Dance is the art of movement; it’s dimensional expression. Dance is shaped by culture, style, and emotion, and its relevance travels along the curve of social change.

Why study Dance at Sewanee?

Dance courses at Sewanee will provide you with an inclusive learning environment, accommodating all levels and backgrounds—from experienced dancers seeking to develop their skills further to those discovering dance for the first time. Sewanee offers ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance styles with accompanying courses that focus on composition and production.

All classes take place in the professionally equipped dance studio in the Tennessee Williams Center. In addition to academic dance courses, master class opportunities are often available to Sewanee students and the community.

A Sampling of Courses

Experiencing Dance History and Culture
Dance

Dance literacy and appreciation are established through a combination of theory and practice. Dance history is examined through alternating political, social, and economic lenses, guided by the premise that movement expresses culture.

DANC 105
Dance Composition
Dance

An exploration of the creative process of choreography and the craft of dance composition. Dance studies are created as a means of investigating and developing a unique artistic voice and utilizing compositional skills to effectively express and communicate ideas. Dance experience or previous knowledge of composition in visual arts, music, or creative writing is recommended.

DANC 224
Dance Science and Somatics
Dance

An exploration of fundamental principles of movement to ensure safety, development, and growth as a performing artist through studies of somatic techniques, anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, and nutrition. This course is equal parts lecture and embodied movement practice.

DANC 315
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Dance

Programs of Study & Related Programs

Requirements for the Minor in Dance

Requirements for the Major & Minor in Theatre Arts | Website

Contact

Courtney World
Professor of Dance

coworld@sewanee.edu

Perpetual Motion
True Expression of self and culture

Perpetual Motion (or PMo) is a student run dance organization whose goal is to include all levels of experience—from 10 minutes to 10 years. There are even auditions for choreographers. Come get involved in this community-wide endeavor to make dance attainable and fun. From ballet and hip-hop to swing and salsa, there’s a genre for you.

Get moving
Tennessee Williams Center
Legacy of the south's favorite playwright

The Tennessee Williams Center provides unique, state-of-the-art facilities for the students and faculty. Created with funds from the estate of Tennessee Williams himself, the center houses a fully equipped 175-seat theatre, a 60-seat studio theatre, a drafting and design studio, a dance studio, costume and scenery studios, and dressing rooms.

On with the show!
Career and leadership Development
Unsure? You've come to the right place

No matter where you are in your career exploration process, Career and Leadership Development can help. You’ll get assistance with cover letters, resumes, networking, and preparing for an interview. Likewise, if you just feel overwhelmed by this new experience called adulting, swing by the office and get a pep talk from the CLD office.

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