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College of Arts and Sciences

Dance

Program Type:
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Dance at Oberlin is characterized by its commitment to experimentation and creation of original work. Student, faculty and visiting artist choreography is presented throughout the year in events ranging from fully produced proscenium concerts to adjudicated student concerts.

Program Director

Nusha Martynuk

Chair and Professor of Dance
Department Affiliation
Dance
Contact

440-775-8958

Why is Studying Dance at Oberlin Unique?

92
Variety of Courses
34
Associated Faculty
7
Study Away Programs

Sample Courses

  • DANC 161 - Capoeira Angola I 4 credits
  • DANC 207 - Improvisation I 2 credits
  • DANC 305 - Collaborative Investigations in Choreography and Composition 4 credits
  • DANC 340 - Arts Management II 4 credits
View course catalog for requirements

Dance Faculty

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Dance Faculty

Dance News

From Chemistry to Circus

May 10, 2017
Hayley Larson '14 teaches at Aloft Circus Arts and Aerial Dane Chicago and performs as Duo Filamental.

Oberlin Dance Fall Forward 2016

November 21, 2016
Dance at Oberlin presented the annual Fall Forward show November 4-8 in Warner Main Space. All pieces were choreographed and performed by Oberlin students.
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Meet Notable Alumni From Oberlin

Patrick Richardson

2004 Adjunct Professor at Drexel University

Rakia Seaborn

2007 Live Core Program Manager at New York Live Arts

Juliana Garber

2014 Dancer/choreographer/administrator

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