Dance

Welcome to LMU Dance! We are committed to creating artists and changemakers who carry the LMU Dance distinction—rigorous and inclusive dance training in the city of Los Angeles.

New dance curriculum launching Fall 2025. More information coming soon.

How to Apply

Our Program

Ignite Creativity

Why LMU Dance?

The Encouragement of Learning

At LMU Dance, this means we value the versatile dancer and we will nurture a competitive skill set for the career path that enlivens your passion

The Education of the Whole Person

At LMU Dance, this means we hone the critical mind and resilient spirit as much as we hone the articulate body

The Service of Faith and Promotion of Justice

At LMU Dance, this means we view dance as a powerful conveyor of the human condition

Discover LMU Dance

Dancers performing onstage during one of their concerts.

Major | Minor

Both our programs provide students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in dance while also pursuing a well-rounded education.

Our Faculty

LMU Dance has a distinguished and accomplished faculty. They bring real-world knowledge, experience, and professional connections into the classroom.

Dancers in a studio performing while others watch.

Career Catapult Initiatives

Our program provides career pathways for our students in concert dance, commercial dance, dance education, dance production and more.

Admissions

After submitting an application to LMU, students interested in majoring in dance must complete a virtual audition. Dance minors audition internally after committing to LMU.

Letter from the Chair

Photo of Roz LeBlanc in front of a red background.

Rosalynde LeBlanc, MFA

The Dance Program at Loyola Marymount University is the embodiment of training for the versatile dancer. With groundbreaking career preparedness programs, we are creating the next generation of dance changemakers for careers in concert dance, commercial dance, dance education, dance science and other dance related careers.

Read Rosalynde's Letter

Featured Guest Artists

LMU Dance engages a diverse array of preeminent choreographers from across the nation in contemporary, jazz, tap, hip hop, and commercial dance. We engage guest artists to work with students over multiple visits or semester-long engagements to foster impactful learning and to help to build career bridges to the professional world.