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Admissions
No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

TRAINING
Holistic program developing independence, creativity, strength, and resiliency
Focus on mind-body connection — physical, artistic, socio-cultural, emotional, and spiritual aspects
Physical therapist works with all students to prevent injuries and provides individual care
NOTABLE ALUMNI
Graduates have appeared in the film In the Heights and on television’s America’s Best Dance Crew
Alumni have toured nationally with Hamilton, Rent, Ragtime, and Disney Cruise Lines
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students work with professional dance artists annually to create and perform original pieces
Accelerated 4+2 option for M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (R-DMT and LPC credentials)
DEGREE FLEXIBILITY
B.A. in Dance/Performance: 47 credits including studio, theory, history, choreography, improvisation, repertory, somatics, Pilates, and pedagogy
B.A. in Elementary Education/Dance Studies: full Elementary Education degree with 32 credits in Dance

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