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Department of Theatre Arts & Dance
Housed in a public research university located in a vibrant metropolitan area, the Theatre Arts & Dance department is a collaborative hub for education, research and training in the diverse field of Dance and Theatre. Our five unique programs share a commitment to collaboration and a balanced philosophy of training that combines an expansive liberal arts education with the rigorous study of performance on the stage and in the world.