The Professional Training Undergraduate Certificate, offered in conjunction with Charlotte Ballet, is a unique partnership that provides students with professional ballet training while earning a college degree. Open by audition, the two-year certificate provides classes with expert teachers at the Charlotte Ballet, where they take advanced levels of ballet technique, pas de deux and pointe/variations classes. Training in a professional dance environment puts students in contact with internationally acclaimed teachers and gives an exclusive glimpse into the professional world of dance.

The Dance, Professional Training, Undergraduate Certificate 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.