Ballet-Focused College Recommendations?

Does anyone have experience with colleges with strong ballet programs? I'm a dancer wanting to continue pursuing ballet in college, so any suggestions would be helpful.

Of course! There are quite a few colleges renowned for their strong ballet and dance programs.

Juilliard in New York City is one of the top names in performing arts education. Their dance program provides a robust and refined training in ballet.

University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) also offers an excellent ballet program. Boasting impressive facilities and talented faculty, UNCSA could certainly be a school to consider.

Similarly, SUNY Purchase has one of the top dance programs in the country, with a significant focus in ballet.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is also known for its focus on ballet, even within a broad-based dance program.

Further west, the University of Utah has a ballet program that is recognized for its quality, and is unique because it offers both a BFA and an MFA in Ballet.

In the Midwest, the Butler University's Jordan College of the Arts has a Dance program that's highly recognized, with the university being regularly rated as having one of the top five dance programs in the nation.

The above are examples and it's worth checking them out in detail. Look for a program that will not only provide strong technical training but also performance opportunities, potential choreographic experience, and a variety of styles of dance to increase your versatility. Evaluate the faculty's experience and credentials, and consider what other resources and supports the school offers for its dance majors. You might also want to think about what sort of dance community is available in the surrounding area, as opportunities to see and potentially perform in professional productions can be valuable additions to your education.