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Department of Theatre and Dance

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3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage,Alaska 99508
(907) 786-1766
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Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Design and Technology

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre - Dance

Minor in Dance


The Theatre and Dance Department offers a comprehensive liberal arts education in both theatre and dance, in which students may choose to pursue either a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre or a minor in Dance. In addition to honing performance and technical production skills, students will learn how to: collaborate and communicate with peers to problem solve complex situations, demonstrate theories based on historical and cultural foundations, and analyze artistic works within a informed critical framework. Please note that the BA program and the dance minor are currently suspended due to UAA budget cuts.

Faculty Info:

Daniel Anteau Daniel Carlgren Brian Cook Nova Cunningham Jill Flanders-Crosby Tyson Hewitt



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