Students take a minimum of eight technique classes per week.
An equal emphasis on ballet and modern dance is maintained throughout the four years of study. Additional training in jazz, tap and musical theatre styles complements this balanced approach, providing a strong and versatile background for today s multifaceted dancer. Students complete a seven semester sequence of improvisation and choreography courses. Seniors present a dance concert designed to showcase their skills as both dancer and choreographer. Dance science courses in anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics are designed to enhance each dancer s understanding of how their art is created in the body.