Dance (Arts Administration)

MajorBachelor of Science

Dancers warming up for their ballet class.

Become a Leader in the Arts.

Combining coursework in business, journalism, communication, and nonprofit management with training in Butler’s prestigious Department of Dance, students studying Bachelor of Science in Dance (Arts Administration) will receive conservatory-level instruction from a faculty of highly respected artists/teachers. In addition to top-notch dance training, you will also complete at least one internship, preparing you for a career in performance or leadership in the arts.

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Program Information

Curriculum

This Program’s courses and strong internship program prepares students for careers and leadership positions in the arts. Sample courses in include:

DA 109 – Professional Practice
DA 131 – Modern Technique 1
AA 301 – Principles and Practices of Arts Administration
JR 112 – Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
STR 222 – Principles of Strategic Communication
AA 420 – Financial Management for the Arts

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The Butler Advantage

Students will learn to:

Articulate and apply an understanding of the impact of dance in history, society, and the allied arts, thus becoming advocates for the art form.

Incorporate the impact of other arts on dance through studies in music, theatre, and the fine arts.

Understand the purposes, values, and essential operations of non-profit arts organizations and demonstrate this knowledge in practical applications.

Butler’s nationally ranked Dance program was the reason I came to Butler.

“JCA, and specifically my time in Butler Ballet, is preparing me for life in a professional ballet company. We are held to the standards of those of the professional ballet world and are given opportunities to work with former and current professional dancers and choreographers.”

Gabrielle Grossmann
Dance—Arts Administration