities to perform and choreograph in multiple venues and concerts throughout their academic careers.
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Students thrive in an academic and social community within a program that is supportive and encouraging of diversity and innovation.
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Students interact with resident guest artists at least twice a year affording them the chance to experience art in the making, to network and form lasting bonds with dance professionals.
Careers
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Choreographers
Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.
Dancers
Perform dances. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.
Actors
Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, motion picture productions, or other settings for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.
Alumni Careers
Requirements
Transfer
At ODU, we understand that as a transfer student you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. The Center for Advising Administration and Academic Partnerships aims to create a transfer inclusive culture that supports the successful...
Cost
Estimated rates for the 2024-25 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
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