Dance Program

The dance program at Winthrop 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 South Carolina colleges that offer dance program.

The Dance program at Winthrop University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation for more than 28 years.

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Winthrop University

601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Kingstree, SC

Winthrop University is a public institution located in Rock Hill, South Carolina and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately 6,000 students are enrolled annually at Winthrop University.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score within the range of 950 - 1150, or an ACT composite score between 20 - 25. An estimated 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at Winthrop University, with 35 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Winthrop University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $26,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,200 per year. Students enrolled at Winthrop University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Winthrop University "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.winthrop.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Dance Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Winthrop University 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

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).