Dance
Undergraduate Minor College of Professional Studies
About:
As part of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, this program is one of the most popular minors at PLU because of the many opportunities for students to perform, choreograph, and study dance history, production, theory, and technique in a wide range of styles. You’ll build technical skills in contemporary, musical theatre, dance, ballet, hip hop, and tap.
What makes this program stand out is the focus on your voice as an artist. You’ll get opportunities to choreograph your own work and see it brought to life, gaining the confidence and experience to take your ideas from rehearsal to stage. Renowned guest choreographers come to campus to create original pieces, challenge students with fresh styles, and inspire new ways of thinking about dance. Dance at PLU will help you further your artistic achievement, giving you a breadth of experience while honoring your creativity.
Skills you'll gain from this program:
- Performance on Stage — Gain real-world performance experience in concerts, showcases, and theatre productions.
- Creative Choreography — Develop your own artistic voice through choreography projects, guided improvisation, and faculty-mentored showcases. You’ll learn to shape movement into meaningful performances and see your ideas come to life on stage.
- Technique Across Styles — Train in a wide range of styles, like contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, and musical theatre dance. Classes are designed for beginners and experienced dancers alike, so you can grow your skills no matter your background.
- History & Culture of Dance — Learn how dance connects to culture, history, and identity around the world. You’ll explore the roots of different dance traditions while practicing them in the studio.
- Professional Collaboration — Work with faculty and guest choreographers who create original pieces for PLU students. These collaborations expose you to new perspectives and prepare you for creative careers beyond the classroom.
It’s FREE to apply to PLU
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Get StartedYou could earn up to $4,000 a year in Dance Artistic Achievement Scholarships (and yes, that’s in addition to academic awards).
Perform
Dancers at PLU perform all year long! Opportunities range from dance concerts featuring choreography by faculty, guest artists and students, to roles in full musical productions and the annual musical revue.
Amazing Space
PLU’s beautiful Karen Hille Phillips Center is where the magic happens, with a theatre that includes seating for 580, incredible lighting design, costume shop, and set design!
Get Involved
Want to get even more involved? There are two major dance clubs to join: Dance Team and Cypher.
