The Dance degree program at Webster University prepares students for careers in performance, choreography, and teaching as well as for entrance into a master of fine arts (MFA) or master of arts (MA) programs. Dance majors may earn a BA or BFA in dance with an emphasis in ballet or modern, and all students develop a well-rounded understanding of the world of dance.

Many on-campus opportunities exist for dance students to perform, such as the Webster University Dance Ensemble—the department's performance company that produces a major concert each Spring and participates annually in the American College Dance Association conference. Additionally, the Department of Dance offers multiple concert dance forms including classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, and tap.