After all the work that goes into applying to college BFA programs, it can seem like getting that long-awaited acceptance letter is the be-all and end-all. But talk to most seniors, and they’ll tell you that acceptance is just the beginning of a whirlwind experience. We asked seven senior dance majors from some of the […]
For many non-dancers, planning a post–high-school gap year can feel like a necessary step toward getting college-ready. For potential dance majors, though, taking a year off between high school and college might sound counterintuitive. After all, you’re essentially delaying your entry into dancing professionally. But a gap year can provide helpful experience, training, or personal […]
You already know that deciding where to go to college is a big deal. And finding a school that fits both your academic and your dance needs can be especially hard. But while pursuing a dance major is one option, it’s not the only one! Many colleges are also home to a bunch of impressive […]
Contemporary class at Boston Conservatory (photo courtesy Holly Wilder) Thinking about majoring in dance? Expect to find yourself juggling both dance and academics, exploring new styles and techniques and rehearsing and choreographing around the clock. If that all sounds terrific, it’s time to make your next choice—between a bachelor’s- or a bachelor of fine arts–degree […]
Ever feel like the college dance world is geared exclusively toward concert dancers? There’s a brand-new school on the horizon for those seeking a dance degree with a slightly different vibe. Relativity School, based in L.A., will offer one of the few commercial dance BFAs in the country. The school will have a strong academic […]
George Mason University students performing David Parson’s Swing Shift (by Alexis Glenn) In high school, you spend countless hours brushing up on your technique—and maybe even dreaming of the perfect college dance program. But as much as your studio has prepared you for the next step, dance in college is very different from what most […]