“I just kind of fell in love with the program,” says Rhoden,­ who has a long history teaching and choreographing in higher ed settings, including at New York University, The Juilliard School, University of California Irvine, Skidmore College, and the University of Mississippi. At Chapman, he says, there was “a great vibe in the studio and in the program and the people.”

For many dancers, college offers a first opportunity to experiment with choreography and produce work for the stage. The availability of dancers, studio space and faculty guidance can give students a safe environment in which to try a new avenue of dance.

Connecting with an artistic director on LinkedIn. Sliding into a choreographer’s Instagram DMs. Tweeting at your favorite dancer. With so many ways to network online, it’s hard to know which are most professional and effective. How can students use today’s digital tools to build meaningful relationships with the professionals they meet on campus? Networking Must-Dos […]