Dance Program

College of DuPage’s Dance program provides an education that is centered in rigorous training, creative research, body mechanics, diverse aesthetics and scholarship creating a versatile, multi-faceted dancer. Students gain experience through classes and productions taught by COD faculty who are active members in the Chicago, national and international dance communities.

Our fall and spring concerts feature dance works for the stage and screen by faculty, students and guest artists. With performances held in the Belushi Performance Hall within the McAninch Arts Center, students gain the experience of performing in a professional grade theater with fully produced productions supported by lighting and costume designers. The program collaborates closely with College of DuPage Theater, Art, Fashion, and Music programs providing a wide range of skills that can broaden potential career paths.

The Dance program offers introductory and advanced classes in dance appreciation, ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, choreography and composition, dance technology, dance pedagogy, and production and performance.

Determine Your Path

Many students that graduate with a degree in dance find themselves as dancers, choreographers, rehearsal assistants and directors, actors, models for fashion and commercial work, commercial performances, producers and directors, movement therapists, somatic practitioners, and dance educators in dance studios, park districts, K-12 schools, and in higher education.

Whether you are preparing for a career in dance or taking dance courses, College of DuPage has the right program for you. COD offers:

Dedicated instructors with years of professional experience.
Instruction utilizing top-notch facilities, equipment and resources.
Affordable programs to help students achieve success without creating overwhelming debt or draining a savings account.
Small class sizes that ensure students receive personalized attention from instructors.
Articulated transfer programs with several prestigious institutions.
Exceptional stages including the Belushi Performance Center in the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage.
Opportunities to study and/or work with nationally and internationally recognized guest teachers and choreographers

Associate in Arts

Students interested in continuing their education in dance can earn a general Associate in Arts degree.

Get Started Today

The first step to getting started in dance is to apply for admission.

Academic and Career Pathways give you a roadmap to achieving your career goals. Follow a pathway based on your degree that outlines which classes you need to take and when so you graduate on time or move on to the next phase in your career.