The program in Community Dance emphasizes the creative process as a form of collaboration, through which dance can be an adaptable, inclusive, socially relevant practice. The Graduate Certificate in Community Dance prepares professionals ready to create and lead community dance projects focused on wellness, health, education, activism, or other initiatives. Courses include studio practice in dance technique and composition; theoretical, practical, and historical investigations of dance as a community form; dance research; and project planning. This program harnesses the resources of the School of Dance BFA and BA programs, which create a rich culture of studio practice and performance in which graduate students can deepen their understanding of their art form while developing professional competencies as arts administrators and leaders.
Community Dance Certificate at Ohio University
Ohio University offers the Graduate Certificate of Community Dance Certificate as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Athens, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for community dance certificate and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Community Dance Certificate
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Community Dance Certificate at Ohio University
Entry Requirements
This certificate program alone does not permit full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 cannot be issued based on admission to this certificate.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 80
Tuition and Fee Information for Community Dance Certificate at Ohio University
How to Apply for Community Dance Certificate at Ohio University
The Ohio University Graduate College works together with each graduate program to process and review your application. You submit all application materials to the Graduate College, where your materials are gathered for the academic program.
Once you have found the graduate program to help you meet your personal and professional goals, review the application requirements and deadlines in the Graduate Catalog and on the academic program website.
Each program handles application reviews differently, but generally, there is a committee of faculty who review applications. Admission recommendations are sent to the Graduate College which then confirms minimum admission requirements have been met and finalizes the admission offer. Your admission is not final until you receive an email confirmation from the Graduate College.
You will be entering your information on a secure server. You do not need to complete the application all at once; the system allows you to save and return at your convenience.
You can upload most application materials directly to the online application. We recommend you use this option to ensure your materials are kept together with your application. The application also hosts a secure online recommendation system.
The Graduate College uses an electronic imaging system for programs to review applications and supporting documents. Programs can review materials once they are processed by Graduate College staff.
United States of America, Athens