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Theatre & Dance

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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Earn Your B.A. in Theatre & Dance

The University of Wyoming offers varying levels of theatre and dance degrees. The bachelor of arts degree provides a robust liberal arts program that covers the broad reach of information a performing graduate will need for a career in the arts.

We promote artistic curiosity, exploration, innovation, experimentation, risk-taking and cross-discipline collaboration as we inspire our students, and the people of Wyoming to reflect, think and engage in the issues of our life and times.

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Department of Theatre & Dance

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. 

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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

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What Can You Do with a B.A. in Theatre or Dance?

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.

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.

Theatre & Dance Careers

  • Professional dancer
  • Professional actor
  • Dance teacher
  • Acting teacher
  • Director
  • Dance therapist
  • Choreographer
  • Community dance worker
  • Media editor
  • Stage manager

 

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Graduate schools UW theatre and dance alumni have attended:

  • Yale
  • Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Dance
  • California Institute of the Arts
  • Sarah Lawrence
  • Colombia College School of Physical Therapy
  • University of Michigan
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B.A. in Theatre and Dance Program Highlights

The success of our programs is due to the exceptional, hands-on environment we’ve cultivated. Graduates leave our program prepared for the challenges they’ll face in the performance, educational and technical roles they enter. Below are a few more of the highlights that make our program stand apart.

Scholarship Opportunities

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers scholarships to talented students with exceptional academic records. Students are encouraged to audition annually for a chance to qualify for the various available opportunities. UW also offers many other scholarship opportunities!

 

Numerous Performance Opportunities

Several times a year, our department will hold multiple auditions for various productions and associations that include:

Theatre American College Dance Festival Association
Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc.
The University/Resident Theatre Association
The Rocky Mountain Theatre Association
University of Wyoming productions
American College Dance Festival Association

Experienced Faculty

The nature of any art requires years of dedicated, real-world practice before reaching a level of mastery. The Department of Theatre and Dance is fortunate to have numerous faculty members with decades of experience in performance, education and various other roles. For example, one notable faculty member is Cat Kamrath, assistant professor of dance. Cat is a Certified Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analyst. Her current research pairs this somatic field with values-based teaching, investigating how shifting the power dynamics in a classroom allows for more profound student experiences.

Networking & Student Groups

The relationships you build as an artist are as crucial as the skills you gain. Your network will propel you forward throughout your career and introduce you to inspiring people. The Department of Theatre and Dance provides you with an opportunity to begin your journey in student-led organizations such as the Associated Students of the Performing Arts. This registered student organization produces cabarets and student-led productions. In addition, they fundraise for student projects and travel to conferences. Get a head start on building your network with the opportunities we provide.

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

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Department of Theatre & Dance

University of Wyoming

Department 3951, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-2199

Email: theatre_dance@uwyo.edu