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Bates College offers a major and a minor in dance based in the tradition of dance as a performing art form.
Integrating both theory and practice within the framework of a liberal arts education, the Bates Dance program develops an understanding of art, culture, and humanity through dance. Both the major and the minor encourage original choreographic work and provide a variety of performing opportunities for students at all levels of experience. Students can major or minor in dance and can also incorporate dance into interdisciplinary studies programs. Courses are open to all students whether seeking a degree or studying dance as an elective area of interest.