Department of Dance Mission Statement

The Temple University Department of Dance is committed to artistic and academic excellence in a socially inclusive environment that affirms dance as central to society and culture. We value dance as a performing art manifested artistically, culturally and personally, and we embrace dance as a vehicle for social change.

The degree programs in dance aim to:

•  Guide students toward a balance of cognitive, analytical, intuitive and creative skills;

•  Aid students in the development of their creative potential through technique, choreography, performance, research and other creative expressions;

•  Educate students about the various forms and premises of dance within their historical, social and cultural contexts;

•  Provide intensive training in a range of dance techniques and styles as represented by the faculty and selected guest artists; and,

•  Prepare students for professional careers as performing artists, choreographers, teachers, researchers, scholars, and informed and responsible leaders in academic and non-academic settings.