Get Involved

There is always a chance for you to engage with dance and music at NC State.

Dance

Learn about all of our dance courses, events, and performance opportunities.

Music

Learn about all of our music courses, events, and performance opportunities.

Audition for a Dance Company or Music Ensemble

Join your Pack! Review the audition requirements for each of our performance groups and save room in your course schedule for dance or music.

Learn about auditions

Learn about our performance groups

Perform

Whether you’re hoping to pursue a serious study of your art form or just want to get together with new friends who share your passions and interests, you can continue performing no matter what major you choose.

Perform with your pack

Join a Student Organization

Students at NC State pursue their diverse interests through our courses and the affiliated student organizations that we support.

Find your student organization

Learn from Professionals

The Faculty and Guest Artist Series offers numerous opportunities to attend lectures, see performances, and learn directly from professionals in the music and dance industries.
This series includes The Lunchbox Series, Master Class Series, Piano Series and more.

Explore our series events

Beginner Classes

If you’re interested in learning more about a certain style of dance, playing an instrument, improving your vocal techniques, or understanding the fundamentals of dance or music, we offer several courses perfectly suited to students just starting out.

Get started

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Take a Course With Us

Whether you’re looking for a beginner course or hoping to build upon a pre-existing interest, The Department of Performing Arts and Technology is here to help you incorporate music and dance studies into your schedule.

View our courses

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Attend a Performance

We present more than 50 concerts annually, providing various affordable opportunities for students, families and local concertgoers to experience incredible live performances. We hope to see you at a concert soon!

Learn about our performances

Become a Student Leader

Performance Pack Leaders are a team of dedicated student volunteers who serve as representatives of their performance group and the department. These student leaders routinely meet with the department head, assist with outreach and engagement efforts, and serve as role models and resources while representing their arts and wolfpack communities.

Learn more and apply

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