Despite all the hours young dancers spend in the studio, for many coming out of high school, the idea of dance as an academic discipline—an intellectual as much as a physical pursuit—can be unfamiliar, even mysterious. What do college dance programs actually require? What do students’ days look like? A college’s faculty, size, location, and […]

When finances, geographical distance or timing make attending in-person college auditions impossible, sometimes your only option is to audition via video. We talked to three department heads about the biggest mistakes they see prospective students make in video auditions—and how to avoid them: Mistake #1: Filming in a small or cluttered space Find a big, […]

Ever dreamed of dancing in the companies of modern or post-modern dance giants like José Limón, Paul Taylor or Trisha Brown? Then it might be time to enter a dance competition. Yes, you read that right. Probably the last genre of dance you’d ever expect there to be a competition for now has its own […]

College can be hard on the body. Between late-night rehearsals, carrying backpacks around hilly campuses and long, sedentary study sessions, it’s tough for dancers to give their bodies the care they need to prevent injury. Here are the most common reasons college students get injured—and our top tips for prevention. The Problem: Their bodies are […]

It’s not uncommon for students to arrive at college and find that it isn’t as hard as they thought it would be. Maybe they aren’t placed in the correct level. Maybe it’s an attitude problem. Maybe teachers are reviewing basics before diving into more advanced material. And maybe the program truly isn’t challenging enough. But […]