Program Recognition
•NASD-accredited (National Association of Schools of Dance)
•Open-admission program serving all levels from beginners to experienced dancers
Training Philosophy
•Somatics-based training with Bartenieff Fundamentals and GYROKINESIS
•Foundation in body alignment, injury prevention, and long-term dance health
•Multiple dance genres valued and explored
Guest Artists
•Students perform works by Robert Battle (Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater)
•Past guest artists include Jawole Willa Jo Zollar (Urban Bush Women), Kyle Abraham, Jennifer Archibald, Step Afrika!, Marjani Forte Saunders, Paul Taylor, and Keith Thompson
Faculty
•Full-time faculty are active professional artists with performing and choreographic careers
•Extensive one-on-one mentorship beyond classroom instruction
•Faculty tour nationally and internationally
Performance & Community
•Annual student dance concerts and showcases
•Participation in American College Dance Association (ACDA) conferences
•Tight-knit, supportive community honoring diverse backgrounds
Transfer Pathways
•Prepares students for transfer to B.A. and B.F.A. programs in dance and dance education
•Graduates transfer to prestigious 4-year programs, professional training programs, and dance companies
