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In the Honors Tutorial College (HTC) dance program, students become part of a vibrant community of dance artists, dance-makers, and dance scholars, where students work alongside dedicated faculty and diverse visiting artists. This program provides excellent mentoring to enable motivated students to identify, develop, and communicate their interests, skills, and vision in the field of dance.

Curriculum

Students must complete at least 121 credit hours, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5, and fulfill all university and HTC requirements including coursework in different dance technique, composition, dance history, cultural studies, movement analysis, pedagogy, production, and performance.

Honors Tutorial and Thesis

HTC dance students take one tutorial each semester with a professor for a total of eight tutorials. The first tutorial provides an overview of dance studies as a creative, physical, and intellectual discipline. Subsequent tutorials are selected by the student, in consultation with the Director of Studies. They provide diverse experiences in which the student gains important fundamental knowledge, hones essential skills, and develops an understanding of what inspires them through intensive, one-on-one conversations and learning activities with a faculty tutor.

In the junior year, HTC Dance students take a tutorial in research methods and thesis preparation. In the senior year, students develop an original thesis project that makes a contribution to the field of dance studies.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work as dance-movement therapists, interdisciplinary performance artists, dance writers, and performers with internationally known companies.

Admission Requirements

This is a selective admission program. Students must demonstrate:

• Exceptional academic performance
• Strong potential for independent study and research
• Submission of additional essays and high school teacher recommendations
• An interview with the director of studies

Students should have a background in dance and demonstrate potential for self-motivated study, research, and creative work. An audition for the School of Dance and an interview with the Director of Studies for HTC Dance are both required.

First-year, transfer, and external applicants are held to the same high standards. More details can be found on the HTC Application Page.

Applications and Auditions

The deadline for applications for admission and scholarships is November 15. Audition is required and should be arranged as early as possible. To arrange for an audition, or to find out more about the Tutorial Program in Dance, contact Tresa Randall.