Dance Program

The dance program at Mercyhurst College 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer dance program.

The Dance program at Mercyhurst College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation for more than 16 years.

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Mercyhurst College

5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Mercyhurst College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Erie, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About four thousand students enroll at Mercyhurst College yearly.

Areas of study offered at Mercyhurst College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school earn an SAT score between 1410 - 1740, or an ACT score between 21 - 26. This school accepts approximately 80% of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 30% attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,400 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Mercyhurst College is the "Lakers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

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

Students Enrolled in the Dance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mercyhurst College offers a bachelor's degree program in dance.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.75

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).