About the Theatre & Dance Programs
The Department of Theatre and Dance provides students with a well-rounded education and specific training in dance, design,
musical theatre and theatre performance.
The Bachelor of Arts program is ideal for students looking to major or minor in theatre
or dance.
Majors and minors experience the breadth of the field through coursework, performance,
individual research and guest artist opportunities.
A B.A. in theatre and dance is ideal for students who want to get a comprehensive
overview of both focus areas while still benefiting from the full resources available
to all theatre and dance students.
Tracks:
- Theatre
- Dance
What Can You Do with a B.A. in Theatre or Dance?
A B.A. in Theatre or Dance opens the door to a wide range of creative and professional paths. Graduates may pursue careers in performance, choreography, directing, arts administration, education, stage management and technical theatre. Others leverage their strong communication, collaboration and storytelling skills in fields like event planning, marketing, film/TV production, nonprofit work and more. The degree also prepares students for graduate study in theatre, dance or related disciplines. Whether you're aiming for the stage or exploring creative industries behind the scenes, a B.A. in Theatre or Dance provides a versatile foundation.
- Professional dancer
- Professional actor
- Dance teacher
- Acting teacher
- Director
- Dance therapist
- Choreographer
- Community dance worker
- Media editor
- Stage manager
- And more!
Our alumni excel in finding jobs as artists, creators, educators and technologists
locally, regionally and nationally. They continue to benefit from having soft skills
like teamwork, time management, project completion, communication and idea generation
throughout their careers.
No matter the path, we’re dedicated to preparing students for meaningful lives as
artists, scholars and educators. We provide a rigorous, vibrant, creative and academic
environment in which we mentor them for artistic life in a diverse world.
- Yale
- Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance
- California Institute of the Arts
- Sarah Lawrence
- Colombia College School of Physical Therapy
- University of Michigan
- And more!
A B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Theatre or Dance offers a broader, liberal arts education with flexibility to explore other academic interests alongside your major. It’s ideal for students who want a well-rounded college experience or plan to combine their artistic skills with another field. A B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), on the other hand, is a more intensive, professionally focused degree. Our B.F.A. program includes more rigorous studio training and additional credit hours.
Find Your Creative Home at UW
At the University of Wyoming Department of Theatre and Dance, we believe in community, collaboration and opportunity. Our faculty work side by side with students to help them grow as artists and prepare for careers in the field, all while encouraging them to find their unique place within it. Whether you're drawn to the stage, behind-the-scenes work or interdisciplinary performance, UW offers the space and support to pursue the creative projects you’ve always dreamed of—and to become part of something bigger than yourself.
"The Bachelor of Arts in Dance from the University of Wyoming provides students with the opportunities to explore their dance future in an individual way. In this program dancers experience one on one faculty guidance, excellent technical training, academic dance classes that expand views of the field, and a variety of out-of-department courses. This degree allows students the responsibility to control their education to best support them in any profession. Thanks to the educational freedom and support I received from the faculty, I was able to obtain a unique degree that continues to assist me, and my interests, as I transition from undergraduate studies to my master's degree."
- B.A. Graduate, '22
