Dance

It is not necessary to be a Dance Minor to take a dance course. Dance courses are available for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students in areas including ballet, modern dance, jazz dance, and dance composition. All courses are three credits and include a complementary academic component that may focus on dance history, dance criticism, or dance injury. Most courses fulfill the Fine Arts core requirement for the College. For a listing of course descriptions and degree requirements, please see the course catalog.

The PC Dance Company has about 25 members and holds auditions each fall at the beginning of the semester. Dance Company members typically dance about 8-10 hours each week, mostly in the evenings. There is a mandatory Company class once each week, and rehearsals throughout the semester. Choreography is done by faculty, guest artists, and students. Although the predominant style of the Company is modern dance, both jazz dance and ballet are also important. Company class is taught by faculty and guest artists, in order to expose students to a range of styles and teaching approaches.

Other Dance Opportunities outside the department include Dance Team, cultural clubs, aerobics classes, and recreational classes sponsored by student groups. The Providence College Dance Club is a student-run organization developed with the goal of giving all PC students the opportunity to dance throughout their college years. No experience is necessary to participate, and dancers from all backgrounds are welcome. The club puts on two shows yearly, performing pieces in a variety of styles, including contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. Dance Club also holds classes taught by alumni and professional choreographers, which are open to all PC students. Please visit the clubs page for Student Engagement and Leadership for more information.