Dance Studies
Study dance to bring about your best performance potential.
The Dance Studies program allows for the flexibility to connect dance to an outside area of study.
As a B.A. Dance Studies major you’ll receive a comprehensive technical dance training built on a solid liberal arts foundation. This allows for the opportunity to double major and connect outside interests, preparing you for a wide range of careers.
In the FSC Dance Program you will study a wide range of dance techniques including ballet and contemporary modern to jazz dance and improvisation. Additionally, you will take various theory courses such as choreography and dance pedagogy and have the opportunity to study with dance professionals through rehearsals and guest artist residencies. As a FSC Dance major you will hone your voice and craft as a future artist.Additional Audition Requirement for Dance
Students must audition and be accepted into the B.F.A., or B.A. programs. Auditions are also required for the Minor in Dance.
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First-Class Facilities
Enjoy learning every day in a brand new state-of-the-art, 4,700-square-foot facility—The Wynee Warden Dance Studio—built specifically for the Dance program.Festival of Fine Arts
For more than 50 years, FSC's Festival of Fine Arts has brought world-class dancers to campus. The Festival also provides opportunities to perform for the public through two faculty and guest artist choreographed concerts and two student choreographed performances each year.
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Our experienced, dedicated faculty, as well as world-class guest artists, will mentor you and help you develop the discipline, self-confidence, and drive for a successful career in dance.Performance Opportunities
Abundant opportunities for performance and real-world learning make Florida Southern College the ideal place to unleash your creative potential and hone your artistry.Meet Our Mocs
Hannah Gomez
Stacy Graham
Featured Faculty
Erin LaSala Phillips
Erin LaSala Phillips received her B.S. in Dance Education from the University of South Florida and her M.F.A. in Dance Choreography from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has worked as a freelance choreographer throughout the U.S. and her choreography has been performed and recognized in numerous dance festivals and venues, including the American Dance Guild Festival in NYC and the Your Move New Jersey Dance Festival. She has been an invited international guest artist at the 33 35 Dance Intensive held at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus and a guest artist at Valdosta State University, North Carolina Dance Masters, and is regularly involved to teach at various national dance festivals and dance intensives each year. As an educator, she has held the positions of Dance Education Coordinator at Kent State University and Director of the Jacksonville University Summer Dance Intensive, as well as taught at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Winthrop University.
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Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Learn MoreAdditional Admission Requirements for Dance
- Students must audition and be accepted into the B.F.A, or B.A programs. Auditions are also required for the Minor in Dance.
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Additional Audition Requirement for Dance
Students must audition and be accepted into the B.F.A., or B.A. programs. Auditions are also required for the Minor in Dance.
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