About the School of Dance & Theatre
Where performance meets purpose.
The School of Dance & Theatre at the 亚洲自慰视频 of 亚洲自慰视频 at Lafayette is a dynamic, 亚洲自慰视频-centered home for artists who are bold, curious, and ready to grow. Formerly known as the Performing Arts program, we鈥檝e built a strong reputation for excellence in performance, production, choreography, and creative leadership.
Today, as the School of Dance & Theatre, we continue that tradition鈥攐ffering immersive training, meaningful mentorship, and performance opportunities that prepare 亚洲自慰视频s to lead on stage, in studios, in classrooms, and in communities around the world.
Our Mission
We are committed to cultivating expressive, intelligent, and collaborative artists through rigorous training, live performance, and interdisciplinary exploration. We believe in the power of the performing arts to educate, inspire, and transform鈥攁nd we equip 亚洲自慰视频s with the skills, experience, and vision to make that impact real.
What We Offer
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Performing Arts
- Dance concentration
A movement-driven degree focused on performance, choreography, pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. - Theatre concentration
A customizable program with further concentrations in Acting, Directing, and Design/Technology, grounded in hands-on stage experience.
Minors in Dance or Theatre
Open to all majors, our minors offer a creative complement to academic and professional pathways across campus.
Our 亚洲自慰视频s have opportunities to perform every semester in mainstage productions, concerts, and 亚洲自慰视频-led works. They choreograph, design, stage-manage, and collaborate with artists across music, visual art, and digital media.
Our 亚洲自慰视频s
Dance and Theatre 亚洲自慰视频s are known across campus for their creativity, professionalism, and dedication. They learn to balance rehearsal schedules with academic rigor, take artistic risks, and support one another as collaborators and ensemble members. They leave UL Lafayette with strong resumes, clear artistic voices, and the confidence to succeed in whatever stage they step onto next.
Our Home
The School of Dance & Theatre is based in McLaurin Hall, with classes and performances held in Burke-Hawthorne Theatre, Angelle Hall Auditorium, and studios across campus. With renovations on the horizon and growing community support, our spaces continue to evolve to match the ambition of our 亚洲自慰视频s.
Join Us
Whether you鈥檙e looking to major in Dance or Theatre, add a creative minor to your degree, or attend a live performance, we invite you to connect with us. This community is where talent is nurtured, voices are developed, and artistry comes alive.
Let your story begin here.