Training
•Backbone curriculum includes ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and jazz
•Training for a versatile dancer with groundbreaking career preparation
•Distinguished faculty with real-world knowledge and professional connections
•Guest artists include Bill T. Jones, Dana Wilson, Entity Contemporary Dance, Amanda Grind, Pat Taylor
Notable Alumni
•Charissa Kroeger '15 — dancer/choreographer; toured with Lorde, worked with Dua Lipa, Sia, Anderson .Paak, The Ellen DeGeneres Show •Marjani Forte '04 — interdisciplinary artist and activist recognized for leadership in dance
Professional Development
•Three distinct undergraduate degrees: BA in Dance, BA in Dance Pedagogy and Social Action, BA in Choreography and Performance
•All students enter BA in Dance and can choose specialization after first year
•54% of courses shared across all three degrees with students moving as a cohort
Location
•Industry-leading career preparedness programs
•Located in Los Angeles with professional opportunities
