Loyola Marymount University

Studio and theory coursework are designed to integrate practical dance experience with more formal academic study so that the student is educated as a dancer who can perform, write, and speak about the art of Dance and dancing.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeMay 6, 2019Los Angeles, CAtheatrical, theatrical jazz, contemporary, contemporary jazz, classical, classical jazz, California, los angeles, authentic jazz, vernacular

Point Park University

This diverse and robust jazz concentration exposes students to a wide range of dance styles in preparation for today's job market while developing their individual artistic style.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 14, 2018Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacontemporary, authentic jazz, authentic, classical, classical jazz, latin jazz, theatrical jazz, theatrical, pennsylvania, pittsburgh, lyrical, point park

Authentic Jazz Dance: A Retrospective

Authentic Jazz Dance: A Retrospective by Pepsi Bethel published by American Authentic Jazz Dance Theatre is out of print.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 9, 2018book, out of print, technique, vernacular, african-american dance, 1970s, pepsi bethel, authentic jazz

Western Kentucky University

All dancers study ballet, jazz, and modern dance technique to round out their dance education

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 5, 2018Bowling Greencontemporary, authentic jazz, classical, classical jazz, theatrical jazz, theatrical, kentucky

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Located in the heart of Las Vegas, the department of dance strives to train world-class dancers who meet the growing needs of the entertainment capital of the world.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 5, 2018Las Vegas, Nevadacommercial, contemporary, classical jazz, classical, afro-caribbean, authentic jazz, vernacular, latin jazz, funk, street jazz, modern jazz, Neo-jazz, theatrical jazz, west coast jazz, nevada, las vegas

University of California-Irvine

Students in the UCI Dance Department discover that performance opportunities, creative projects and theoretical studies complement and reinforce each other. This is a supportive educational environment for students to create, perform, analyze and study dance from historical, philosophical and scientific perspectives.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 1, 2018Irvine, CAcommercial, contemporary, california, afro-caribbean, authentic jazz, classical jazz, improvisation, latin jazz, street jazz, Neo-jazz, Rhythm generated, irvine

University at Buffalo

The BA and BFA dance degrees include a depth and breadth of curriculum with equal emphasis on ballet, modern, jazz and tap.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 1, 2018Buffalo, NYcommercial, contemporary, authentic jazz, authentic, classical jazz, classical, lyrical, networking, Neo-jazz, west coast jazz, new york

Shenandoah Conservatory

Shenandoah’s dance programs provide the academic and professional preparation demanded by a wide variety of careers.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Winchester, Virginiacommercial, contemporary, classical jazz, theatrical jazz, virginia, authentic jazz, lyrical, vernacular, winchester

Performance Dance at the Creative School, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)

The Dance program is the most intensive and comprehensive undergraduate program of its kind in Canada. Delivered by a faculty with extensive professional experience and a passion for student development, the program has earned widespread respect throughout the Canadian and international dance communities.

Radford University

The department nurtures critical and creative thinking through an academic, artistic, and physical support structure that promotes student and faculty excellence. Fulfilling its responsibility as advocate for the arts, the department delivers meaningful dance experiences for the cultural enrichment of the university, local communities, the commonwealth, and beyond.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Radford, Virginiacommercial, contemporary, authentic, authentic jazz, classical, classical jazz, contemporary jazz, latin jazz, theatrical jazz, virginia, radford

Oakland University

Arrive a student and leave a dancer when you join Oakland University’s Dance Program which is committed to innovative, high standard pre-professional training. We provide elite opportunities which prepare students for the transition from student to dance professional.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Rochester, Michiganauthentic jazz, Theatrical, theatrical jazz, michigan, rochester

Muhlenberg College

In the true liberal arts tradition, the Muhlenberg Dance Program is dedicated to teaching how to think about the art of dance and its connection to the larger world. The Dance Program is built upon deep commitment to both the art and the science of dance. In an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect, students and faculty join to create a program with an inclusive, embracing climate, able to serve a varied community.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Allentown, Pennsylvaniacontemporary, authentic jazz, authentic, classical, classical jazz, contemporary jazz, Neo-jazz, fusion, pennsylvania, allentown

Kent State University

The Bachelor of Fine Arts program in Dance Performance provides students with opportunities for strong and varied technical preparation in modern dance forms, classical ballet, jazz styles, improvisation and composition as well as opportunities for performance and the presentation of original choreography.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Kent, Ohiocontemporary, modern jazz, authentic jazz, classical jazz, contemporary jazz, Simonson, theatrical, theatrical jazz, ohio, kent state

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Our students choose from a variety of introductory and advanced courses, each designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the technical, theoretical and historical aspects of dance. Beginning to advanced technique courses are offered in Modern, Ballet, Jazz and Global Dance.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Geneva, New Yorkclassical jazz, classical, authentic, authentic jazz, vernacular, lyrical, latin jazz, theatrical jazz, Neo-jazz, new york, geneva

Glendale Community College

Whether your interest is recreational or career-oriented, explore movement, rhythm and your own expression in the GCC Dance program. Our faculty teach what they love - expert choreography, technical skill and expressive performance.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Glendale, Arizonacommercial, contemporary, afro-caribbean, authentic, authentic jazz, classical jazz, classical, funk, street jazz, latin jazz, lyrical, Neo-jazz, theatrical, arizona

Dean College

The Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance at Dean College provides rigorous, well-rounded technical training within a purposeful liberal arts curriculum. Ideal for those pursuing performance, teaching, choreography, studio management and other allied fields, the bachelor’s degree program in dance is an ideal blend of the academic study and training needed to prepare students for success on and off-stage

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Franklin, Massachusettscommercial, contemporary, authentic jazz, classical, classical jazz, latin jazz, modern jazz, Rhythm generated, theatrical, west coast jazz, massachusetts, franklin

Jazz Dance: The Story of American Vernacular Dance

The late Marshall Stearns was author of The Story of Jazz, and was the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival and Institute of Jazz Studies. He died in 1966 while completing his book Jazz Dance co-authored by his wife Jean. Jean Stearns is an authority on jazz and assisted her late husband Marshall in researching and writing Jazz Dance.

PublicationsMelanie GeorgeAugust 28, 2018book, in print, essays, jazz history, social dance, pop culture, lindy hop, authentic jazz, vernacular

Chapman University

As dance majors at Chapman, students participate in a strong professional training program with high quality productions while still enjoying the benefits of a small university. Students may choose from a pre-professional Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance or from the more broad based Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance. Contemporary and Commercial Jazz styles are taught.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeJune 25, 2018Orange, Californiacommercial, contemporary, california, afro-caribbean, authentic jazz, vernacular, classical jazz, latin jazz, funk, street jazz, modern jazz, Neo-jazz, theatrical jazz, west coast jazz, orange

Boston Conservatory at Berklee

With a profound depth of knowledge and an impressive portfolio of real-world dance experience, Boston Conservatory teachers and acclaimed guest artists are as passionate about their students as they are about their craft. Authentic Jazz, Afro-Carribean, Classical, and Theatrical styles are taught at The Boston Conservatory.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeJune 25, 2018Boston, Massachusettsconservatory, authentic jazz, afro-caribbean, classical, theatrical, boston, massachusetts

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