Dance ISU provides a liberal arts based approach to the study of the theatrical art of dance as a unique discipline within a collaborative setting.
The Dance Program at Idaho State University provides a liberal arts-based approach to the study of dance as a unique discipline within a collaborative, interconnected setting. Training in Dance from ISU may lead to professional careers in performance, choreography, and direction; technical design; arts administration; dance writing and criticism; dance medicine and dance therapy as well as serve as the basis for graduate study. Throughout the year, the Department of Theatre and Dance produces faculty and guest artist dance performances that range from repertory dance concerts to evening-length works of dance theatre, musical theatre, and more.
Dance ISU provides a liberal arts based approach to the study of the theatrical art of dance as a unique discipline within a collaborative, interconnected setting. Critical to a liberal arts education are creative and critical thinking skills, communication skills, collaborative working skills, interdisciplinary connections and cross cultural explorations.
Guided by the conviction that the arts are essential to a healthy community Dance ISU provides students with the basic tools that are necessary to follow an avocational/vocational calling in the field of dance and other related arts. At ISU, we foster a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore the unfamiliar and to take risks without fear of failure.
The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a Bachelor of Arts in Dance with an emphasis in Choreography and Performance, the only degree program in Dance of its kind offered in the state of Idaho. Courses are designed following a contemporary liberal arts model with a focus in Choreography and Performance and supportive coursework in Technique, World Dance, Dance and Performance Theory, Dance Education, Technical Theater, Design, Technology, Music, Science and Arts Administration.
We also offer a Dance Minor. Both the Dance Major and Dance Minor may be taken by any university student. Please follow this link for a complete description of the Major and Minor in Dance.
