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25 to Watch Live: Connecting Talent and Highlighting Brilliance

The second annual 25 to Watch Live, on July 29, was both a compelling, one-time-only performance and a marvelous meeting of artists who might not otherwise have crossed paths. A sense of warm camaraderie suffused the Ailey Citigroup Theater in New York City during an evening of stellar performances and panel discussions that featured the […]

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Do Grades in BFA Programs Really Matter?

Bachelor of fine arts dance programs, whether housed in a conservatory or larger university setting, tend to give out letter grades like any other academic degree. But rather than exams and essays, the studio classes that make up the bulk of BFA programs are evaluating students on less tangible benchmarks like artistry, technique, and performance. How much weight are BFA programs really putting on grading—and how much do students’ grades matter during, and after, their time in college?

How George Mason University Became a Draw for the Biggest Names in Contemporary Dance

No matter how rigorous a curriculum, it’s difficult to create college experiences that truly simulate the day-to-day life of professional dancers. The School of Dance at Mason (George Mason University) in Fairfax, Virginia, however, is proving it’s possible. By the time dancers graduate from Mason’s BFA program, they will have participated in at least one […]

What To Do If You're Waitlisted By Your Dream School

When it comes to college admissions, there’s perhaps nothing more confusing than being waitlisted. It sends a mixed message, the middle ground between a “yes” and a “no.” You may be elated that you still have a shot at your dream program, or discouraged that you weren’t a school’s first choice. But is it worth […]

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