With COVID-19 causing mass cancellations of commencement ceremonies, colleges around the world have had to get creative and improvise remote graduation celebrations. But no one does “creative” like the dance world. We spoke with leadership at some top college dance programs about how they’re honoring the class of 2020. Celebrating Seniors on Social In the […]
Studio dancers hoping to join a college dance team have a lot to prepare for: The skills required include advanced acrobatics and technical feats. If you’re looking to earn a spot on the roster of your dream team, you’ll definitely want to get a head start on tackling these difficult moves. “Each year, the Universal […]
With all education happening virtually for the foreseeable future, high school seniors find themselves in a difficult position. Not only have their senior-year milestone events—prom, last recitals, graduation—been canceled or postponed, but they also have to choose which college to attend next year without making any more in-person visits. For dancers, this is especially challenging. […]
For many dancers, a job offer is the end goal of attending a college dance program. But what if you land a coveted contract while you’re still in school? Here’s how two dancers made the tough decision between continuing college or accepting a company contract. Making the Decision Julian Goodwin-Ferris started in the dance program […]
You might be surprised to hear that both Seán Curran, chair of the dance department at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and Jodie Gates, the director of the University of Southern California Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, still have mentors. After all, they’re both leading educators at two of the country’s most prestigious […]
If you’re a high school dancer looking at your summer as the chance to do some serious college prep (and no, we’re not talking about another SAT study course), a collegiate summer intensive could be a great option. Dance Spirit spoke to some expert educators about why a summer program offered by a college or […]
Back in the fall, when you applied to your dream dance programs, May 1—aka College Decision Day—felt very far away. But now it’s almost here, which means it’s time to decide where to dance for the next four years! To help you narrow things down, DS asked Molly Newman (Idyllwild Arts Academy’s director of college […]
Where do I go next? It’s a simple question so many dancers face as they approach high school graduation. Yet it’s also a decision that takes a whole lot of time, introspection, and fortitude to make. When I was a wide-eyed little girl, ballet was pure, ethereal magic. The control and strength of these dancers […]