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Dance

Why take courses in Dance?

Dance at Oberlin integrates academic learning with personal experience, leading students to become creative problem solvers and to connect abstract concepts to the physical reality of their bodies.

What kinds of questions does Dance explore?

  • How do abstract concepts connect with the physical reality of the body?

  • How is movement shaped by personal experience? 
  • What is the nature of the audience and performer interaction?

 

What advice would you give students interested in taking courses in Dance?

Dance classes are open to all–whether you want to pursue a career in dance or just have fun.

Taking Courses

Courses for non-majors or general interest

  • Students with a desire to explore dance at the collegiate level are encouraged to enroll in any class that aligns with their interests and prior experience. First-year students who have had experience in dance can step into the upper-level courses. Students for whom dance is a new venture can choose from a variety of introductory courses requiring no prior experience.

Getting started in the major

Considering Majoring in Dance? Take DANC 338 Dance at Oberlin to learn more about the dance major and performance opportunities, discover career pathways and connect with the Oberlin Dance community.

    Majoring in Dance

    Provided are two examples of how a student could distribute courses required for the major over three or four years. See the catalog for additional details about major requirements.

    Sample Four-Year Plans
      Fall Spring
    Y1   DANC 120
    Y2 DANC 132 DANC 270
    Y3 DANC 338
    DANC 202
    THEA 199    		 DANC 224
    DANC 247
    Y4 DANC 394
    DANC 400    		 THEA 199
    CINE 291
    DANC 500
      Fall Spring
    Y1 DANC 190 DANC 191
    AAST 199
    Y2 DANC 225
    DANC 338    		 DANC 221
    DANC 252
    Y3 THEA 199
    DANC 303H    		 THEA 236
    DANC 270
    Y4 THEA 199 DANC 360
    DANC 400
    DANC 500

     

    Related Areas of Study

    Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies; Africana Studies.

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    Dance Major Requirements
    Dance Department