Program Recognition
•Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance — 50+ years of national recognition
•American College Dance Festival participant — Dean ranked top 30 nationally
•Student works selected for ACDF gala performances at the Kennedy Center
Training
•Conservatory-style training honing strength and discipline
•Skill sets, practices, and perspectives of today's professional-level dance
•Performance opportunities from first semester
Performance & Productions
•Master classes with artists from Boston Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, Alvin Ailey, and Broadway
•Performances at Kennedy Center, Joyce Theater, and Ailey Citigroup Theater
•Internships at Jacob's Pillow, Lincoln Center, Battery Dance Company, Boston Ballet
Notable Alumni
•Alumni performing professionally at Walt Disney World (Festival of the Lion King, Festival of Fantasy parade)
•Graduates with The Rockettes, Boston Ballet, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Urbanity Dance Company
•Roshni Pecora ('94) — principal dancer with New England Civic Ballet Company; guest artist at Providence College and Salve Regina University
Professional Development
•Conservatory-level training in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern
•Live musicians accompany classes; some compose original pieces for performances
•Full-time certified athletic trainer specializing in performing arts injury prevention
