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TRAINING
•43-credit BA with three-pillar curriculum: Embodied Knowledge (technique, somatics), Critical Inquiry (kinesiology, history, technology, business), and Creative Practice (creative tools, seminars, capstone)
•Multiple levels in African dance, ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, musical theatre styles, somatics (Pilates, yoga, LMA, Alexander technique), and urban forms (breaking, house, locking, popping, waacking)
•Technique courses capped at 18 students for individualized instruction
•Faculty have worked with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ballet Austin, Bill T. Jones, Capitol Tap, National Ballet Company of Peru, and Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk
•Recent guest artists include Charles O. Anderson, Tatiana Desardouin, Christopher Morgan, Zoe Scofield, and Rosy Simas
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Performance opportunities every semester: CHOREOLAB (student choreographer workshop), Senior Dance Capstone, AU Dances, DANCEWORKS spring concert, and American College Dance Association Conference
•Open casting — all AU students may audition regardless of major
FACILITIES
•Primary studio in Katzen Arts Center with Harlequin fully sprung marley floor (installed 2016), portable barres, and projection
•Performances at the Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre and Abrahamson Family Recital Hall
LOCATION
•D.C. metro area internship access: Kennedy Center, Dance Place, Joy of Motion, Washington Ballet, Dance Loft on 14, Dance Exchange, and Dance/USA national office
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Designed for double majors — study abroad encouraged and supported within the degree plan
Academic info
Snapshot
3.65
Avg GPA
62%
Admit Rate
school-wide
77%
Grad Rate
7,266
Enrollment
$77,370
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$41,943
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$58,771
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$23,233
$30-48k$20,444
$48-75k$26,035
$75-110k$30,063
$110k+$53,673
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•43-credit BA with three-pillar curriculum: Embodied Knowledge (technique, somatics), Critical Inquiry (kinesiology, history, technology, business), and Creative Practice (creative tools, seminars, capstone)
•Multiple levels in African dance, ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, musical theatre styles, somatics (Pilates, yoga, LMA, Alexander technique), and urban forms (breaking, house, locking, popping, waacking)
•Technique courses capped at 18 students for individualized instruction
•Faculty have worked with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ballet Austin, Bill T. Jones, Capitol Tap, National Ballet Company of Peru, and Bring In Da Noise, Bring In Da Funk
•Recent guest artists include Charles O. Anderson, Tatiana Desardouin, Christopher Morgan, Zoe Scofield, and Rosy Simas
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Performance opportunities every semester: CHOREOLAB (student choreographer workshop), Senior Dance Capstone, AU Dances, DANCEWORKS spring concert, and American College Dance Association Conference
•Open casting — all AU students may audition regardless of major
FACILITIES
•Primary studio in Katzen Arts Center with Harlequin fully sprung marley floor (installed 2016), portable barres, and projection
•Performances at the Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre and Abrahamson Family Recital Hall
LOCATION
•D.C. metro area internship access: Kennedy Center, Dance Place, Joy of Motion, Washington Ballet, Dance Loft on 14, Dance Exchange, and Dance/USA national office
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
•Designed for double majors — study abroad encouraged and supported within the degree plan
Updated 3d ago
