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Advanced Dance Studies, Undergraduate Certificate

Program Overview

The Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies allows students already enrolled in the B.A. in Dance degree an opportunity to deepen and focus their studies. Certificate courses help students develop an area of interest, prepare them to undertake individual final projects, performances, or internships, and provide them with skills needed to work in dance community settings. As appropriate to our work as an Urban Research University, the Certificate allows the Department to serve community dance organizations (dance studios, YMCAs, Charlotte Ballet, and dance companies) while providing students with professional experiences.

Department of Dance

Program Contact

Tamara Williams

Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Undergraduate Studies

twill260@charlotte.edu

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Advanced Dance Studies at a Glance

The certificate requires 21 credit hours beyond the requirements for the B.A. in Dance with Concentration in Performance, Choreography, and Theory or a B.A. in Dance with a Concentration in Dance Education. These additional courses include: Movement Practice Courses (4 Credit Hours); Performance Practicum Courses (2 Credit Hours); Career Preperation Courses (6 Credit hours); Leadership Courses (3 Credit Hours); and Capstone Courses (6 Credit Hours).

Delivery
On-Campus
Total Credit Hours
21 Credit Hours
student-to-teacher ratio
9:1

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Admissions Details

Any current UNC Charlotte undergraduate student can enroll to this certificate. There are no additional audition requirements.

Program Courses & Requirements

Admission and progression requirements and all program requirements, including a list of classes, can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Questions? We’re here for you!

For general questions: Contact the Office of Admissions by email or phone at 704-687-5507.

For advising questions: Contact Performing Arts Advisor Hannah Harrell or Arts Ed Specialist Courtney Mervine.

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We invite you to attend our special open houses in the fall and spring that provide prospective students opportunities to take classes, meet faculty members and current students, and find out more about scholarships, financial aid, and opportunities within the department.

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“The Advanced Dance Studies Certificate program has been a wonderful experience. I now have experience choreographing with a mentor, being able to create both a film version and a live version of a site-specific dance. Overall, the certificate program has given me hands-on experience and prepared me for life after graduation.”

Kayley McLamb
B.A. in Dance with a concentration in Performance, Choreography, & Theory and an Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Dance Studies

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