Dance, B.A.
College of Arts and Sciences
Grow as an artist in a rigorous dance classroom and studio environment while earning a broad undergraduate liberal arts education. Create and stage fully produced works under faculty guidance.
An emphasis in performance and choreography offers a diverse repertory for a sound foundation in ballet and contemporary dance. Our program nurtures dance students as athlete artists through a commitment to mental and physical health and well-being, and classes that challenge dancers to become stronger more diverse dancers and artists.
Program Highlights
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Accredited Program
The USC Dance Program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance.
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Great Performances
Five productions a year feature a wide-ranging repertory of works by world-renowned choreographers, faculty and students.
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Special Guests
Receive real-world information about careers in dance from visiting professional choreographers and dancers.
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Expand Horizons
Pursue a minor, cognate or additional major in another discipline outside of dance with our flexible curriculum.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Performance
Presenting oneself creatively through a specific medium to an audience
Collaboration
Working with others to achieve a common goal or objective
Advocacy
Promoting or defending a cause or issue often using awareness, education and policy change
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Attention to Detail
Being meticulous and thorough in all aspects of a task or project
Innovation
Introducing new ideas, methods or products to improve performance or achieve a specific goal
Cultural Awareness
Learning about and respecting diverse cultures and beliefs
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Professional Dancer
- Choreographer
- Teacher
- Physical Therapist
- Communications Professional
Job Titles of Alumni
- Dance Instructor
- Performer
- Teaching Artist
- Ballet Instructor
- Character Performer
Average Alumni Salary
Five to 10 years after graduation without additional education $74,978
Workplace Settings
- Entertainment
- Education
- Wellness
- Public Relations
Employers of Alumni
- The Walt Disney Company
- Koger Center For The Arts
- Carolina Dance Collaborative
- Charlotte Ballet
- Indianapolis Ballet, Inc.
- Spoleto Festival USA
