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The Department of Dance is committed to:
- Experiential learning where students integrate theory and practice to discover, explore, and articulate a sense of themselves as dance artists and leaders
- Providing special projects and classroom experiences that value student choice and variety
- Offering comprehensive, tri-focal training in ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques
- Engagement with national and international dance communities through artist residencies and immersive experiences
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Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette
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Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western
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‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert
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Western dance students will take audience on tour of campus with 'In-site/Outside'
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Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala
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