A degree in dance can pave the way to a variety of careers in the performing arts, including performing, choreography, education, private teaching, and in related areas such as arts management, technical theater, or dance and physical therapy.

Dance students at Iowa enjoy multiple performance opportunities. Earning the degree involves course work in choreography, dance technique, human anatomy, and history as well as the broad liberal arts education provided for all University of Iowa students.

Iowa's dance program is widely considered to be one of the top 10 in the country, and it has an outstanding national reputation for its high standards and tradition of excellence in teaching and creative productions.