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What Dancers Can Do with a College Degree that They Can't Do Without One

Let’s say this right up front: Everyone agrees that a talented dancer can move to NYC or L.A., start auditioning, and get booked without a dance degree. And graduating from a program doesn’t guarantee that you’ll have a successful dance career. So, what weight does a degree carry in the industry? “The reality today is […]

Your College Has No Dance Major. Now What?

You can still dance at a high level while attending a school that has no dance department. Just ask these two recent grads—their post-college careers bloomed because they took charge of their dance education. Danielle Iwata Colgate University class of 2015 Current Private Sector Initiatives Program Associate at Americans for the Arts Danielle Iwata performing […]

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 […]

College Application Advice from Dance Program Admissions Officers

Applying for a college dance program can feel like a guessing game. Should you highlight all your competition titles and awards? How important are your academic grades? And how should you act in the audition? Here’s advice from admissions officers from some of the top dance programs in the country about how to make your […]

How Going to College Abroad Could Take Your Dancing to the Next Level

When it comes to college, you’ve got countless options. University or conservatory? BA or BFA? East Coast or West? But there’s one potentially game-changing option you probably haven’t considered yet: U.S. or international? The perks of going global are hard to ignore. For one, international programs are often significantly cheaper than domestic ones. “The tuition […]

Doubling Up

Dancers are known for being organized, driven and busy. So it’s no surprise that many who attend college choose to double-major in dance and another field. “Dancers who are serious about their art in high school are already prepared to balance technique classes and performances with academic work in a university setting,” says Lynn Garafola, […]

Latest Dance News: College Edition

Hey guys! Anyone headed to University of California, Los Angeles, this fall? How about Sarah Lawrence College? Both schools are adding amazing choreographic talent to their dance department: Sarah Lawrence welcomes prolific downtown choreographer John Jasperse as the new director of dance, while Kyle Abraham will join UCLA as a faculty member. Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion dancers […]

Write This Way

Confident you’re going to breeze through your college application essay? On campus, you can take those writing skills to the next level. Whether you’re reflecting on a repertory class, critiquing a performance or researching a pivotal moment in dance history, in these writing-heavy dance programs you’ll sharpen your critical, technical and creative skills all at […]