Let Your Creative Spirit Flow with Dance
Studying dance offers a multitude of benefits, including enhanced physical and mental well-being, artistic expression, improved coordination and flexibility, and the development of valuable life skills like teamwork, discipline, and critical thinking, which are beneficial in any career path.
Austin Community College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD). ACC Dance offers a robust dance education platform enabling students to express themselves through the technical and theoretical study, creation, performance, production, and wellness applications of dance.
Career & Salary Information
ACC dance students have gone on to perform with companies such as Blue Lapis Light, Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company, and Ballet East. In addition to performing, students who want a career in dance could teach or choreograph.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.