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Dancing at the Crossroads of Academia and the Arts

Finding yourself at a crossroads between academia and the arts can be challenging—especially for a 16-year-old.  In my junior year of high school, I faced the same stressors as anybody else: studying for the ACT, going on college visits, and figuring out where this next leap would land. But as a dancer, I faced many […]

Admission Denied: What if You Aren't Accepted to a College Dance Program?

Caroline Waters didn’t get into Southern Methodist University’s acclaimed dance program after her first audition —or her second. She was accepted to the university, however, so she went ahead and enrolled, making a deal with her parents that if she didn’t earn a spot in the dance program within a year, she’d return home to […]

How to Build Your Professional Resumé in College

A college education offers a massive amount of opportunity—not only to further your dance training, but also to prepare for a successful career post graduation. The experiences you have throughout college, and the connections you make in school, can have a real impact on your job prospects once you enter the professional market. So how […]

How to Stay Organized in the Pandemic-Era College Dance Application Process

The college application process can be, well—let’s be honest here—downright maddening (#IYKYK). But for dancers, there’s an added layer of stress: College dance applicants not only have to get into a school academically, they must also be accepted into its dance program. There’s twice as much to prepare for and, on top of that, 2020 […]

7 Mistakes Dancers Make When Choosing a College Program

Choosing a college dance program is a super-high-stakes decision: You’re trying to set yourself up for career success, and you’re making a huge financial commitment. So it’s no wonder the process feels rife with pitfalls. Here are the seven biggest mistakes dancers make in their quest for the perfect school. Skipping the Campus Visit This […]

How College Career Counselors Can Help You Advance Your Dance Career

If you want to go far with dance after college, head to your university’s career services office early and often. “We try to see all first-years during their first semester,” says Faith McClellan, director of Field Work Term and career development at Bennington College in Bennington, VT. “That’s when you should ask the big questions: […]

How to Incorporate Your Dance Experience in Your College Essays

Of the many moving parts of a college application, the essay might be the most daunting. But consider yourself luckier than other applicants, because your dance experiences can only help you craft a winning essay—whether or not you’re planning to pursue a dance major. If You’re Going to Major If you’re gunning for a highly […]