Wagner College

What you'll study

Coursework covers practical technique, creative work, historical and analytical study, and connections to music and theatre. Specific areas named in the programme include:

• Technique: Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Studio Dance
• Creation & analysis: Choreography, Movement Analysis, Techniques of Choreography, Criticism, Choreography Originals
• Pedagogy & body studies: Pedagogy, Dance Pedagogy, Experiential Anatomy and Kinesiology, somatic movement approaches and Registered Somatic Movement Education and Therapy perspectives
• Interdisciplinary work: Musical Theatre Dance, courses linked with Wagner College Opera and Musicianship, Private Voice Instruction, Music Direction and staged opera productions
• Performance opportunities: Main Stage musicals, WCT Dance productions, choreography credits and opera evenings featuring full-length shows and scene concerts

Entry requirements

The source does not list formal admission requirements for the Dance programme. Prospective students should consult Wagner College admissions for academic criteria, audition procedures and audition repertoire expectations.

Career prospects

Graduates of this training frequently pursue careers as performing artists in ballet, contemporary and musical theatre contexts, choreographers for stage productions, dance educators and studio teachers, and practitioners integrating somatic methods (movement therapy and bodywork). The programme’s ties to opera and musical theatre also prepare students for work that combines dance and vocal performance.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme page does not specify scholarships. Applicants should explore institutional financial aid, merit- and talent-based scholarships, and performance or departmental awards through Wagner College’s financial aid and theatre department offices.