"dance is the hidden language of the soul"
— Martha Graham
You are a mover. You dream of creating, performing, and shaping the next generation of dancers. At Winthrop University, our comprehensive dance program nurtures that vision. You’ll train in diverse dance techniques with focused instruction in contemporary, jazz, and ballet.
Our curriculum extends beyond technique, immersing you in courses such as Choreography, Dance History, Pedagogy, and Improvisation.
Located near the vibrant Charlotte metropolitan area, Winthrop offers dancers unparalleled
access to a wide range of professional opportunities including commercial work, dance
companies, studios, and K–12 education.
With small class sizes and individualized mentorship, our program delivers the kind
of personal attention often missing in larger institutions. Here, you’ll perform,
choreograph, teach, and grow - emerging as a well-rounded artist fully prepared to
step confidently into the professional dance world.
The dance program at Winthrop University prepares students for careers and future study in dance by fostering their aesthetic, technical, intellectual, and creative development within the context of a liberal arts education. In order to achieve this mission, the program provides students with opportunities to participate in studio-based practices and explorations as well as performance and other relevant educational offerings. The program serves both the university and local community in enhancing their knowledge of the discipline of dance from a holistic perspective, including the political, historical, cultural, and technological events that have contributed to its evolution.
B.A. Dance Education
Meet the people who are shaping the next generation of dancers and dance educators.
Daniel Gordon, Chair
The Department of Theatre & Dance
Office: 115 Johnson Hall
Phone: 803/323-2287
E-mail: theatredance@winthrop.edu
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