Karen Chuang was a freshman at University of California, Los Angeles, when she was given the opportunity to dance in a K-pop music video being filmed in L.A. “I took all my books with me and studied during any downtime I could find,” says Chuang. She went on to book jobs with Brian Friedman and […]
There’s a new dance BFA in town: L.A. is now home to the University of Southern California’s Glorya Kaufman School of Dance. Thanks to the school’s prime location, unique partnerships and generous funding, it’s poised to be a top choice for BFA hopefuls across the country. The Kaufman School’s all-star faculty (which includes none other […]
By now, you guys have probably heard about the new Glorya Kaufman School of Dance at the University of Southern California. We’ve been talking about it since last year, and it’s literally got everything going for it: William Forsythe onboard as faculty? Check. A partnership with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago? Check. Teachers at the […]
Deciding where to go to college can be tough for a brainy ballerina who wants a top-notch academic experience in addition to dance training. But if you have your sights set on an Ivy League school, rest assured that pursuing your academic passions doesn’t mean sacrificing your love of dance. A Fresh Focus on Dance […]
What’s cooler than a chance to talk to dance pros, pick their brains about how they got where they are and get an insider’s look at where they work and train? Nothing. Chapman University in Orange, CA, hosts a yearly Cirque du Soleil Entertainment and Technology Symposium, which allows students to get a special look […]
If you’re a college-bound high school senior, you might feel like the rest of your life is enclosed in one of those highly anticipated large envelopes. But what if you got more than one? First of all, congratulate yourself on the hard work that led up to those acceptance letters! Then, take a step back […]
Want to graduate from college early and jump into the professional world? Walnut Hill School for the Arts in Natick, MA, and New World School of the Arts in Miami, FL—two performing arts high schools—offer accelerated programs that allow students to complete college credits while they’re still in high school. The payoff? These students can […]
Do you love the edgy contemporary dance scenes in Europe and Canada? Many international colleges offer dance degrees roughly equivalent to the American BFA—and those degrees can often be completed in three years instead of four. So grab your passports: We’ve rounded up some of the top dance programs for international study. A student in […]