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Why UMKC?

  • More than 100 years of excellence.

  • Conservatory of Music and Dance has set the standard as the most comprehensive music and dance education center in the Midwest since 1906.

  • Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.

  • Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

  • Accredited by the Certification Board for Music Therapists

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Fast Facts

The Conservatory of Music and Dance offers the following:

  • Variety of degree programs in Music and Dance
  • Talented artist-faculty
  • Caring environment that nurtures excellence and promotes growth
  • Real opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Performance opportunities in a metropolitian area

Student Organizations

 

Real World Experience

  • Studying in a metropolitan area has its advantages, such as exposure to world-class museums, dance companies, theaters and opportunities in dance. UMKC's campus is located in the heart of Kansas City and within walking distance of one of the most distinguished museums in the nation, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Conservatory also has liaisons with dance companies and arts organizations which allow students to have professional experiences as apprentices and interns.
  • The Dance Division curriculum provides the artistic and professional training for a career in dance and a range of dance and academic courses for a well rounded educational experience.

Careers

  • You'll find the Conservatory graduates worldwide in ballet and modern dance companies, in Broadway productions and musical theater companies.
  • They teach dance from grade school to college, and work as dance professionals and dance therapists around the world.

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Admission Requirements

  • Students must have previous training in ballet and/or modern dance.
  • Students will be admitted subject to a successful 10- minute audition.
  • New students must meet the general requirements for admission to the University.
  • All undergraduate transfer students must be admitted to the University and the Conservatory, present complete official transcripts, audition and take a theory examination for validation of theory level.

Prerequisite Courses

  • History 101 American History to 1877 (3 hours)
  • Art 110 Introduction to the Visual Arts (3 hours)
  • Communication Studies 110 Fundamentals of Effective Speaking and Listening (3 hours)
  • English 110 Freshman English 1 (3 hours)
  • English 225 English II (3 hours)
  • Conservatory 120 Music Appreciation (3 hours)
  • Conservatory 353A History and Development of Jazz I (3 hours)
  • Theater 300 Acting I (3 hours)
  • Conservatory 375B Special Percussion Methods for Dance Students (1 hours)
  • Dance 106 Computer Technology for Dance or Computer Science 100 Computer Survival (3 hours)
  • Applied Music (2 hours)

Major Courses

required courses
  • Dance 140A-140B Analysis of Movement for the Dance I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 141B-442B Ballet Technique and Theory I-VIII (24 hours)
  • Dance 141M-442M Modern Dance Technique and Theory I-VIII (24 hours)
  • Dance 107, 108 Dance Production I, II (4 hours)
  • Dance 213C-213D Men's Class I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 217A, 217B Improvisation I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 218A, 218B, 319A, 319B Composition I-IV (8 hours)
  • Dance 250 Labanotation I (2 hours)
  • Dance 260, 261 Jazz I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 301 Advanced Movement Analysis for Dancers (3 hours)
  • Dance 302 Fundamentals of Body Alignment and Conditioning (1 hours)
  • Dance 303 Pilates (1 hours)
  • Dance 305, 306 History of Dance I, II (6 hours)
  • Dance 309B Company (6 hours)
  • Dance 310A, 310B Pirouette Class I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 313A, 313B Partnering/Pas de Deux I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 405A, 405B Modern Dance Repertory I, II (4 hours)
  • Dance 413A, 413B Advanced Pas de Deux I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 414A, 414B Men's Variations I, II (2 hours)
  • Dance 415A, 415B Variations I, II (4 hours)
  • Dance 416A, 416B, Performance Techniques III,IV(2 hours)
  • Dance 493, 494 Senior Recital I, II* (2 hours)
  • A senior recital is required. The recital must consist of two different dance forms studied in the four years of coursework, including one solo and one group work choreographed by the student. Further senior recital requirements are contained in the Conservatory dance student handbook.

Other Programs Available

 

Faculty

  • The Conservatory Dance Faculty are nationally renowned as both artists and teachers.
  • The faculty have performed with such illustrious dance companies such as Alvin Ailey, Philadanco, San Francisco Ballet, Dayton Contemporary and the Milwaukee Ballet and bring this professional experience to the students.

Contact us

UMKC Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
(816) 235-1111
www.umkc.edu
Individuals with speech or hearing impairments may
call Relay Missouri at:
1-800-735-2966 (TT)
1-800-735-2466 (voice)

 

Visit us

Contact the UMKC Welcome Center at 816-235-UMKC (8652), or toll-free at 1-800-775-UMKC (8652), and we'll arrange a guided campus tour and a meeting with faculty and staff.

 

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