Dance
Offered as a major (B.A.) and a minor
The Dance curriculum is a mix of foundational liberal arts approaches to dance which includes a mix of performance and foundational courses. Dancers may pursue their favorite styles of dance choosing from core styles: ballet, hip hop, contemporary dance and tap – 2 of which will be required per semester. Dance major graduates will go on to be principal dancers and choreographers in professional companies, studio owners, artistic directors, and teachers at private studios, while others will pursue advanced degrees.
To view degree requirements, click the "Academic Catalog" button, navigate to "Programs by Area: Majors and Minors," and select your program.
Studying dance develops creativity, teamwork, confidence, critical thinking, self-discipline, physical health and the ability to work collaboratively—all beneficial to any 21st-century career path and to one’s quality of life.
Opportunities to Build Essential Skills
Through opportunities in- and out-of-the-classroom, you will develop creativity, confidence, and critical thinking skills while sharpening your purpose and potential. You will graduate from Saint Anselm ready for the exciting world of dance.
Facilities
The Dana Center for the Performing Arts is a premier arts venue in southern New Hampshire featuring theater, music, and dance performances throughout the year. The college's dance and music programs perform, rehearse, and meet for classes here. The building features a 575-seat theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a scene shop, and green room as well as dressing rooms with restroom facilities and showers, classrooms, and rehearsal space for music, dance, and theater.
Additional space for the performing arts including the fitness center, black box, and spaces with mirrors and barres, can be found in the Carr Center and Comiskey Center.
Beyond the Classroom
Through a partnership with the Broadway Dance Center, students can spend a semester in New York City, N.Y. studying and performing dance (in development).
Just Minutes From the Airport
With the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport 15 minutes away, getting to Saint Anselm is easier than ever. Airlines such as Delta, American, JetBlue, Southwest, and United fly out of Manchester with daily non-stop flights to Florida, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Penn., Washington, D.C., and Chicago, Ill. Another option is Boston’s Logan International Airport, which is a little over an hour drive from campus.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Aaron Tolson, Director of Dance
Originally from Manchester, Aaron Tolson has danced his way across 5 continents, been a featured soloist with "Riverdance," performed on Broadway and at Radio City Music Hall. Previously an instructor at The Boston Conservatory, he is teaching tap among other courses and is the Director of the Aaron Tolson Institute of Dance.
Dance Courses at saint anselm college
Ballet
Hip Hop
Tap
Dance Pedagogy
Contemporary Dance
Jazz
Choreography
Global Dance Styles and History
I believe in providing challenging and comprehensive instruction, while having fun. Dance teaches discipline and brings out your joy. There's nothing better than working in a profession you love that allows you to share joy with others.
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