Dance/Pre-PT to DPT | Springfield College

Dance/Pre-PT to DPT

Dual Degree
Dance and Pre-PT to Doctorate of Physical Therapy
About This Program
Program Contacts
Delivery
  • Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass.
  • Focus academic studies in two related disciplines: dance and physical therapy
  • Growing demand for Physical Therapy for dancers and other performing artists 
  • Receive a BA in Dance with direct entry into Doctor of Physical Therapy program
  • Gain experience as a dancer working with PT students as well as as later on as a DPT student working with dancers
  • Schedule a visit to campus
  • Program curriculum
Admissions Requirements
Paying for Your Education
Upcoming Events

Fall Open House
10/27, 11/3, or 11/10
Register Today

Health Sciences Open House
October 27, 2024 from noon-1:30pm
Dance auditions

Arts and Sciences Open House
November 10, 2024 from 11am-12:30pm
Dance auditons

Dance Auditions
December 8, 2024 from noon-1:30pm
3pm-Attend the CommUnity Dance Concert for free!

Spring Audition dates will take place in February.

Dance and PT Major students working together

The Dance/Health Sciences: Pre-PT to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Springfield College taps into two of our already existing programs to provide a unique experience for students who want to focus their academic studies in two related disciplines: dance and physical therapy. 

The program will admit students to an undergraduate dual-degree program in both dance and health science on the pre-physical therapy track (HSPT) with direct entry to the DPT program for graduate studies (contingent on meeting the HSPT to DPT academic standards).

The combination of Dance and Physical Therapy studies, both of which revolve around human movement, is natural. There is a growing demand for Physical Therapy for dancers and other performing artists and a lack of PTs who have the dance major background that many dance companies and performing arts organizations look for in their hires. This program was created to meet the need for trained PTs who understand dance/dancer’s body/baseline is different from an average person. 

Dance Audition

Auditions are required. Auditions take place in the dance studio on the Springfield College campus, they may also coincide with an undergraduate open house.

Dance/Pre-PT to DPT students required to audition by the credential deadline in person or via video submission

Fall Auditions

Health Sciences Open House
October 27, 2024 from noon-1:30pm
Dance auditions

Arts and Sciences Open House
November 10, 2024 from 11am-12:30pm
Dance auditons

Dance Auditions
December 8, 2024 from noon-1:30pm
3pm-Attend the CommUnity Dance Concert for free!

Spring Audition dates will take place in February.

Please email admissions@springfieldcollege.edu to register for an audition.

*Contact Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@springfield.edu to arrange an alternative in-person audition. For anyone unable to attend an in-person audition, video auditions also may be submitted.


Instructions for video submissions:

  1. 30-second introduction (tell us a little bit about yourself)
  2. 2-3 minute solo in any style that best showcases you as a dancer (all styles welcomed and encouraged)
  3. Create an unlisted or private Vimeo or YouTube link (if private, please include password) and send to Undergraduate Admissions, at admissions@springfield.edu by the deadline listed above. 
Dance at Springfield College

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Alumni Stories

Alexandra MacPherson '21, DPT '23

The dance program here at Springfield College is unlike any other dance or performing arts major at another school. Most performing arts programs are focused solely on advancing technique with the goal of producing professionals in his/her chosen discipline. Through the collaboration of dance and physical therapy I have learned more about the field of PT, how my body functions, and how I can help keep my body safe from injury and pain.    

Alexandra MacPherson dancing
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