Program Recognition
•Dance MFA program on campus provides additional mentorship opportunities
•Musical Theatre Dance Styles course available (cross-listed with Theatre and Music)
•Certificate in Arts Management available alongside the BA
Training
•BA degree focused on dance as a dynamic form with emphasis on growth and innovation
•Students discover, refine, and celebrate their unique artistic voice
•Comprehensive background in dance while engaging with other fields of study
Professional Development
•January Short Term internships with top companies: Shen Wei Dance Arts, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, American Dance Festival, London Dance Umbrella, DanceWorks Chicago, and more
•International study opportunities: Kyoto Japan Dance Intensive, Paris Modern Dance Intensive, Prague, Budapest
•Alvin Ailey School January Intensive and National Dance Institute (NYC)
•Over 100 dance professionals hosted as artists-in-residence since 1993
•Guest artists perform on campus, conduct master classes, and create new works with students
•Eclectic visiting-artist roster spanning diverse movement practices
