There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.†-Martha Graham
The dance major or minor experiences dance as a cultural endeavor in the liberal arts tradition. This program prepares the student to dance and perform in a variety of settings and combines the discipline of dance with other areas of study.
Dance is a performing art that places human experience before an audience in the present moment. It holds a mirror up to nature, allowing us to see ourselves and our place in the universe in a manner that is at once immediate and timeless. Dance promotes self-examination and self-discipline, fosters the development of artistic, analytical, critical and organizational capabilities and stimulates the student to realize their full creative potential.