Performing Arts
As a Performing Arts Major, you can study dance with a concentration in Dance Performance, Dance Studio Operations, Dance Pre-Movement Sciences, or Dance Pre-Physical Therapy Dance; study music with a concentration in Instrumental Music Studies, Vocal Music Studies, or K-12 Music Education; or study theatre with a concentration in Acting, Creative Project Development, or Producing and Management for Stage and Screen.
Minors in Dance Studies, Theatre Studies, and Music Studies are also available.
Program Concentrations
- Global Awareness
The arts are fundamental to our humanity. They ennoble and inspire us; they foster creativity, a positive attitude, and an appreciation for beauty. The performing arts express cultural values, build bridges between communities, and bring us together regardless of ethnicity, religion, race, gender, or age. - Creativity & Innovation
The arts promote creativity and innovation. U.S. News and World Reports indicates that creativity is among the top skills sought by business leaders, with 72% stating that creativity is of high importance when hiring. - Critical Thinking
Studying the arts improves academic performance. Students who participate in the arts have higher GPAs and lower drop-out rates, regardless of socio-economic status. - Teamwork & Collaboration
The arts have social impact. University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated that a high concentration of the arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement, more social cohesion, and lower poverty rates. A vibrant arts community ensures that young people are not left to be raised solely in a pop culture environment. - Adapting to Change
The arts improve personal health. Their healing benefits to patients promote shorter hospital stays, better pain management, and improved mental health.
