Hey everybody! Dance is my life and I'm on the hunt for colleges with the best dance programs. It's proving to be more complex than I thought... Any advice or tips on where I should be applying?
Hello,
Glad to hear you're passionate about dance! Here are few colleges renowned for their dance programs:
1. Juilliard School: Located in New York, Juilliard has one of the most renowned dance programs globally. Known for its rigorous training and excellence in numerous dance styles, it may be a well-suited option for you.
2. SUNY Purchase College Conservatory of Dance: Another top-tier program, here you can study ballet, modern, and composition in depth.
3. University of North Carolina School of the Arts: This school offers particularly strong modern and contemporary programs.
4. University of Arizona: This university has a strong dance program, with their dancers trained in jazz, ballet, and modern dance.
5. University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance: USC's dance school is newer but has rapidly gained an excellent reputation. They emphasize a interdisciplinary and expanded education beyond traditional dance styles.
It's a given that all these programs are incredibly competitive, so do your research about each school's unique approach and requirements to see which align with your interests, goals and style. Remember to look at the alumni, faculty, performance opportunities, presence of a dance company, and the facilities before making a decision.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your applications!
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