July 1 marks an exciting new era for The Juilliard School. Vail Dance Festival director and former New York City Ballet principal Damian Woetzel steps into the role of president, and the dance division will also have a new leader: Alicia Graf Mack, 39, will take over from Taryn Kaschock Russell, acting artistic director for […]
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 […]
Stressed about the application process? The Dance Magazine College Guide is here to help! As the one and only higher ed resource exclusively for dancers, the College Guide effortlessly guides you through every option available, whether you’re looking to get a dance degree or simply want to keep dancing in your college life. Find the […]
If you’re a rising junior or senior living in the Southeast, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the College Dance Fair, taking place in Boca Raton, FL, from August 29-31. The Dance Fair brings several great college and university dance programs together under one roof, and gives you the opportunity to speak one-on-one with […]
You know what I love? Smart dancers. Do you know how you can become a smart[er] dancer? Go to college! I love dancers who make the decision to continue their education after high school. I know it’s not for everyone—some dancers want to get their professional careers kicked off right away, and hey, any ambition […]
Montclair Debuts Studio-Teaching Concentration Lauren Alvarez, photo courtesy Lauren Alvarez Dream of running your own studio? Check out Montclair State University’s new dance studio teaching concentration, available to students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in dance education. “The program will prepare students for both the marketing and education sides of owning and working at a […]
What does it mean to dance in college? For many high school dancers, the answer is a mystery. Dancewave, a non-profit dance organization for teens in NYC, is working to change that through its Kids Café Festival Goes To College. Now in its second year, the festival comprises a series of free events designed to […]