Orchesis Dance Concert
This is the department’s annual modern dance concert, highlighting original work by students, faculty, and guest choreographers.
Dance Major
As a dance major, you will receive pre-professional training as a dancer while pursuing a liberal arts education. Dance majors are encouraged to attend the New York Arts Program or an off-campus internship with a dance company.
About the Major
You will take 11 required courses in modern dance and theatre. You also will complete a senior project, from a range of opportunities that suit your performance or research interests. You are expected to be involved in one theatre or dance production every semester. Through this experience, you will become close with fellow students and professors in the department.
Related Minors
Theory to Practice
At OWU, you connect the classroom and the real world. A Theory-to-Practice Grant could fund your original research, internship, or creative project throughout the world.
Many dance majors participate in the New York Arts Program, where you can live in New York City and intern with a professional arts organization for a full semester.
Dance Conference
Yasmin Radzi ‘16, Maddie Presley-Wolff ‘16, Jeunesse Jacobs ‘16, and Lauren Holler ‘15 were awarded grants to attend and present their work at the American College Dance Association conference. They taught material upon returning to campus.
Multiple Majors
Kimberly McCalmont '19, right, is a double major in Dance and Genetics. She's served as President of Terpsicorps and teaches dance classes at the local Delaware Arts Castle.
Highlights
Jannuzi Dance Studio
The brand new dance studio in the Simpson Querrey Fitness Center is for all dance classes and rehearsals. It features a fully sprung performance floor and presentation seating.
New York Arts Program
You can spend a semester in a New York City internship, learning what you can do with your major in the real world. Recent students have interned at New York dance companies.
Dance Club
TerpsiCorps, the student-run dance club holds an annual dance performance showcasing a broad range of dance styles.
Graduate Outcomes
Lauren Holler '15
Lauren is enrolled at the Cleveland Marshall Law School.
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A Look at Dance
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Department Contact Info
Location
Chappelear Drama Center
45 Rowland Ave.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
45 Rowland Ave.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH 43015
Department Contact
Chairperson: D. Glen Vanderbilt Jr.
740-368-3847
dgvander@owu.edu
Office Manager/ Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Beach
740-368-3846
eabeach@owu.edu
740-368-3847
dgvander@owu.edu
Office Manager/ Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Beach
740-368-3846
eabeach@owu.edu