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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 […]

The Truth About Exams as a Dance Major

Towards the end of your first semester as a dance student, you’ll participate in something that resembles an exam. Whether your school calls it a jury, a placement, an evaluation, an assessment, or an appraisal, the structure remains roughly the same: You take class in front of all of your dance professors, they scribble furiously […]

Should You Minor in Dance? It's a Major Question.

Dance has always been a huge part of your life. But now that you’re about to head to college, you might be wondering: In order to feel fulfilled and successful, do you need to major in dance? The answer, of course, depends on the person. But for some, a dance minor is the best option. […]

Why Dancers Need to Know About the Life-Changing Magic of Office Hours

“Part of my job is to have at least two hours a week where I sit there, waiting for someone to come talk to me,” says Heidi Henderson, professor of dance at Connecticut College. But dance students in particular often don’t think to go to office hours. Why not? Unless you have a specific problem […]