Our B.A. in Dance offers students professional, conservatory-style training with a wide range of flexibility to explore any and all aspects of dance.  The degree focuses on the areas of training, production and professional development incorporating academic courses, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities to enhance learning. Upon graduation, B.A. Dance majors will acquire the skills necessary when entering the professional dance, entertainment, and arts markets. Our program continually challenges the abilities of our students and regularly assesses student progress. The B.A. in Dance also prepares students interested in continuing studies to the M.A. and M.F.A. level. 

What You'll Do:

• Demonstrate a broad range of knowledge and skills in the area of dance within a liberal arts context;  
• Demonstrate mature work ethics and healthy lifestyle habits consistent with professionals in the field of dance;  
• Achieve a high level of competency and skill in technique and performance in a variety of dance techniques;  
• Demonstrate familiarity with in the many facets of dance production and other professionally oriented work in dance;  
• Become familiar with a wide variety of dance repertory and dance styles; 
• Demonstrate proficiency in choreographic principles, concepts and development of a personal aesthetic;  
• Exhibit fundamental knowledge of the body and of kinesiology as applicable to work in dance;  
• Show basic knowledge and skills in dance pedagogy; 
• Identify dance in historical, cultural and stylistic contexts; 
• Display the ability to creatively solve problems. 

What Can You Do with a Dance Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.

Internship and Employment Opportunities of Recent Graduates

• Jacob’s Pillow
• St. Louis Bombshells
• Summer Theatre of New Canaan
• Fulton Theatre, NYC
• Chicago Dance Crash
• Royal Caribbean International
• Carnival Cruise Line
• American Dance Festival
• Coupé Theatre Studio
• Broadway Dance Center
• Chicago Repertory Ballet
• Big Muddy Dance Company
• Disney Internships
• Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre
• Giordano Dance Chicago
• StarQuest Dance Competition
• Streb Extreme Action