Delivery
On-Campus
Dance, Applied Dance Concentration, B.A.
Program Overview
The B.A. in Dance with a concentration in Applied Dance requires fewer major credit hours than the Performance, Choreography, and Theory concentration. Applied Dance may be helpful to Dance majors who wish to pursue coursework outside the department to prepare for careers such as dance therapy, arts marketing, and physical therapy for dance.
Program Contact
Tamara Williams
Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Undergraduate Studies
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Common Applied Dance Double Majors
The Applied Dance degree allows dance majors more flexibility in their major courses and allows them to pursue another degree at UNC Charlotte. Check out some of the common second majors students choose in addition to their Applied Dance degree.
Add a degree in Business Administration to prepare for a career as an Arts Administrator or Manager of an Arts Organization.
Add a degree in Psychology to prepare for a career as a Dance Therapist or Movement Specialist using creative arts therapies.
Add a degree in English to prepare for a career as an Arts Journalist, Critic, or Writer specializing in cultural commentary.
Add a degree in Exercise Science to prepare for a career as a Physical Therapist specializing in dancers, athletes, or movement-based rehabilitation.
Add a degree in Business Administration to prepare for a career as a Studio Owner, managing your own dance, yoga, or Pilates studio with confidence and entrepreneurial skill.
Add a degree in Marketing or Communication Studies to prepare for a career in Arts Marketing, promoting performances, engaging audiences, and building brand visibility for arts organizations.
The Department of Dance also offers a B.A. in Dance with concentrations in the following areas:
Dance Performance, Choreography, & Theory
Dance Education
Admissions Details
Students interested in the Department of Dance must complete the University's application process and be accepted into UNC Charlotte. There is no audition requirement to be accepted into the Department of Dance. We recommend that you apply for admission to UNC Charlotte by November 1 to meet the Early Action deadline.
Program Courses & Requirements
Admission and progression requirements and all program requirements, including a list of classes, can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.
Audition Information
UNC Charlotte Department of Dance does not require an audition for acceptance; new students will be placed in classes appropriate to their level. Admission to the Professional Training Undergraduate Certificate in partnership with Charlotte Ballet does, however, require an audition.
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.
Explore Dance at UNC Charlotte
The Department of Dance is one of five creative units within the College of Arts + Architecture, an artistic community that is unique in the Carolinas.
Dance with us
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.
“I want to advocate for dancers to view themselves as athletes and treat their bodies as such. I hope to motivate athletes to learn about their bodies and how to effectively take care of them for better performance and a healthier, longer career.”
Laura Isabel Velez
B.A. in Applied Dance and a B.S. in Exercise Science
Studio Tours
We welcome the opportunity to get to know prospective students and their families. Schedule a studio tour with the Department of Dance!
Explore other programs of dance study
Dance Performance
Dance Education
Minor in Dance
Advanced Dance Studies Certificate
Musical Theatre Certificate
Professional Training Certificate
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Explore Official University Catalog
Check out the official catalog for information on specific degree requirements, course progressions, curriculum and more.