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The mission of Winthrop University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is to foster individual students' aesthetic, intellectual, and creative development within thecontext of a liberal arts education as they pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or in Dance. Through class instruction, private coaching, mentoring, and performance, the department advocates both theoretical and creative explorations to achieve an understanding of the social, political, historical, and technological aspects of theatre and dance. We strive to afford opportunities for students to develop a significant level of competency in one emphasis in theatre (performance, design/technical, K-12 teacher certification) or in dance (performance, K-12 teacher certification).

The department does not require an audition in order to be admitted as a theatre or dance major.  Dance students are admitted as pre-dance majors.  They may apply for full admission to the dance major in their second semester. The department does require auditions for scholarship applicants.   

Participation opportunities in theatre and dance are readily available in both production and performance each semester and students are encouraged to be actively involved. The department produces four faculty-directed mainstage productions (three in theatre, one in dance), two student choreography showcases, and up to six student works each year.  Academic credit is available and encouraged for production work.