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TRAINING
•Composition (Choreography) concentration within the Conservatory of Dance
•Three-year choreography program with extensive curriculum in composition techniques
•Daily classes in classical ballet and contemporary modern dance with internationally distinguished faculty
•Somatic offerings including Pilates, yoga, Alexander Technique, and anatomy
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Senior project requires choreographing an original work and co-producing a concert
•Opportunities to create and present work throughout the program in Performing Arts Center and Dance Theatre Lab
•Perform with Purchase Dance Company on tour in NYC, New York State, and abroad
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Keerati Jinakunwiphat '16 — first Asian American woman commissioned by New York City Ballet, Princess Grace Award winner
•Doug Varone '78 — Guggenheim Fellow, two Bessie Awards, founder of Doug Varone and Dancers, Purchase College faculty
•Nicolo Fonte '87 — internationally acclaimed choreographer with works created for major ballet companies worldwide
Academic info
Snapshot
3.39
Avg GPA (W)
74%
Admit Rate
school-wide
62%
Grad Rate
3,197
Enrollment
$45,092
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$18,913
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$8,953
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,203
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$11,835
$30-48k$15,230
$48-75k$19,658
$75-110k$20,886
$110k+$25,428
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Composition (Choreography) concentration within the Conservatory of Dance
•Three-year choreography program with extensive curriculum in composition techniques
•Daily classes in classical ballet and contemporary modern dance with internationally distinguished faculty
•Somatic offerings including Pilates, yoga, Alexander Technique, and anatomy
PERFORMANCE & PRODUCTIONS
•Senior project requires choreographing an original work and co-producing a concert
•Opportunities to create and present work throughout the program in Performing Arts Center and Dance Theatre Lab
•Perform with Purchase Dance Company on tour in NYC, New York State, and abroad
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Keerati Jinakunwiphat '16 — first Asian American woman commissioned by New York City Ballet, Princess Grace Award winner
•Doug Varone '78 — Guggenheim Fellow, two Bessie Awards, founder of Doug Varone and Dancers, Purchase College faculty
•Nicolo Fonte '87 — internationally acclaimed choreographer with works created for major ballet companies worldwide
Updated 3d ago
