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FIVE COLLEGE DANCE

Member of Five College Dance, a nationally recognized model for excellence in dance education
Cross-register at Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and UMass Amherst
Faculty operates as a consortium coordinating curricula, performances and services
Fare-free bus system connects all five campuses
Training
Courses in contemporary modern, ballet, jazz, West African dance, composition and dance history
Most technique classes taught with live music
No mandatory core curriculum; interdisciplinary studies encouraged
Senior thesis includes choreographic or research project
Guest Artists & Performance
Regular master classes from national touring companies
Past visitors include Mark Morris, Alvin Ailey, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company
Student-run dance company Celebrations (founded 1983)
Facilities
Four dance studios in Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts
Two dedicated theaters and one informal theater
Fully staffed costume and scene shop
Werner Josten Performing Arts Library with outstanding dance collection

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