Its 260 higher education centers may represent the most richly diverse concentration of quality arts programs in the Western Hemisphere. The impact of arts programs reflects on our region's quality of life and New England's capacity to innovate. New England's Journal of Higher Education and Economic Development. Besides learning choreography from the masters, students will create and perform their own works. Required rehearsals help develop composition and production techniques, build repertoire, and hone performance skills.
Students have opportunities to perform both on and off campus.
Students who are registered for credit courses or community participants who are registered through continuing education belong to the Terpsichoreans. Terpsichore, the Greek goddess of dance, is one of the nine muses in Greek mythology whose sole purpose is to perpetuate and cultivate the Fine Arts. The goal of the club, which was formed in 1993, is to provide students with opportunities to explore a variety of dance genres. The club sponsors master classes, takes trips to dance concerts and is active in the College's Arts and Humanities and Student Activities productions. Registration is a nominal fee for non-credit participation .