Overview
The Dance Studies Department welcomes passionate and creative individuals who seek to explore dance as both a performance art and a field of academic study. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs that combine practical training with theoretical knowledge, nurturing well-rounded artists, educators, and researchers.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong interest in dance through prior experience, auditions, or portfolios, depending on the level of study. Admission is based on meeting the University of Ghana’s general entry requirements, along with program-specific evaluations where necessary.
Aims & Objectives
The Dance Studies Department aims to attract and admit students who are passionate about dance and committed to its academic and artistic exploration. Our admission objectives are to:
- Identify talented individuals with creative potential and a deep interest in dance as an art form and cultural expression.
- Provide access to quality education and training that nurtures performance, choreography, teaching, and research skills.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive learning environment that values traditional, contemporary, and global dance practices.
- Prepare students to contribute meaningfully to the preservation, development, and innovation of dance in Ghana and beyond.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Dance Studies Department are equipped with versatile skills that open doors to a wide range of career opportunities. With strong foundations in performance, choreography, teaching, and research, our alumni pursue successful careers as professional dancers, choreographers, dance educators, cultural officers, arts administrators, and researchers.
Many also find opportunities in film, theatre, media, and community-based arts initiatives, while others advance to postgraduate studies. The program prepares students to contribute creatively and professionally to the evolving landscape of dance locally and internationally.
Tuition Method
The Dance Studies Department adopts a practical, performance-based tuition method supported by strong theoretical instruction. Students engage in studio work, rehearsals, lectures, seminars, and workshops that emphasize both technical mastery and creative exploration.
Our approach includes:
- Practical Classes in traditional, contemporary, and modern dance forms
- Choreographic Projects and performance showcases
- Academic Courses covering dance theory, history, criticism, and ethnography
- Research and Fieldwork into indigenous and global dance practices
This blended method ensures holistic training, equipping students with the artistic and intellectual tools to thrive in diverse dance careers.
Entry Requirements
- GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE Minimum/General Entry Requirements
School of Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three (3) electives subjects.
The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 22 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.