Dance
Dance develops creativity, teamwork, confidence, critical thinking, self-discipline, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Dance, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science in Dance is offered through the College of Liberal Arts at MTSU.
Middle Tennessee State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). MTSU is the only public university in Tennessee to offer a Bachelor of Science in Dance. The program promotes diverse intellectual and artistic scholarship, while fostering professional and social excellence in a liberal art setting. Through studio training, dance studies courses, and curricular and co-curricular activities, you can prepare to become an artist, scholar, educator, arts advocate, and leader in the field of dance and beyond. Dance study at MTSU emphasizes a holistic approach that rigorously trains the body and engages the mind. Dancers are encouraged to develop creative and critical perspectives. Students are expected to examine the cultural and historical contexts of dance and develop the abilities to both move and think logically, critically, and creatively, and to communicate clearly. Admission to the program is through an audition in person (see website for dates) or by video.
News Briefs
MTSU faculty, guest artist present Spring Dance Concert April 18-20 at Tucker
This year’s performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, April 18-20, at Tucker Theatre inside the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building at 615 Champion Way.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU faculty, guest artist present Spring Dance Concert April 18-20 at Tucker
This year’s performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, April 18-20, at Tucker Theatre inside the Boutwell Dramatic Arts Building at 615 Champion Way.[ Read More ]
Dance, B.S.
Prior to graduation, MTSU students have opportunities to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to attend graduate programs, work in a variety of dance and arts related professions, and contribute to dance within a global society. The emphasis upon national and international work, creative engagement of mind and body, and a vast array of performance opportunities makes MTSU’s Dance Program distinctive in the United States, and the success of our students offers testament to the outstanding and visionary instruction in dance and the arts at Middle Tennessee State University.
MTSU Dance students receive training that can lead to many careers, with graduates finding performance opportunities in professional companies, in the entertainment industry, and as entrepreneurial artists and choreographers. Graduates also teach in studios, schools, and community-based programs, further their education in graduate school and teach at the university level, and apply their dance knowledge to a broad range of fields including exercise science, somatic training practices like Alexander Technique, and dance therapy.
Employer examples include, but are not limited to:
- The American School Switzerland
- The Arts Center of Cannon County
- Blue Moves
- Borderless Arts Tennessee
- Bridging Souls Productions
- Chattanooga Dance Theatre
- Christopher K. Morgan & Artists
- Company Rose
- Contemporary West Dance Theatre
- Country Tonite Theatre
- Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2
- Disney
- Found Movement Group
- Kate Weare Company
- FALL
- Inlet Dance Theatre
- Momentum Dance Lab
- Numinous Flux
- Of Bones Brooklyn
- Studio Tenn
- The Pop-up Project
- TMP Productions
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
The Dance Program is part of the Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Liberal Arts.
Check out theatreanddance.mtsu.edu to learn more about our department, program, and productions.
Public Accountability Notice
MTSU is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD).
To see data about the program, please visit this webpage: https://planeffectiveness.mtsu.edu/b-s-dance/.
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Tucker Theatre accommodates major music, dance, theatrical, and television productions, along with performances in intimate settings and a wide variety of events such as award ceremonies, films, pageants, recitals, product launches, receptions, and meetings.
For event information, please call (615) 494.8810. For Tickets, call 1 (8880 718-4253. Thank you!
All events at Tucker Theatre are scheduled through our production office. Call (615) 898-2181 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for rental information.
The Anderson Studio Theater is a flexible black box space. It is primarily used for student-produced performances. The space is perfect for smaller, more intimate productions.
MTSU has two fully equipped dance studio spaces for rehearsals and dance classes. Both rooms have a full mirror wall, as well as easy-to-use audio equipment.
The Scenic Studio is designed for the construction of our scenic elements for all Theatre and Dance productions, as well as stagecraft classes.
The Costume Studio is designed for the production of costumes for all Theatre and Dance productions, as well as costuming classes.
The Design Studio is equipped with a state-of-the-art light box and an ETC Ion lighting console that allows designers to work on a scale model of Tucker Theatre. Students also have access to the computer lab and drafting materials.
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