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12-24 StudentsBrowse programs
TRAINING
•Rigorous daily physical practices rotating between contemporary, modern, ballet, jazz, West African, street styles, hip hop, authentic jazz, global forms, and somatics
•Emphasis on anatomically sound technique fostering long-term well-being
•Small class sizes with close faculty mentorship from active practitioners
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Student-led productions, dynamic concerts, and site-specific works
•Performances created by faculty and renowned guest choreographers
•Professional studios, performance venues, motion capture labs, and digital media centers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Merce Cunningham — modern dance pioneer who studied at Cornish (1937–1939) and founded the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, shaping avant-garde dance for over 50 years
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Entrepreneurship training: resume/CV design, grant writing, concert production
•Internships and community partnerships in Seattle's thriving arts scene
•Guidance on career options and personal artistic goal-setting
Academic info
Snapshot
62%
Admit Rate
school-wide
54%
Grad Rate
488
Enrollment
$33,696
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$40,062
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$41,684
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$31,806
$30-48k$32,992
$48-75k$34,781
$75-110k$42,906
$110k+$47,206
Program info updated 4d ago
TRAINING
•Rigorous daily physical practices rotating between contemporary, modern, ballet, jazz, West African, street styles, hip hop, authentic jazz, global forms, and somatics
•Emphasis on anatomically sound technique fostering long-term well-being
•Small class sizes with close faculty mentorship from active practitioners
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Student-led productions, dynamic concerts, and site-specific works
•Performances created by faculty and renowned guest choreographers
•Professional studios, performance venues, motion capture labs, and digital media centers
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Merce Cunningham — modern dance pioneer who studied at Cornish (1937–1939) and founded the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, shaping avant-garde dance for over 50 years
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Entrepreneurship training: resume/CV design, grant writing, concert production
•Internships and community partnerships in Seattle's thriving arts scene
•Guidance on career options and personal artistic goal-setting
Updated 4d ago
