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.
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
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.
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
Taryn Vander Hoop, 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 Taryn's LetterFeatured 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.
Explore More LMU Dance
Stories
Dance to Launch New Curriculum Fall 2025
Students will have the option to choose one distinct degree pathway: a B.A. in Dance, a B.A. in Choreography and Performance, or a B.A. in Dance Pedagogy and Social Action.
Prof. LeBlanc’s Documentary Wins 2024 Peabody Award
Film highlights creation of D-Man in the Waters, one of the most important works of art to come out of AIDS crisis.
Misty Copeland Visits LMU for Conversation with Students
Copeland, the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater, shared details from her life and career.
Service Trip to Panama Spreads the Joy of Movement
Art Therapy, Dance Partnership Prioritizes Self-Care for Incoming Students
