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

Giordano Dance Chicago

From our origins in Gus Giordano’s family-run studio to our current incarnation as a professionally-run organization with over a half-century of worldwide performances (27 countries, 46 states, and more than 1,200 cities), our imprint on the art form of jazz dance is far-reaching and significant.

CompaniesMelanie GeorgeSeptember 14, 2018Chicago, Illinoisconcert dance, chicago, illinois, contemporary jazz, contemporary, giordano, gus giordano, nan giordano

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

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

University of Arizona

The unique triple-track design affords students the opportunity to study ballet, modern and jazz with equal emphasis. Students also have the ability in their junior year, to taper their programs of study should they desire to specialize or concentrate more heavily on a particular discipline to meet specific future career goals, while still maintaining breadth in their technical foundation.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeSeptember 1, 2018Tucson, Arizonacommercial, contemporary, classical, classical jazz, funk, street jazz, lyrical, theatrical, theatrical jazz, arizona, tucson

SUNY Fredonia

The program fosters versatility, creativity and technical skill through intensive training in Ballet, Modern/Contemporary Dance, and Jazz, as well as studies in Improvisation, Choreography, Repertory, Dance History, Kinesiology, Music, and Theatre.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Fredonia, New Yorkcommercial, contemporary, classical, classical jazz, latin jazz, lyrical, Theatrical, theatrical jazz, new york, fredonia

Stephen F. Austin State University

SFASU is here to assist you in achieving your academic and professional goals in modern dance, jazz dance, ballet, choreography/dance composition, performance, and dance history.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Nacogdoches, Texascontemporary, classical, classical jazz, latin jazz, lyrical, Neo-jazz, theatrical jazz, Theatrical, Nacogdoches, texas

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

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

Minnesota State University - MaNkato

Studying Dance at Minnesota State University Mankato is an exciting experience. We are a very dynamic and growing field of study that provides students with a rich program of study, multiple degree options, diverse performance opportunities and off-campus events that immerse students in the well-known Twin Cities dance community.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Mankato, Minnesotacontemporary, afro-caribbean, classical, classical jazz, lyrical, theatrical jazz, Theatrical, minnesota

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

Hope College

Our students develop artistically, intellectually, physically and spiritually. The Hope dance program stresses rigor and activity, and thrives in the liberal arts environment. It is carefully balanced to provide a foundation in theoretical and technical dance studies, offering opportunities for the individual student to aspire, dream and accomplish.

College ProgramsMelanie GeorgeAugust 31, 2018Holland, Michigancommercial, contemporary, classical jazz, classical, michigan

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 Inc Dance

Jazz Inc was founded in 2006 as a Boston-based, jazz dance company seeking to bridge the gap between concert and commercial dance. Exploring musicality, jazz styles, contemporary dance, and musical theatre styles, we aim to redefine our audiences' expectations of concert jazz dance and commercial theatre. Our dancers hail from diverse backgrounds and are highly technically trained, while infusing their own voice and personality into the choreography. Jazz Inc actively seeks to produce work that integrates dance with other art forms, such as music, photography, film, theatre, and sculpture.

CompaniesMelanie GeorgeAugust 13, 2018Boston, Massachusettsconcert dance, stephanie heroux, boston, massachusetts, contemporary, commercial

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