Explore Dance at Gonzaga
Develop knowledge, skills and perspective through the study of dance, grounded in rigorous academics, applied learning and preparation for leadership and service.
Gonzaga Dance offers a major and minor exploring a variety of dance styles, production methods, and techniques including: musical theatre, contemporary, ballet, jazz, dance production, choreography, pop culture, and specialty courses such as contemporary/modern through an indigenous lens. With a dance season of 6-8 concerts, there are many opportunities each year to experience the thrill of performance through both faculty and student choreographed concerts.
The Dance Program aims to inspire others through the Dance for Parkinson’s service project, community performances, and the ZagDance program, a free elementary after-school dance program taught by our dance students. The program also hosts professional dance workshops and is home to Dance Club with classes, events, and performance opportunities for all Gonzaga students.
Develop knowledge, skills and perspective through the study of dance, grounded in rigorous academics, applied learning and preparation for leadership and service.
Gonzaga Dance enters an exciting new chapter with new leadership, expanded faculty, and bold momentum, launching its 2025–26 season with a slate of dynamic performances beginning this fall.
The Gonzaga experience is filled with moments that come together to forge lasting relationships, provide strength in the face of challenge and help you find your purpose.
Bruce Hough (ORGL, 2019) and his Emmy award winning son, Derek Hough, shared “Lessons in Leadership From the Art of Dance” with Gonzaga performing arts students.