Bachelor of Science in Dance Degree Program
Move with Purpose: Explore Liberty’s Bachelor’s Degree in Dance
If you’re drawn to movement as a form of expression, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Dance may be just the program for you! This degree offers a space to hone your talents and deepen your understanding of dance as both an art and a calling. As you pursue your bachelor’s in dance degree, you can study a wide range of disciplines – including technical training, anatomy, dance history, pedagogy, and performance – while exploring how dance can communicate stories, emotions, and truth.
At Liberty, we offer opportunities for you to grow artistically while engaging with a community of professors and peers who value both excellence and spiritual purpose. Our BS in Dance degree courses are designed to show you how dance can be used as a tool for worship and outreach. Through a mix of academic coursework and hands-on practice, you can strengthen your dance skills and grow more confident in your craft.
Additionally, you can prepare to pursue a career in many different fields – from dance education to ministry to professional dance performance. You’ll be encouraged to consider how dance can be used in a variety of settings, whether you’re guiding others as an instructor, choreographing original dances, or contributing to faith-based arts initiatives. Our goal is to help you build a strong base of knowledge and experience that can support your next steps, wherever they may lead.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 24, 2026
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
Highlights
Highlights of Our Bachelor’s Degree in Dance
Customize Your Degree with Electives
Want to shape your dance degree around what interests you most? Elective courses give you the flexibility to explore many different topics of study. Whether you’re looking to try something new or build on what you already love, electives let you tailor your learning experience. You’ll have the chance to explore, experiment, and grow in ways that make sense for your goals.
Choose Your Practicum Path
As part of your BS in Dance degree, you’ll have the flexibility to select a practicum path that fits your interests. We offer both dance and theatre practicums, so you can choose the type that aligns with your goals and creative focus. Practicums give you a chance to gain hands-on experience in a setting that supports your growth – providing a practical way to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world performance and production environments.
Receive Support Every Step of the Way
You’ll have access to a range of academic resources designed to help you succeed. From academic advising to career services, support is available throughout your journey. Additionally, our library offers research tools and quiet study spaces, while our writing tutors can provide feedback on papers. Whether you’re planning your next steps or working through a class assignment, these services are here to help you stay on track.
Learn and Create in Well-Equipped Environments
Train under faculty with professional experience in many different areas of dance. Their insight can help you explore movement from multiple perspectives. At the same time, you can take advantage of rehearsal and performance venues designed to support your growth. You’ll have access to ballet barres, fitness tools, and more, so your learning can come to life in spaces built to foster creativity and preparation.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Dance Degree?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Dance can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Artistic director
- Arts administrator
- Choreographer
- Dance critic
- Dance educator
- Dance historian
- Dance notator
- Dance researcher
- Movement trainer
- Professional dancer
- Rehearsal director
- Studio owner
- Tour manager
#2 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #2 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com for 2026.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in Our BS in Dance Degree Courses?
In Liberty’s bachelor’s degree in dance, you’ll take courses that support both your physical well-being and technical development. Courses in areas such as dance health, wellness, and kinesiology can help you understand how your body moves and how you can care for it throughout your training. You’ll also examine core techniques in ballet, jazz, modern dance, and social dance, allowing you to diversify and expand your abilities.
Other courses will give you an opportunity to explore choreography as well as the historical and theoretical aspects of dance. Additionally, you can learn about the production side of dance and performance, including costume, lighting, and scenic production techniques for the stage. To further develop your creativity, adaptability, and confidence as a dancer, you’ll take an improvisation course – so you can understand how to perform spontaneously while still drawing on core fundamentals of dance technique.
As you look toward the future, it’s important to know how you can apply your training in real-world contexts. That’s why we offer classes in dance pedagogy, dance as ministry, and careers in dance. Throughout these courses, you can prepare to apply your skills in areas such as teaching, outreach, professional dance, and more!
To round out your degree, you can customize your learning through elective courses as well as complete practicums designed to help you gain hands-on experience. We seek to offer a well-rounded, career-oriented curriculum that provides you with a solid launching pad for pursuing your creative future.
Featured Dance Degree Courses
DNCE 103 – Dance Health and Wellness
DNCE 220 – Improvisation
DNCE 325 – Dance Composition I
DNCE 471 – Dance as Ministry
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Communication and the Arts
- View the Degree Completion Plan (coming soon)
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s BS in Dance Degree Program?
Learn from Experienced Faculty
At Liberty, you’ll study under faculty who bring a wide range of professional and academic experience to the classroom and studio. Our dance professors have backgrounds in performance, choreography, dance education, and more, so they can offer insight into how dance functions across different settings. Their teaching is shaped by years of work in the field, and they aim to help you think critically about movement as both an art form and a means of communication. With their mentorship, you can be encouraged to grow not only as a dancer but also as a creative thinker and storyteller.
Study at an Accredited Institution
Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), so you can rest assured that we offer an education that meets recognized academic standards. Accreditation helps ensure that your coursework is grounded in quality and integrity. It also reflects Liberty’s broader commitment to maintaining excellence across all disciplines. As you pursue your degree, you’ll be part of a university that values both academic rigor and personal development.
Train in Top-Notch Facilities
Your environment can shape your learning experience, and Liberty offers a variety of spaces designed to support your growth as a dancer. From rehearsal classrooms to performance venues, we have the facilities you need to hone your craft and display your skills. You can also take advantage of tools like ballet barres and exercise equipment to support your technique training and dance health management.
Explore Faith Through Movement
If you’re looking for a program that allows you to connect your faith with your art, Liberty’s BS in Dance provides opportunities to reflect on how movement can help you reach others with the truth of the Gospel. You’ll be encouraged to think about how dance can serve as a tool for worship, storytelling, and outreach as well as how your creative gifts can be used with purpose. This approach supports a learning environment where your values and your artistry can grow together. Not only can you deepen your understanding of dance – you can also explore its potential to communicate meaning beyond words.
Admissions
How Do You Become a Student in the Bachelor’s in Dance Degree Program?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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