The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment is dedicated to preparing dancers to work as performers, teachers, choreographers and arts/entertainment managers, and the Dance Science degree provides a unique opportunity to prepare for entrance in Physical Therapy graduate programs.
- Audition is required for admission
- Academic requirements for admission into Dance Science
- High School GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Test scores showing College Algebra readiness or completion of College Algebra
- ACT Math Score of 19 or higher
- SAT Math Section Score of 510 or higher
- ALEKS Placement Assessment of College Algebra
- Unlike other dance degrees, students enter the Dance Science track as freshmen
Designed essentially as a pre-physical therapy degree, Dance Science combines OCU’s renowned dance training with the science prerequisites needed to pursue a career in physical therapy. Students who meet specific academic and program criteria will also have an optional direct-admission pathway into OCU’s physical therapy program.
- Dance Courses
- Technique
- Jazz – commercial, musical theatre, lyrical, hip-hop, funk, classical, contemporary
- Tap
- Ballet
- AND MORE: Precision Line, Dance for Camera, Partnering, Men’s Technical Studies
- Choreography
- Entertainment Career Preparation
- Introduction to Dance Teaching
- Preparation for Physical Therapy
- Dance Health
- Anatomy for Dancers
- Biology and Lab
- Psychology
- Chemistry and Lab
- Statistics
- Physics I & II with Labs
- Human Anatomy and Lab
- Human Physiology and Lab
- Arts and Entertainment Management
- Arts Management Costume Lab
- Arts Management and Production I
- Arts Management and Production II
- AND MORE dance academics and general education courses
