Dance

Welcome to Dance!

Founded in 1857, San José State University is home to one of the longest-standing dance programs in California. Today, the SJSU Dance Program is recognized for its innovative approach to professional dance education, offering rigorous training in wide array of dance techniques, opportunities for creative research and performance, and mentorship from accomplished artist-scholars who are shaping the future of contemporary dance.

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About Us: Dance

Dance Programs

Dance Student Resources

Dance Productions

Dance Faculty and Staff

Dance Alumni

Advanced Performing Company

The Dance program's advanced performing company, University Dance Theater (UDT), directed by Chafin Seymour, performs regularly at American College Dance Association conferences. We have also performed at Jacob's Pillow, the Kennedy Center for the Art, and other prestigious performance venues across the country.

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Accreditation

The dance program and degrees housed in the Department of Film, Theatre, and Dance are fully accredited by the National Associations of Schools of Dance (NASD).

National Associations of Schools of Dance (NASD)

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