Dance | Western Oregon University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingCoordinationActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringLearning StrategiesSocial PerceptivenessReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Fine ArtsEducation and TrainingProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementCommunications and Media

Abilities

Gross Body CoordinationOral ExpressionOriginalityGross Body EquilibriumOral ComprehensionFluency of IdeasVisualizationDynamic StrengthTrunk StrengthStamina

Tasks

Direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.
Advise dancers on standing and moving properly, teaching correct dance techniques to help prevent in
Teach students, dancers, and other performers about rhythm and interpretive movement.
Plan and direct rehearsals to instruct dancers in dance steps and in techniques to achieve desired effects.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Compact disk CD playersDigital stopwatchesDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectronic metronomesLaptop computersMulti-speaker stereo systemsPersonal computersStage lighting systemsTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementRelationshipsIndependenceRecognitionWorking ConditionsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-2032.00	Choreographers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Full-scale rehearsal processes for professional dance companies — lead autonomously, delivering precise technical instruction across all stages of production.
Comprehensive injury-prevention frameworks — design and communicate to dancers throughout a production, adapting guidance to individual physical needs.
Advanced rhythm, musicality, and interpretive movement curricula — develop and deliver independently for diverse performer populations and skill levels.
Complete choreographic scores including spatial patterns and technical nuances — record and maintain using specialized notation methods and digital tools for archival and transfer purposes.
Complex dance presentations across multiple entertainment formats including stage, film, and live events — direct and stage with full creative and logistical accountability.
Original soundscapes combining music, sound effects, and narrative — curate and integrate with choreographic vision to create cohesive artistic works.
Iterative creative development cycles — lead by systematically testing unconventional dancer configurations, movement vocabularies, and spatial concepts based on structured feedback analysis.
Cross-disciplinary artistic research spanning theatre, visual arts, and architecture — conduct independently and synthesize into distinctive choreographic works.
Production budgets, timelines, and communication workflows — manage using CRM, spreadsheet, and presentation software to deliver projects on schedule and within resources.
Non-routine creative and logistical challenges during production — resolve through critical thinking and sound judgment, adjusting choreographic plans without disrupting company momentum.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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