The professional field of dance and the performing arts in general are continuously evolving. Students pursuing a degree in dance learn how education, creativity, technology, research, and the business of dance are interrelated and important to any dance career.  

The SRU dance curricula (BA and BFA) are designed for students seeking careers as dance professionals that are specifically focused or multilayered. The degrees provide the advanced training needed to pursue performing, choreography, and teaching careers in dance, as well as careers in dance technology and dance wellness, among others. The diverse curriculum for both degrees provides students with access to a wide range of educational and artistic opportunities in preparation of the students’ chosen career path.

Activities of current students, faculty and alumni featured in SRU Dance News 2021

Thom and Christine Cobb Scholarship Fund

Upon his retirement, Thom generously created the Thom and Christine Cobb Scholarship Fund, which is used to award scholarships to deserving students.  Although we lost Thom in 2016, his spirit is still alive within the Department of Dance.  In Thom’s memory, donations can be made to the scholarship fund to continue supporting the students that he so dearly loved.