Dance at Western

Dance courses have been offered at Western University for many years. Beginning in the 2011-12 academic year, students could officially claim Dance as a minor through the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Music Education department. There are a variety of courses offered which provide students with a well-rounded selection, with introductory courses in Dance Basics, Modern Technique, Theatre Dance, Dance Composition and Production, Movement Making and Dance Improvisation as well as continuing courses in Modern, Composition, Ballet Fundamentals, and Performance Practice and Production. The program is open to all students across the university, however, students enrolled in the Dance Minor program, kinesiology students and music students have priority in the registration for most of these dance courses.

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Minor in Dance

A Dance Minor is available for students to declare starting in the second year. Eight of the following 10 courses offered are required to complete a minor in dance:

Dance Basics
Dance Improvisation
Movement Making
Introduction to Modern Dance Technique
Elementary Modern Dance Technique
Introduction to Theatre Dance
Ballet Fundamentals
Beginning Dance Composition and Production
Intermediate Dance Composition and Production
Independent Study in Dance

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Performance: Studies in Motion 2025 – Dance Showcase

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Friday, March 28 | 8pm (approx. 1.5 hours)
Paul Davenport Theatre
Artistic Director: Barb Sarma
Studies in Motion 2025, a showcase of student compositions, is a representation of the accomplishments of the students in the Dance Minor program at Western University resulting from creative challenges explored in their dance courses.

This is a public performance with free admission. All are welcome to attend. No registration needed – simply attend and enjoy! For visitor information check out our Audience Information page. The event program will be available on the Concert Programs page about a week before the event.

Event inquiries
musicevents@uwo.ca

Past Performances

Studies in Motion 2019

This performance was presented by students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music Dance Minor program on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in the Paul Davenport Theatre. Photos were taken during the live performance.

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Studies in Motion 2017

This performance was presented by students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music Dance Minor program on Sunday, March 7, 2017 in the Paul Davenport Theatre. Photos were taken during the live performance.

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Studies in Motion 2016

This performance was presented by students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music Dance Minor program on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in the Paul Davenport Theatre. Photos were taken at the dress rehearsal.

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Studies in Motion 2015

This performance was presented by students in the Don Wright Faculty of Music Dance Minor program on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in the Paul Davenport Theatre. Photos were taken at the dress rehearsal.

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