Why Choose the Dance Department at Eastern?
Eastern’s Dance Department is led by a faculty of dance professionals whose expertise includes education, performance, choreography, community based arts, multicultural & African studies, dance medicine & science, and multimedia exploratory works. The course work and community environment in the dance program engage students on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional levels anchored in Christian spirituality, which helps to shape a well rounded and grounded dance professional.
Our Programs
Dance minors must audition for leveling.
Experiences & Opportunities
Students in Eastern’s Dance Department have the opportunity to immerse themselves in both curricular and extracurricular dance experiences such as:
- Fall and Spring Dance Concert Productions
- Historical Research
- Dance Repertory
- Eastern Dance Club
- Eastern Dance Ministry (monthly performances at Chapel)
Dance Program Auditions
Come experience a day of dance at Eastern on December 7th, 2024
- 3:00-4:30 pm Audition in Ballet, Modern, Jazz and Improvisation
- 4:30-5:15 pm Interviews/Q&A
- 5:15-6:00 pm Free Dinner in the dining commons with EU performers
- 6:00-7:00 pm Observe pre-show warm-ups and backstage tour
- 7:00 pm Free tickets to the winter performance of student, faculty, and guest artist choreography
Complete the Dance Audition Application to reserve your spot!
Performance Tickets
“Eastern's comprehensive curriculum has given me an all around deeper understanding of dance and a profound respect for the art form.”
Dance Department Mission Statement
The Dance Department of Eastern University provides dance education in a Christian setting, enabling students who are interested in careers in dance to integrate their faith with the discipline of dance. The program approaches the study of dance in a comprehensive manner, balancing the academic curriculum with performance production. The development of satisfactory technical performance based on sound biomechanical principles is supported by engagement with historical, socio-cultural and aesthetic theory, exploration of creative potential, instruction in pedagogical practice and understanding of anatomical principles. The course work and community environment engage the individual on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional levels anchored in Christian spirituality--shaping a dance professional who is well-rounded and grounded.