Dance Program

The dance program at Johnson C Smith University prepares students for careers in dance, choreography, and arts administration. The program focuses on expressing ideas, feelings, and inner visions through performance in multiple dance disciplines - ballet, modern jazz, ethnic, contemporary, and more. Program courses include: technique, choreography, dance history and criticism, somatic and kinesiological science, dance production, and dance administration and business. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer dance program.

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Johnson C Smith University (JCSU)

133 James Sprunt Drive, Kenansville, NC

Johnson C Smith University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Charlotte, NC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Over 1,300 students enroll at Johnson C Smith University yearly.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 750 to 960 for the SAT exam and within the range of 15 to 19 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Johnson C Smith University. Only 29% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Johnson C Smith University. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,300 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

Johnson C Smith University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.jcsu.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Dancers

Description

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for on-air broadcasting, or for video recording.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dancers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Choreographers

Description

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, choreographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).