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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 […]

From Competitions to Campus: How 4 Comp Stars Made the Leap

Considering a dance degree to build on your competition experiences? DS caught up with comp-circuit stars who chose higher ed to learn the advantages of transitioning from comp kid to college kid. Ability to Pick Up New Genres “Because I’d been exposed to so many different genres—hip hop, theater, contemporary, and ballet—I was able to […]

What It Means to Major in Dance at a Liberal Arts College

If you’re thinking about majoring in dance at a liberal arts school, you’re probably already excited about the technique and repertory classes on offer. But what about the academic classes that you’ll need to complete your major? In college, you’ll be dancing a ton. But you’ll also devote time to academic work designed to help […]

So You Think You Want to Transfer?

College can be a huge adjustment, and halfway through your first year, you may be feeling unsure: Am I making the right decision? Am I really fitting in? Is this the right school for me? While those anxieties may lessen or go away completely after a semester—or after a particularly great class—switching schools is an […]

Beating Senioritis

(courtesy Thinkstock) It doesn’t seem like it now, but spring is right around the corner. And once college applications are in, it might not feel like a big deal to let your academic performance slip. After all, the hard part’s over, right? Think again. “Most, if not all, colleges and universities require submission of and […]

Solo Solutions

University of Iowa student Autumn Eckman. Dancers audition for Iowa are encouraged to perform a solo in whatever genre best demonstrates their personality. (Photo by Mark Zhu, courtesy University of Iowa) When you already have a stellar competition solo, it can feel like a drag to learn and rehearse a whole separate dance for college […]

Tips for Finding Balance in College

Dance majors are always busy, but when the weather cools, activity heats up on campus. Back-to-school excitement is replaced by midterms, extra rehearsals and social events. Dance Spirit spoke with Julia Spizzichini, a sophomore in the commercial dance program at Pace University, and Melissa Lowe, University of Arizona professor of dance and director of student […]

Five Truths About Starting a College Dance Company

Whether you major or minor in dance, join a dance team or simply take a few extracurricular classes, there are myriad ways to continue your artistic journey in college. Sometimes, though, exactly what you’re seeking isn’t on campus—yet. That’s where being in college comes in handy: You can start your own organization! Not only do […]