Dance
College of Arts and Sciences
The Department of Dance is a learning community that promotes access, inclusion and excellence. We offer a diverse and stimulating educational experience dedicated to connecting theoretical inquiry to experiential learning. Students explore dance from several analytical and methodological frameworks: technical, creative, historical, cultural, aesthetic, pedagogical and scientific, resulting in a rigorous balance between creative work and academic study. Undergraduates considering careers in performance and choreography, dance education, dance-related fields such as arts administration and physical therapy, or those interested in pursuing graduate studies in dance may choose from a variety of options culminating in a BA degree in dance.
Major category: Minimum requirements
Minor available
Curricular options: Creative Studies , Dance Studies
Topic: Arts
Applicant type
Freshman
Freshmen can apply to the UW to begin autumn quarter or winter quarter (U.S. applicants only)
Read more about applying to the UW as a freshman, including details for programs that provide high school students with college credit (like Running Start).
Transfer
Preparation for the major is a factor in transfer admission. Use the information below to help you prepare for this degree
- Visit MyPlan to run a degree audit.
- Use the UW Equivalency Guide to find out how courses taken at a Washington state community or technical college will transfer to the UW.
- See UW college and school graduation requirements.
- Learn the degree requirements.
- Read more about applying to the UW as a transfer student.
Department admission information
- Departmental application deadline: Must enroll at the UW before applying to the major.
- Please contact the department for details about the application process.
- Applications that meet the following requirements are accepted during autumn, winter and spring quarters.
- Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.
- Successful completion of 3 credits in any of the academic courses required for the major.
- Be registered in or have successfully completed at least one dance practice/technique course.
- Visit the Dance website for more information.
Entering transfer information:
Total undergraduates: 39
Total from Washington community colleges: 2
Entering transfer GPA (from WA community colleges):
3.75 – 4.00: 0
3.50 – 3.74: 1
3.25 – 3.49: 0
3.00 – 3.24: 1
2.75 – 2.99: 0
2.50 – 2.74: 0
2.49 and below: 0