Dance at Nanjing Normal University is an undergraduate program that cultivates students’ artistic expression, technical proficiency, and creative understanding in the field of dance performance and choreography. The curriculum blends theoretical study and practical training, including dance technique classes (such as ballet, contemporary, folk, and ethnic dance), choreography, dance history, body conditioning, music interpretation, and performance practice. Students engage deeply with movement principles, artistic interpretation, and creative composition, developing their abilities to perform, choreograph, and communicate through dance.
The program emphasizes physical discipline, artistic awareness, and expressive performance, while also encouraging exploration of cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions of dance. Through studio work, ensemble performances, workshops, and showcases, students gain hands‑on experience and build a robust performance portfolio. Graduates are prepared for careers as professional dancers, choreographers, dance educators, artistic directors, or cultural programmers in dance companies, educational institutions, performance venues, and cultural organizations, and are well‑positioned for advanced study in dance performance, choreography, dance education, or performing arts research.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.