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PROGRAM RECOGNITION
Contemporary dance program with a global perspective centered on the creative act — imagining, making, and doing
Interdisciplinary, embodied, and collaborative curriculum that is both physically and intellectually rigorous
Diverse technique offerings: Contemporary, Ballet, Bharata Natyam, Ghanaian, Afro-Brazilian, Hip Hop, Javanese, Jazz, and West African Dance
TRAINING
World-class faculty and choreographers active in the field
Faculty achievements include Guggenheim Awards, Bessie Awards, and UN-funded projects
Faculty work at cutting-edge venues including Bates Dance Festival and Jacobs Pillow
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
All majors complete a capstone experience — either a one-semester senior project or a two-semester senior thesis
Honors candidates complete senior research in the form of a thesis
STUDY ABROAD
International dance opportunities in Chile, Ghana, Ecuador, and Czech Republic
Faculty-led international dance courses

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