Dance majors explore the spectrum of dance, from classical ballet to jazz and tap. It's an education complemented with classes in anatomy, choreography and composition, and costuming and construction.
The goal is to prepare students for careers in performance, choreography, private instruction or for entrance into a master of fine arts (M.F.A.) program.
On-campus opportunities include: Webster Dance Theatre, a professional in-residence dance company; Webster University Dance Ensemble, a student company; B.F.A. Concerts; and Dance Line, which performs for basketball half-time shows.
Acceptance to the dance department as a degree-seeking student is by audition. Each dancer must be prepared to work in ballet, modern dance and jazz. On-campus auditions are recommended.
B.F.A. candidates are required to apply for the program, normally prior to the end of their sophomore year. The student must submit a n example of choreography and demonstrate a certain degree of expertise.
Partnerships with World-Class
Cultural Institutions:
• Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis are located on campus and perform in the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts.
• The Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra and Dance St. Louis collaborate with Webster on curriculum as well as productions.
• Webster is the only American university that has a partnership with the internationally-acclaimed Vienna Academy of Fine Art.
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Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts
Webster University's Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts enables students to become confident, intellectually prepared artists and performers in a global environment. Our art, music, theatre and dance majors combine significant studio experiences with an excellent faculty-driven liberal arts education. Many alumni have been nominated for and won Tony, Emmy, and Academy Awards. Theatre graduates are currently with national touring companies of Peter Pan, Chicago, Cabaret, and Sunset Boulevard.
Did You Know?
Two professional theatre companies are based on campus — the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis — performing year-round in the Loretto-Hilton Center.
Fast Facts
St. Louis, Missouri
Student to Faculty ratio:
16:1
Average class size:
15-25 students
Student Body:
Represents 46 U.S. states and 130 countries
Mascot:
Gorlok
International Campuses:
Cha-am/Hua Hin, Thailand
Geneva, Switzerland
Leiden, the Netherlands
London, England
Vienna, Austria
