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SelectiveUnder 12 StudentsBrowse programs
TRAINING
•Strong foundation in ballet and modern dance, with equally strong training in jazz, tap, hip-hop, and aerial
•Curriculum supplemented with courses in anatomy, choreography, and dance history
•All ballet, modern, and tap classes feature live musical accompaniment
•BA Capstone allows refinement of research practices and exploration of a chosen dance aspect
•Recent residencies include Ballet Hispánico, José Límon Dance Company, Abby Z and the New Utility, Cleo Parker Robinson, Prince Lyons, and Gregory Dawson
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tymberly Canale — Bessie Award winner with Big Dance Theater; performed alongside Mikhail Baryshnikov in 'Man in a Case' at Hartford Stage and national tour; Webster Outstanding Alumni Award 2023
•Prince Lyons — Madonna's Celebration World Tour, Rambert II (London), Visceral Dance Chicago
•Jacob Henss — assistant teaching professor of Dance at Illinois State University; artistic director of Space Station Dance
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Prepares students for careers in performance, choreography, private instruction, and entrance into MFA programs
FACILITIES
•Jean and Wells Hobler Center for Dance features a 3,500 sq-ft studio with Harlequin Woodspring sprung dance floor
•Studio transitions into performance space with dedicated theatrical lighting
Academic info
Snapshot
3.36
Avg GPA
86%
Admit Rate
school-wide
63%
Grad Rate
2,304
Enrollment
$50,876
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$27,047
after typical aid
Tuition & Fees
$31,750
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$22,359
$30-48k$22,083
$48-75k$27,257
$75-110k$29,315
$110k+$31,314
Program info updated 3d ago
TRAINING
•Strong foundation in ballet and modern dance, with equally strong training in jazz, tap, hip-hop, and aerial
•Curriculum supplemented with courses in anatomy, choreography, and dance history
•All ballet, modern, and tap classes feature live musical accompaniment
•BA Capstone allows refinement of research practices and exploration of a chosen dance aspect
•Recent residencies include Ballet Hispánico, José Límon Dance Company, Abby Z and the New Utility, Cleo Parker Robinson, Prince Lyons, and Gregory Dawson
NOTABLE ALUMNI
•Tymberly Canale — Bessie Award winner with Big Dance Theater; performed alongside Mikhail Baryshnikov in 'Man in a Case' at Hartford Stage and national tour; Webster Outstanding Alumni Award 2023
•Prince Lyons — Madonna's Celebration World Tour, Rambert II (London), Visceral Dance Chicago
•Jacob Henss — assistant teaching professor of Dance at Illinois State University; artistic director of Space Station Dance
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Prepares students for careers in performance, choreography, private instruction, and entrance into MFA programs
FACILITIES
•Jean and Wells Hobler Center for Dance features a 3,500 sq-ft studio with Harlequin Woodspring sprung dance floor
•Studio transitions into performance space with dedicated theatrical lighting
Updated 3d ago
