Create your future with confidence.
A degree in Dance or Theatre from UL Lafayette opens doors—to the stage, the classroom, the camera, and beyond. Whether you’re building a creative career, pursuing graduate study, or using your training in unexpected fields, the skills you gain here will set you apart.
As part of their professional preparation, dance majors complete a capstone course where they design and develop a career-ready project tailored to their individual goals. Working in consultation with community partners, financial advisors, and faculty mentors, students gain hands-on experience in grant writing, dance entrepreneurship, project budgeting, and arts administration. This course equips students with the practical tools and industry knowledge needed to launch sustainable careers in the arts and beyond.
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Preparation & Support
You won’t navigate your next steps alone. From your first semester, you’ll receive advising, faculty mentorship, and production experience that strengthen your résumé and your professional confidence.
UL Lafayette also offers career planning tools through the Office of Career Services, including:
- Resume & portfolio reviews
- Audition and interview prep
- Job postings and employer connections via Handshake
- Career fairs and graduate school info sessions
Whether you imagine yourself on stage, in the studio, or leading from behind the scenes—your future in the arts starts here. Let us help you build it.