Theatre and Dance at UMSL

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Theatre and Dance Degree Programs

  • BA Theatre and Dance

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Missouri–St. Louis provides students with a solid core of theatre and dance coursework with additional flexibility to design a course of study tailored to the individual.

UMSL's faculty members are actively engaged in creative and scholarly research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, holding awards from the Kennedy Center, the American College Theatre Festival and others.

The Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Missouri–St. Louis provides students with a solid core of theatre and dance coursework with additional flexibility to design a course of study tailored to the individual.

UMSL's faculty members are actively engaged in creative and scholarly research locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, holding awards from the Kennedy Center, the American College Theatre Festival and others.

Theatre and Dance Degree Programs

  • BA Theatre and Dance
To further elevate our theatre and dance curriculum, UMSL has partnered with Dance St. Louis and Modern American Dance Company (MADCO). This unmatched resource is made exclusive to UMSL students.

What UMSL has to offer

Individual faculty members have been nationally recognized for teaching excellence as well as for their performative work in the New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Bermuda Sun and Denver Post. Additionally, UMSL's faculty volunteers their talents on campus and throughout the St. Louis community, enriching local theatre and dance culture.

UMSL's theatre and dance program offers four main-stage productions each academic year. The University Players, a well-renowned student organization, remains open to any UMSL student, as is the Group Formerly Known as Jeté, UMSL's student dance organization.

UMSL's Department of Theatre and Dance offers a BA in theatre and dance and a minor.

You can learn more about these degrees and the department at our website:
http://www.umsl.edu/~theater/index.html

 

For an in-depth look at UMSL's theatre and dance courses, visit:
http://bulletin.umsl.edu/collegeoffineartsandcommunication/theatredanceandmediastudies/#undergraduatetext

Career Opportunities

UMSL At A Glance

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is the largest public research university located in Missouri's most populous and economically important region. Founded in 1963, we enroll nearly 17,000 students, and we are home to more than 1,400 faculty members.

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UMSL offers 46 undergraduate degrees from our five colleges.

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We have seven pre-professional degree tracks.

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And we partner with more than 400 companies and organizations for our internship programs. You will get out of the classroom, gain practical experience, make connections and jump-start your career.

St. Louis

St. Louis:
Something For Everyone

UMSL is a vital part of St. Louis, and the city and surrounding areas make up the most culturally vibrant region in Missouri. That means we offer you more than a top-ranked learning environment.

There's a night out with friends on Washington Avenue. An exhibit opening at the Saint Louis Zoo. A home run celebration at Busch Stadium. St. Louis is a place where you can be you.