Mission Statement

The Dance Program of Eastern University provides dance education in a Christian setting, enabling students to integrate their faith with the discipline of dance through course work and performance production.  The program offers an academically rigorous curriculum to students who are interested in careers in dance or dance related fields. The Dance Program at Eastern University approaches the study of dance in a comprehensive manner. The development of satisfactory technical performance is supported by engagement with historical, social, and aesthetic theory, exploration of creative potential, and instruction in pedagogical practice. The course work and community environment engage the individual on physical, intellectual, social, and emotional levels anchored in Christian spirituality--shaping a dance professional.