Seton Hill University Dance

Online BA Requirements/Assessment Audition: Student must submit three out of four demonstrations (30 seconds-1 minute) featuring: A variety of ballet exercises in center, across the floor, or a ballet combination showcasing abilities in turns, leaps, and/or petite allegro. A variety of modern combinations showcasing traveling through space, jumps, turns, use of torso (not upright), and/or floorwork. A variety of jazz combinations showcasing isolations, turns, jumps, and clarity of movement. Alternative Option - students can submit a fourth solo in any genre, whether it be a cultural dance form, hiphop, tap, or other.

Dancer health and wellness focuses on promoting the physical and mental well-being of dancers through conditioning, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.

The teaching of dance curriculum equips students with the pedagogical skills and knowledge necessary to effectively instruct dance to diverse age groups.

Dance history provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and significance of dance across different eras and cultures worldwide.

Dance improvisation encourages spontaneous movement creation and exploration, fostering creativity and responsiveness within a supportive artistic environment.

Cultural dance forms delve into the diverse historical and social contexts of dance from various global traditions and societies.

Dance technique is a fundamental aspect of the Seton Hill Dance Program, exploring various methods and approaches to physical expression and movement.

The Student Dance Organization (SDO) offers master classes, performance opportunities, and other group events.

The B.A. in Integrated Dance Studies at Seton Hill provides students with a broad range of dance courses in the core curriculum along with the opportunity to select a dance elective each semester. The Integrated Dance Studies major provides flexibility with course scheduling so that students can explore a minor or second major.

Adjunct Ballet Instructor, Choreographer

The Student Dance Organization (SDO) is a student-run organization that offers master classes, performance opportunities, and other group events.

Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience.

Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience.

Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience.

Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience.

Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience.

Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience.

As a Dance Education student you will experience a supportive learning environment. At Seton Hill, you can explore your dance artistry combined with education courses culminating in scholarly work. Dance courses include a variety of studies such as world dance, dance improvisation, West-African dance, anatomy for dancers, dance techniques and dance and theatre production experience. The curriculum emphasizes creativity and community through experiences such as student teaching through our on campus Dance Academy (SHUDA).

Seton Hill’s Pre-Dance/Movement Therapy Concentration will prepare you for graduate study in this field. To become a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), you must complete your education through the master’s degree level. The Pre-Dance Therapy Concentration gives you a head start on your graduate education. Dance/Movement therapists use physical movement to help people overcome mental and physical challenges.

Seton Hill's B.A. in Dance Program creates versatile dancers with a liberal arts foundation. Personalize your experience by choosing a concentration in either Dance Education or Pre-Dance/Movement Therapy. No matter what dance concentration you choose, you'll receive the personal guidance from professional dance faculty that is crucial to your learning process as an artist, educator or therapist.

Study of professional practices for dance, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the commercial dance industry.

Study of musical theatre dance, which combines various dance styles with acting and singing, common in Broadway productions and other theatrical performances.

Study of commercial dance, which includes a strong element of showmanship and is often performed in music videos, television, film, or touring productions.

In-depth technical training in tap dance. Tap dance is characterized by the rhythmic sounds produced by the feet, often in syncopated patterns.

In-depth technical training in modern dance. Modern dance explores a wide range of movement possibilities, emphasizing expression, gravity, and floor work.

In-depth technical training in jazz dance. Jazz dance emphasizes rhythm, style, and energetic movement, often incorporating elements of popular culture.

In-depth technical training in ballet. Ballet is a foundational technique for concert dance, often focusing on grace, precision, and artistic expression.

The Seton Hill Dance Program creates versatile and well-rounded artists grounded in the liberal arts. All dancers, regardless of the degree or concentration, complete the core dance curriculum, which includes study in technique, cultural dance, improvisation, teaching dance, and more.

Commercial Dance Intensive Held at Seton Hill

A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Choreography at Seton Hill provides a lasting foundation for movement artists that want to understand production, think critically about the connection between dance and audience, expand their boundaries through movement creation, and graduate with strong artistic experiences leading to a life-long pursuit of working with dance.

Online BFA Choreography Requirements: Student must submit three out of four demonstrations (30 seconds-1 minute) featuring: A variety of ballet exercises in center, across the floor, or a ballet combination showcasing abilities in turns, leaps, and/or petite allegro. A variety of modern combinations showcasing traveling through space, jumps, turns, use of torso (not upright), and/or floorwork. A variety of jazz combinations showcasing isolations, turns, jumps, and clarity of movement. Alternative Option - students can submit a fourth solo in any genre, whether it be a cultural dance form, hiphop, tap, or other. Students must submit three choreographed pieces. One of these pieces must be performed by the student choreographer as well. The style and genre of these pieces can be up to the student, but must show three separate styles.

Online Auditions: All online auditions require an online interview. After the submission of your movement videos, you will be contacted by the dance program coordinator to schedule a day and time for your interview. Online BFA Performance Requirements: Student must submit three out of four demonstrations (1.5 minutes) featuring: A variety of ballet exercises in center, across the floor, or a ballet combination showcasing abilities in turns, leaps, and/or petite allegro. A variety of modern combinations showcasing traveling through space, jumps, turns, use of torso (not upright), and/or floorwork. A variety of jazz combinations showcasing isolations, turns, jumps, and clarity of movement. Alternative Option - students can submit a fourth solo in any genre, whether it be a cultural dance form, hiphop, tap, or other.

The Dance Minor curriculum offers a variety of technique courses as well as academic courses that potentially enhance regular study in your intended major. While a dance minor does not require an audition, students must successfully complete the Experiencing Dance & Performance course with a 3.0 or higher and be approved by the department coordinator to declare a dance minor.

The Dance Minor curriculum offers a variety of technique courses as well as academic courses that potentially enhance regular study in your intended major. While a dance minor does not require an audition, students must successfully complete the Experiencing Dance & Performance course with a 3.0 or higher and be approved by the department coordinator to declare a dance minor.

Course topics include dance composition, focusing on the creation and arrangement of dance works for performance.