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Dance

As an art form, dance incorporates the visual impact of painting and sculpture, rhythms and moods of music, and the storytelling drama of theatre. You can study ballet, tap, jazz, modern and hip-hop as you hone your artistic tools as a dancer in one of the few two-year dance programs in Kansas.

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Discover the Beauty of Form

Learn to tell beautiful stories through dance, expressing yourself using art, drama and musical connection as a dancer. Solo and group performances will challenge you with innovative dance techniques while refining your choreography, focus and range of motion. Expand your performances by taking the opportunity to audition for musical theatre, using your own choreography if you choose.

Studying dance also produces practical benefits, sharpening critical thinking skills, innovation, and your ability to be an effective team member. Dance classes also fulfill physical education credits for non-majors.

Let Us Lead You

You graduate from our program with skills and training unique to your experience at Butler. With the chance to perform live as a freshman, a benefit over four-year universities, you’ll leap into the spotlight sooner and grow confidence that lasts beyond graduation.

Our gifted, experienced instructors prepare you for the opportunity to perform two dance showcases per year before live audiences. They’ll work closely with you to perfect your art of presentation, grace and athleticism as you earn a dance degree.

What You Can Do with a Dance Degree

No matter what your dream job is, our instructors will give you the building blocks to earn your bachelor’s degree at a four-year university or start your career right away in positions like:

  • Dance teacher or coach
  • Fitness gym or recreation program
  • Entertainment industry (i.e. theme park or cruise ship)

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Classes You'll Take

These are a few of the courses you'll take in our Dance program.

  • Modern Dance
  • Jazz Dance
  • Ballet
  • Tap Dance
  • Choreography Capstone

    Dance (Associate of Arts)

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