Undergraduate Majors & Minors

The Department offers two sets of majors and minors: one in Theater and one in Dance. Both programs provide students with a foundation in Performance Studies and the opportunity to define a focus area in their upper-division elective courses before pursuing advanced study opportunities (capstone courses).

Jeremy Brooks in "Spilt Milk" (2018) | Photo by Natalia Perez

Dance & Performance Studies

The dance training and academic courses offered by our department are rigorous and geared toward the student who is interested in learning about dance and performance from multiple perspectives. As either a major or minor in Dance and Performance Studies, you will study with faculty known nationally and internationally for their scholarly research and creative work.

2019 production of "The House of the Spirits"

Theater & Performance Studies

The practical focus of the major is to create theater of all kinds using all its art forms. Whether new to theater or seasoned with years of training and skill, all students receive an education that engages them fully. Your focus may be on acting, dance, technical theater/design, performance studies, or some combination of these.

Undergraduate Guides

Undergraduate Student Handbook (PDF)

This quick guide for TDPS majors and minors includes advising information, steps for success, department policies, links to campus resources, and more.

Focus Areas

Acting Technique Sequence

Dance Technique Sequence

Enhancing Your Elective Experience

Course Requirements

Majors

Major in Dance and Performance Studies

Major in Theater and Performance Studies

Minors

Minor in Dance and Performance Studies

Minor in Theater and Performance Studies