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Page 4 of 5 ResourcesUndergraduate and Graduate Dance Programs & Dance StudiosOctober 6, 2011
Dance Studios Los Angeles 3rd Street Dance, 8558 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310-275-4683, thirdstreetdance@aol.com; www.3rdstreetdance.com; Over 20 years in Los Angeles. Private lessons also available. Ballroom, Latin The Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, 5700 Corsa Ave., Ste. 106, Westlake Village, CA 91362, 818-889-1515, academyofdance@sbcglobal.net; www.academyofdance.us; Preschool to professional. Also has competition squad. 30 years in Los Angeles. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Academy of Music and Dance, 72 W. Bellevue Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-768-2614, contact@pasadenadanceclasses.com; www.pasadenadanceclasses.com; Offers dance classes, music lessons, voice and theater for ages 1 1/2 through adult, emphasizing small class sizes. Features live video feed into all classes. Also mommy-and-me classes. Other location: 3858 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 200, Pasadena, CA 91107, 626-795-0055. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theater Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center, 5015 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301, 818-991-8883, agouradanc@aol.com; www.agouradance.com; Pre-dance to professional. All ages. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Alohi’s Polynesian Dance Studio, 16129 Leffingwell Rd., Whittier, CA 90603, 562-902-1090, alohis@aol.com; www.alohis.com; Offers a variety of authentic island dances, consisting mainly of Tahitian and Hawaiian. Ages 3 and up as well as beginner classes for adults. Ongoing enrollment. Jazz, Polynesian Anaheim Ballet School, 280 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805, 714-520-0904, info@anaheimballet.org; www.anaheimballet.org; The resident ballet company and school of Anaheim. Beginner to professional. Offers Anaheim-based outreach program. Ballet, Jazz, Modern Anisa’s School of Dance, 14252 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, 818-908-8008, anisa@anisadance.com; www.anisadance.com; Wide variety of dance and fitness classes. All ages. Also a parent-and -me class. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Hula The Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre & Dance School, 230 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801, 626-458-1234, info@clarita-arteflamenco.com; www.clarita-arteflamenco.com; All dance forms from basic to professional. Specializes in Flamenco. Ages 3 to adult. Workshops taught by international performing artists, after-school programs, and professional performance opportunities are available. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Hip-Hop, Polynesian Arthur Murray Dance Studios, 262 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 310-274-8867, beverlyhills@dancestudios.com, www.arthurmurray.com; Private, class, and practice lessons. Other locations include: 231 1/2 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203, 818-242-5672; 5199 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Ste. 100B, Long Beach, CA 90804, 562-986-4496; 4633 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, 818-783-2623. Ballroom, Latin Athletic Garage, 121 Waverly Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-229-9769, athleticgarage@aol.com; www.athleticgarage.com; Dance and fitness classes, mostly for adults and teens, with hip-hop classes for kids. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, House, Afro-Latin Ballet Arts School of Dance, 31308 Via Colinas, Ste. 101, Westlake Village, CA 91362, 805-495-7940, robin@balletarts.org; www.balletarts.org; Founded in 1962. Emphasis on dance as a performing art. Formed the Conejo Civic Ballet Company. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop Ballroom Dance Academy, 817 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-467-0825, michael@ballroomdanceacademy.com; www.ballroomdanceacademy.com; Offers group classes as well as private dance lessons, choreography for wedding couples, dance parties, and entertainment for corporate events and private parties. Ballroom, Latin BeSpun, 5176 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029, 323-665-5856, www.bespun.com; Offers the highest-quality pole dance training for fitness & performers. Group, private classes, pole parties, and workshops available. Pole Dance, Fitness California Dance Academy, 9759 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311, 818-341-0525, info@californiadanceacademy.com; www.californiadanceacademy.com; Introductory through professional level. First class is always free. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Modern, Hip-Hop California Dance Arts & California Contemporary Ballet, 4490 Cornishon Ave., Ste. 6, La Canada, CA 91011, 818-790-7924, info@caldancearts.com; www.dancenowacademy.com; Specializing in classical and contemporary ballet, but also has adult, children, fitness, and elective classes. Also a summer program and a Career Preparatory Training Division for serious dancers. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop City Ballet of Los Angeles School, 152 W. 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015, 323-292-1932, cblaschool@cityballetofla.org; www.cityballetofla.org/theschoolb.html; Mission is to sustain a dance institution that reflects the economic and racial diversity of L.A. Work is a mixture of classical and contemporary. Tours with an urban outreach program and has a full scholarship program. Ballet, Modern, Dance History, World Dance The Classical Ballet School, Studio 9, 5920 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 818-610-1091, info@classicalballet.com; www.classicalballet.com; Trains dancers in own teaching method based on Cecchetti method. Private and targeted sessions available as well as group classes from child to adult. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Conjuctive Points Dance Center, 3631 Hayden Ave., Culver City, CA 90232, 310-836-3962, cpdance@earthlink.net; www.culvercity.com/dance/index.html; Beginner to professional. Pre-dance to adult. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Modern Creation Station, 10746 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230, 310-839-8999, culvercity1@creationstationdance.com; www.creationstationculvercity.com; Classes reflect commitment to promoting high self-esteem. Creative dance and movement program for toddlers to teens. Other CA location: 6490 Platt Ave., West Hills, CA, 91307, 818-883-8999, westhills3@creationstationdance.com; www.creationstationwesthills.com; Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Cheerleading, Musical Theater Crenshaw Yoga and Dance, 5426 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043, 323-294-7148, crenshawyoga@gmail.com; www.crenshawyogaanddance.org; Yoga, dance, and nutrition education. Modern, African, Afro-Caribbean, Bikram Yoga, Hip-Hop, Zumba, Belly Dance, Samba, Capoeira de Angola Dance Alive, 865 Via de la Paz, Ste. 196, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, 310-454-5335, office@dancealive.com; www.dancealive.com; New system that focuses on “ultimate life fitness.” Trains body, emotions, and mind to work as a healthy team. Movement Dance Arts Academy, 731 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-932-6230, info@danceartsacademy.com; www.danceartsacademy.com; Professional training in all dance disciplines. Also offers workshops and master classes. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, West African, Movement, Irish Step Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center, Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 818-999-3262, www.mydancedimensions.com; Full-service studio offering classes for children, teens, and adults. Outreach program performs throughout the year. Two recitals a year. Summer and winter camps during school breaks. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Broadway, African, Belly Dance, Bollywood The Dance Doctor Studio, 1440 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-459-2264, johncassese@dancedoctor.com; www.dancedoctor.com; Specializes in wedding dance preparation. Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop, Country, Belly Dance The Dance Factory School of Performing Arts, 28901 S. Western Ave., Ste. 113, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274, 310-519-3600, dancefctry@aol.com; www.dance-factory.net; Family-oriented, positive atmosphere. Classes for the beginner through the national champion company dancer, child through adult. Yearly recital and competitive dance team. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Acrobatics The Dance Family Studio, 25 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106, 800-363-0306, info@thedancefamily.com; www.thedancefamily.com; Founders, Francisco and Stacey Martinez, head the California Ballroom Teachers Academy. Classes, boot camps, teacher training, cruises. Ballroom, Latin Dance Forever Studio, 1611 S. Catalina Ave., Ste. L30, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, 310-540-6285, info@danceforeverstudio.com; www.danceforeverstudio.com; Specializes in children, offers jazz and hip-hop to ages 3 and up. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop Dance Garden LA, 3407 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039, 323-660-4556, zahra@aol.com; www.dancegardenla.com; Diverse dance forms for a diverse group of people. Specializes in Middle Eastern Belly Dance. Classes for all level and ages. Latin, Belly Dance, Afro-Brazilian, Persian, Bollywood Dance in Motion, 22776 Ventura Blvd., Ste. B, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, 818-222-2085, dim_dancestudio@yahoo.com; www.danceinmotion.net; Classes, summer camp, dance team, wedding dance prep. Two recitals a year. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Fitness Dance of the Divine, 2611 Beach Ave., Venice, CA 90291, 310-781-0763, goddessrevival@gmail.com; www.danceofthedivine.org; Belly dancer Jacqui Lalita, known for her passion and playfulness, leads weekly classes to uplift and inspire. Belly Dance Dance562, 216 The Promenade N, Ste. 310, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-417-6112, amandabhanson@gmail.com; www.dance562.com; Partner dance instruction and wedding first dance instruction in Long Beach and surrounding communities. First lesson free. Ballroom, Latin Diamond Dance Academy, 24825 S. Western Ave., Lomita, CA 90717, 310-530-3400, diamonddanceinc@yahoo.com; www.diamonddanceacademy.com; Classes for ages 2 to 18. Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Movement Elite Dance Studios, 29457 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384, 661-295-7774, info@elitedancestudios.net; www.elitedancestudios.net; Classes for all ages and levels. First class free. Professional performance team and competition team. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Eleve Ballet Academy, 10604 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-384-4921, info@pacificartsballet.com; www.pacificartsballet.com; Ballet and creative movement in the young children’s program. Ballet for students 5 years and up in the academy program. Uses the newly developed ABT curriculum. Flamenco also offered. Ballet, Latin Esencia Flamenca Dance Company and School, 324 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814, 562-761-1618, www.1esencia.com; Nonprofit dance company focused on promoting the art of flamenco dance and music. Latin Fusion Studios: Dance Art Music, 22236 Palos Verdes Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505, 310-540-6401, fusion_studios@yahoo.com; www.fsdam.com; Classes for adults and children. Has annual recital, choreographer showcase, glee club, art and music classes, and a dance team. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, Movement Garri Dance Studio, 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505, 818-846-4390, info@garridance.com; www.garridance.com; Established in 1958. Dance, acting, and music lessons. Ages 2 years to adult. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Hula Genie Nakano, 12627 Manor Dr., Hawthorne, CA 90250, 310-644-1186, genieyogini@yahoo.com; www.genieyogini.com; Genie Nakano teaches Middle Eastern–style dances and yoga. Belly Dance, Bollywood Halau Hula a Kawika laua’o Leinani, 944 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, 909-396-4775, www.kawikaleinani.com; Professional, authentic Polynesian dance troupe that performs songs and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga. Hula Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio, 3141 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039, 323-669-2821, heartbeathouse@gmail.com; www.heartbeathouse.com; A dance workout studio offering an eclectic mix of ethnic, non-ethnic, traditional dance, fitness, yoga, martial arts, and kids classes. Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop, African Hermosa School of Dance & Music, 1151 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, 310-318-6260, www.schoolofdanceandmusic.com; Music and dance classes. Preschool to adult. Also a competition dance team. Other location: 633 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop Hollywood Dance Center, 817 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-467-0825, www.hollywooddancecenter.com; Ages 4 and up. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, African, Belly Dance, Irish Dance Hollywood Dance Company, 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-463-8865, info@idahollywood.com; www.hollywooddancecompany.com; Rick Heiman teaches an advanced contemporary class, Limon/Horton-based, with an emphasis on flow, musicality and moving with power. Dancers for future performance projects may be recruited from classes. Contemporary International Dance Academy of Hollywood, 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-463-8865, info@idahollywood.com; www.idahollywood.com; Classes, workshops, and a summer intensive. Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Modern, Belly Dance, Bollywood Isabelle’s Dance Academy, 1334 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-392-3493, questionsforisabellesalsa@yahoo.com; www.isabellesalsa.com; Specializes in salsa, argentine tango, and fitness pole dancing classes. Latin, Pole Dance Katnap Dance Center, 12932 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, 310-306-7069, info@katnapdance.com; www.katnapdance.com; Beginner through professional levels, special children’s program, exercise and fitness stretch. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop Kumaras Center for the Arts & Etiquette, 1616 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506, 818-848-9333, kumarascenter@aol.com; www.kumarasarts.com; Dance, fitness, energy, kids classes, workshops, wedding and quinceanera prep, etiquette and summer camp classes. Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop L.A. Dance Experience, 1941 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310-475-1878, ladanceexperience@verizon.net; www.ladanceexperience.com; All levels. Wedding dance prep. Parties and workshops. Ballroom, Latin Let’s Dance L.A., 17 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801, 626-227-2572, www.letsdancela.com; Flexible program, pay as you go, special events, Ballroom, Latin Long Beach Ballet Arts Center, 1122 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807, 562-426-4112, admin@longbeachballet.com; www.longbeachballet.com; Comprehensive classical ballet program includes a children’s division, adult division, a professional academy, and a performing company. Ballet, Contemporary Long Beach Dance Centre, 5107 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803, 562-438-1557, www.lbdance.com; Classes, parties, private lessons, wedding dance prep. Ballroom, Latin, Hula Los Altos Dance Center, 5531 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90808, 562-429-7486, losaltosdance@aol.com; www.losaltosdance.com; Classes for ages 3 to adult. Recital. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Los Angeles Ballet Academy, 18138 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335, 818-780-6126, andreaparis@laballet.com; www.theatricsdance.com; Classes from preschool to adult. Strength building, flexibility, focus, creativity, and love of movement for boys and girls. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Hip-Hop Los Angeles Ballet School, 11755 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-488-8890, info@losangelesballetschool.org; www.losangelesballetschool.com; Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, ages 7 to 19. Also classes in variations, repertoire, Pilates, and men’s technique. Ballet, Jazz Los Angeles Steppers Connection, 159 N. Market St., Inglewood, CA 90301, 310-895-5712, terance@mylasc.com; www.mylasc.com; Chicago-style stepping. Classes taught by experienced, patient instructors who have fun while teaching the class. Students learn at their own pace. Ballroom, Latin, Stepping Lumina Academy of Pasadena, 1054 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104, 626-296-2812, luminaacademy@earthlink.net; www.luminaacademy.com; Teaches cultural dances from all over the world taught by instructors from different countries who want to share their native culture. Ballet, Latin, Belly Dance, Country Line Dance Marat Daukayev School of Ballet, 731 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-965-0333, pamela@maratdaukayev.com; www.maratdaukayev.com; Serious ballet training for girls and boys in the St. Petersburg style. Ballet, Movement Media City Ballet, 237 E. Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91502, 818-972-9692, jogeegirl@yahoo.com; www.mediadancecentre.net; Carries the traditions of classical Russian ballet for three generations. Rooted in a 75-year legacy of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and Pacific Ballet Theatre. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop Millennium Dance Complex, 5113 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, 818-753-5081, mdcdance@gmail.com; millenniumdancecomplex.com; Professional dance center catering to the artistic community of the greater L.A. area. All levels, children to adult. Weekly master classes. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop MNR Dance Factory, 11606 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, 310-826-4554, mnrdance@me.com; www.mnrdancefactory.com; A place for dancers and their families to “grow up.” Also a dance team, mommy-and-me classes, and a summer intensive. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Ography Dance Studio, 6767 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 15, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-1515, studio@ographydance.com; Open classes for beginners to advanced students. Hip-Hop Pacific Studio for Dance, 1123 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91202, 818-240-2393, info@pacificstudiodance.com; www.pacificstudiodance.com; All levels, preschool through adult. Also offers workshops and classes in guy-tech. Performance in annual concerts, National Dance Week celebrations. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Palos Verdes Ballet, 26 A Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, 310-377-6663, pauaja@aol.com; www.palosverdesballet.org; All levels. Company opportunities. Adult division. Also offers pas de deux classes. Instruction by guest and master teachers as well as regular staff. Ballet Peninsula School of Performing Arts, 2325 Palos Verdes Dr. West, Palos Verdes, CA 90274, 310-375-1398, info@pspadance.com; www.pspadance.com; Classes and workshops for adults and children. Other location: 700 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Acrobatics Penny Lane Dance Academy, La Reina Place, 14622 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 204, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, 818-981-1414, pennylanedance@sbcglobal.net; www.pennylanedance.com; Variety of class formats for different ages. Also offers mommy-and-me classes, pop idol classes, Pilates, adult classes, and classes for boys. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Pole Position Fitness, 3100 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90755, 526-930-1223, polepositionfitness@yahoo.com; Pole and chair dance lessons on a weekly basis. Classes are extremely flexible. Pole Dance Private Ballet Los Angeles, 323-839-5631, micornell@gmail.com; www.privateballetla.com; Weekly group classes and private coaching available at various studio spaces in West Hollywood with director/choreographer Michael Cornell. Ballet, Contemporary REID OLSON, 731 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-932-6230, info@danceartsacademy.com; www.danceartsacademy.com; Yoga, Advanced Ballet Rosalba Belly Dancer, 9854 National Blvd., Ste. 347, Los Angeles, CA 90034, 310-993-0250, dancersmart@yahoo.com; www.rosalbabellydance.com; Rosalba teaches and performs at various concerts, weddings, and corporate events. Belly Dance Santa Monica Hip-Hop Dance, 2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste. 103 Santa Monica, CA 90405, 310-396-7479, hiphoplisa@yahoo.com; www.hiphopdancer.com; Classes with Lisa Kellogg combine hip-hop with pop and street dance. Hip-Hop A Step in Time School of Dance, 4505 Las Virgenes Road, Ste. 102, Calabasas, CA 91302, 818-880-8152, info@astepintimedance.com; www.astepintimedance.com; Well-rounded education for all ages in the American Ballet Theatre curriculum. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics Tango Academy of Pasadena, 57 Palmetto Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-584-0774, tangoacademy@gmail.com; www.tangoacademypasadena.com; Authentic Argentine Tango instruction taught exclusively by Argentine instructors. Latin Tap Academy Dance Classes & Studio Rentals, 1334 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-828-4904, chanbw@netzero.com; www.tapacademy.bizland.com; Committed to teaching the original American art form of tap. Tap, Latin, Belly Dance Time 4 Class, 9713 Lurline Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311, 818-700-1756, frontdesk@t4cstudio.com; www.t4cstudio.com; Dance and fitness studio that offers dance classes for ages 3 to adult and fitness classes for teens and adults. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater West Adams Studios, 1879 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018, 888-636-7456, westadamsstudios@yahoo.com; www.westadamsstudios.com; Dance, fitness, and music classes. Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Burlesque Westside School of Ballet, 1709 Stewart St., Santa Monica, CA 90404, 310-828-2018, westsideballet@verizon.net; www.westsideballet.com; Training in classical ballet for all ages and levels of dancers. Ballet Undergraduate and Graduate Dance Programs & Dance StudiosOctober 6, 2011
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ALABAMA Auburn University Department of Theatre, 211 Telfair B. Peet Theatre, Auburn, AL, 36849-5422; Scott Phillips, chair, theatre@auburn.edu; www.auburn.edu/theatre; 334-844-4748; Offers minor in dance The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance, Box 870239, 115 Rowand-Johnson Hall, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35487-0239; William Teague, chair; Christopher M. Montpetit, director, theatre management, theatre.dance@ua.edu; theatre.ua.edu; 205-348-5283; B.A. in dance ALASKA University of Alaska, Anchorage Department of Theatre and Dance, 3211 Providence Dr., Anchorage, AK, 99508; Anna Owens, student info/front desk; Tom T. Skore, dept. chair; Jill Crosby, dance program coordinator, theatre@uaa.alaska.edu; theatre.uaa.alaska.edu; 907-786-1792; B.A. in theater with a dance emphasis ARIZONA Arizona State University School of Dance, 107A Physical Education Building East, PO Box 870304, Tempe, AZ, 85287-0304; Simon Dove, director, dance@asu.edu; dance.asu.edu; 480-965-5029; BFA in dance University of Arizona School of Dance, PO Box 210093, 1713 E. University Blvd., Ina Gittings Bldg., Rm 121, Tuscon, AZ, 85721-0003; Jory Hancock, interim dean and director, dance@email.arizona.edu; www.cfa.arizona.edu/dance; 520-621-4698; BFA in dance and minor in dance ARKANSAS University of Arkansas at Little Rock Theatre Arts and Dance Department, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR, 72204; Jay E. Raphael, chair, jeraphael@ualr.edu; www.ualr.edu; 501-569-3291; BFA in dance CALIFORNIA AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts 6305 Yucca St., Los Angeles, CA, 90028; info@amda.edu; www.amda.edu; 800-367-7908; BFA in dance theater California Institute of the Arts Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance, 24700 McBean Pkwy., Valencia, CA, 91355-2397; Stephan Koplowitz, dean, zwigfall@calarts.edu; www.calarts.edu; 661-253-7853; 800.545.2787(ARTS); BFA in dance California State University, Dominguez Hills Department of Theater Arts and Dance, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson, CA, 90747; Bill DeLuca, chair, bdeluca@csudh.edu; www.csudh.edu/theatre; 310-243-3588; B.A. in theater arts with an option in dance California State University, Fresno Department of Theatre Arts, 5201 N. Maple Ave., M/S SA46, Fresno, CA, 93740-8027; Melissa Gibson, mgibson@csufresno.edu; pamd@csufresno.edu; www.csufresno.edu/theatrearts; 559-278-3987; Offers an option in dance California State University, Fullerton Department of Theatre and Dance, 800 N. State College Blvd., PO Box 6850, Fullerton, CA, 92834-6850; Bruce Goodrich, chair, ddombrow@fullerton.edu; www.fullerton.edu/arts; 657-278-3628; B.A. in dance California State University, Los Angeles Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90032; James Hatfield, dept. chair, tad@calstatela.edu; www.calstatela.edu/dept/theatre_dance/; 323-343-4110; B.A. in theater arts with an option in dance California State University, Sacramento Department of Theatre and Dance, 6000 J St., Shasta Hall, Sacramento, CA, 96819-6069; Linda S. Goodrich, chair, theatre.dance@csus.edu; achebe@csus.edu; www.csus.edu/dram; 916-278-6368; B.A. in dance California State University, San Bernardino Department of Theater Arts, Performing Arts Building, Rm. 111, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407-2397; Kathryn Ervin, dept. chair, moreinfo@csusb.edu; theatre.csusb.edu; 909-537-5876; Offers dance emphasis Humboldt State University Department of Theatre, Film & Dance, 1 Harpst St., Arcata, CA, 95521; Margaret Kelso, dept. chair, theatre@humboldt.edu; www.humboldt.edu; 707-826-3566; B.A. in dance studies (interdisciplinary) Loyola Marymount University Department of Theatre Arts, One LMU Dr., Foley 308, Los Angeles, CA, 90045-8210; rcabebe@lmu.edu; www.lmu.edu; 310-338-5233; B.A. and minor in dance Pomona College Department of Theatre and Dance, 300 E. Bonita Ave., Claremont, CA, 91711; Arthur Horowitz, dept. chair, mtr04747@pomona.edu; theatre.pomona.edu; 909-621-8186; B.A. in dance San Jose State University School of Music and Dance, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA, 95192-0095; dance@sjsu.edu; www.music.sjsu.edu/dance; 408-924-5041; B.A. in dance; BFA in dance; minor in dance Santa Clara University Department of Theatre and Dance, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95053-0340; Barbara Murray, chair, bmurray@scu.edu; www.scu.edu/cas/theatre; 408-554-4989; B.A. in theater arts with an emphasis in dance Sonoma State University Department of Theater Arts and Dance, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park, CA, 94928; Shelley Martin, performing arts program specialist, shelley.martin@sonoma.edu; www.sonoma.edu/performingarts/theatre/index.shtml; 707-664-2474; Offers concentration in dance Stanford University Department of Drama, Dance Division, Memorial Auditorium, Rm. 144, 551 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, 94305-5010; beedavid@stanford.edu (dance); www.stanford.edu/dept/drama; 650-723-2576; Minor in dance University of California, Berkeley Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies, 101 Dwinelle Annex, Berkeley, CA, 94720-2560; Michael Mansfield, undergraduate adviser, tdps@berkeley.edu; tdps.berkeley.edu; 510-642-1677; B.A. in dance and performance studies University of California, Los Angeles Department of World Arts and Cultures, Glorya Kaufman Hall, 120 Westwood Plaza, Ste. 150, Box 951608, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1608; wacinfo@arts.ucla.edu; www.ucla.edu; 310-825-3951 or 310-206-1342; B.A. in world arts and cultures (concentration in dance) University of California, Riverside Department of Dance-109, Arts Building 121, 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA, 92521; Linda J. Tomko, chair, danceadvising@ucr.edu; dance.ucr.edu; 951-827-3944; B.A. in dance, minor in dance University of California, San Diego Department of Theater and Dance, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC0344, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0344; Kyle Donnelly, head of acting; Allyson Green, dance dept. chair; lajimenez@ucsd.edu; www.theatre.ucsd.edu; 858-534-3791; B.A. in dance University of California, Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance, 552 University Rd., Santa Barbara, CA, 93106-7060; Simon Williams, chair, theaterdance-ugradadv@theaterdance.ucsb.edu; www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu; 805-893-3241; B.A. or BFA in dance COLORADO University of Colorado Department of Theatre and Dance, 261 UCB, Boulder, CO, 80309-0261; Kyle Neidt, academic advisor; Michelle Ellsworth, co-director (dance); Nada Diachenko, co-director (dance), michelle.ellsworth@colorado.edu; nada.diachenko@colorado.edu; www.colorado.edu/theatredance; 303-492-7355; B.A. or BFA in dance University of Northern Colorado School of Theatre and Dance, Frasier Hall 107, Campus Box 49, Greeley, CO, 80639; David Grapes, director, di.smice@unco.edu; www.arts.unco.edu; 970-351-2930; Offers minor in dance CONNECTICUT Central Connecticut State University Department of Theatre, 1615 Stanley St., Maloney Hall, New Britain, CT, 06050; Tom Callery Jr., chair, callery@ccsu.edu; www.theatre.ccsu.edu; 860-832-3150; B.A. in dance Connecticut College Department of Theater, Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT, 06320; Mary Lowe, admission@conncoll.edu; www.conncoll.edu; 860-439-2605; B.A. in dance Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts Nutmeg Ballet, 58 Main St., Torrington, CT, 06790; info@nutmegconservatory.org; www.nutmegconservatory.org; 860-482-4413; Conservatory Trinity College Department of Theater and Dance, 300 Summit St., Hartford, CT, 06106-3100; Patricia A. Kennedy, administrative assistant, pkennedy@trincoll.edu; www.trincoll.edu; 860-297-5122; B.A. in dance University of Hartford Hartt School, 200 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford, CT, 06117; lesko@hartford.edu; www.hartford.edu/hartt; 860-768-2478; BFA in dance performance or ballet pedagogy DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA American University Department of Performing Arts, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, DC, 20016-8053; Caleen Jennings, co-chair, dpa@american.edu; www.american.edu/cas/performing-arts/theatre.cfm; 202-885-3414; Minor in dance George Washington University Department of Theatre & Dance, 800 21st St. N.W., Ste. 227, Washington, DC, 20052; Dana Tai Soon Burgess, dept. chair, onstage@gwu.edu; theatredance.gwu.edu; 202-994-8072; B.A. in dance Howard University Department of Theatre Arts, 2455 Sixth St. N.W., Washington, DC, 20059; Joe Selmon, interim chair, jselmon@howard.edu; www.coas.howard.edu/theatrearts/; 202-806-7050; BFA or minor in dance arts FLORIDA Florida School of the Arts St. Johns River Community College, 5001 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL, 32177; Patti Cason, assistant to the dean, floarts@sjrcc.edu; www.floarts.org; 386-312-4300; A.A. in dance Florida State University Department of Dance, 201 Montgomery Gym, Tallahassee, FL, 32306-2120; dance-info@fsu.edu; dance.fsu.edu; 850-644-1023; BFA in dance New World School of the Arts Dance Division, 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami, FL, 33132; dlewis@mdc.edu; www.mdc.edu; 305-237-3582; A.A. degree in dance Palm Beach Atlantic University School of Music and Fine Arts & Theatre Department, PO Box 24708, West Palm Beach, FL, 33416; Mr. Josué Léon, admissions counselor, josue_leon@pba.edu; www.pba.edu; 561-803-2104; B.A. in dance Rollins College Department of Theatre and Dance, 1000 Holt Ave., Box 2735, Winter Park, FL, 32789; Jennifer Jones Cavenaugh, dept. chair; Annie Russell, producing director (theatre), jcavenaugh@rollins.edu; www.rollins.edu/theatre; 407-646-2501; Offers minor in dance University of Central Florida UCF Conservatory Theatre, PO Box 162372, Orlando, FL, 32816; Earl Weaver, associate professor/program coordinator, earl.weaver@ucf.edu; theatre@mail.ucf.edu; www.theatre.ucf.edu; 407-823-2862; Offers minor in dance University of Florida School of Theatre and Dance, PO Box 115900, Gainesville, FL, 32611; sotd@arts.ufl.edu; www.arts.ufl.edu/theatreanddance; 352-273-0500 or 352-273-0501; BFA in dance performance University of South Florida School of Theatre and Dance, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., TAR 230, Tampa, FL, 33620-7450; Merry Lynn Morris, theater and dance academic advisor, mmorris3@usf.edu; www.arts.usf.edu; 813-974-3867; B.A. in dance studies, BFA in dance performance GEORGIA Agnes Scott College Department of Theater and Dance, 141 East College Ave., Decatur, GA, 30030-3797; Dudley Sanders, chair, dsanders@agnesscott.edu; www.agnesscott.edu; 404-471-6250; B.A. in dance Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education 1695 Marietta Blvd. N.W., Atlanta, GA, 30318; brothermel@atlantaballet.com; www.atlantaballet.com; 404-873-5811, ext. 310; Conservatory Berry College Department of Fine Arts, Theatre Program, 2277 Martha Berry Hwy., NW, Mount Berry, GA, 30149-0309; Dr. John Countryman, jcountryman@berry.edu; www.berry.edu; 706-236-2289; Offers minor in dance Brenau University Department of Performing Arts, 500 Washington St. S.E., Gainesville, GA, 30501; Ann Demling, chair (theatre); Vincas Greene, chair (dance), ademling@brenau.edu (theatre); vgreene@brenau.edu (dance); www.brenau.edu; 770-534-6264 (theatre); 770-534-6245 (dance); BFA in dance or dance education, B.A. in dance studies Emory University Theater Studies, Rich Memorial Building 230, 1602 Fishburne Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30322; Leslie Taylor, chair, jward03@emory.edu, dance@emory.edu; www.theater.emory.edu; 404-727-6751; B.A. in dance and movement studies Kennesaw State University Department of Theatre & Performance Studies & Dance, Wilson Building 31, Rm. 249, 1000 Chastain Rd., #3103, Kennesaw, GA, 30144-5591; Dr. John S. Gentile, chair, jgentile@kennesaw.edu; www.kennesaw.edu/theatre; 770-499-3123; B.A. in dance Valdosta State University Department of Communication Arts, College of the Arts, 1500 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA, 31698; Jacque Wheeler, jwheeler@valdosta.edu; www.valdosta.edu; 229-333-5820; BFA in dance HAWAII University of Hawaii at Manoa Kennedy Theatre, Department of Theater and Dance, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, HI, 96822; Paul Mitri, chair, theatre@hawaii.edu; mitri@hawaii.edu; www.hawaii.edu/theatre; 808-956-7677; B.A. or BFA in dance IDAHO Ballet Idaho Academy 501 S. Eighth St., Boise, ID, 83702; Lacey VanderBoegh, academy administrator, info@balletidaho.org; www.balletidaho.org; 208-343-0556, ext. 22; Conservatory Boise State University Department of Theatre Arts, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID, 83725-1565; Carrie Applegate, administrative assistant/advising coordinator.; Marla Hansen, head of dance, mhansen@boisestate.edu (dance); theatre.boisestate.edu; 208-426-3957 (theatre), 208-426-3568 (dance); B.A in theatre with dance emphasis, minor in dance University of Idaho Center for Dance, HPERD, PO Box 442401, Moscow, ID, 83844-2401; halloran@uidaho.edu; www.dance.uidaho.edu; 208-885-2184; B.A. in dance ILLINOIS Columbia College Chicago Theater Department, 72 E. 11th St., Rm. 300, Chicago, IL, 60605; John Green, dept. chair, theatre@colum.edu; www.colum.edu; 312-369-6101; B.A. or BFA in dance Illinois State University College of Fine Arts, School of Theater/Dance Program, Campus Box 5700, Normal, IL, 61790-5700; Sara Semonis, head of dance program, ssemoni@ilstu.edu; www.ilstu.edu; 309-438-2850; 309-438-8021 (dance); B.A. or B.S. in dance performance or dance education Loyola University Chicago Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Mundelein Center, Ste. 1200, 1020 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL, 60660; Mark E. Lococo, director of theatre, theatre-info@luc.edu; www.luc.edu/theatre; 773-508-3830 or 773-508-7511; Offers minor in dance Millikin University Department of Theatre and Dance, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, IL, 62522; Laura Ledford, Chair, mspencer@millikin.edu; www.millikin.edu; 217-424-6282; Offers minor in dance Northern Illinois University School of Theatre and Dance, Stevens Building, DeKalb, IL, 60115-2854; Alexander Gelman, director, agelman@niu.edu; www.niu.edu/theatre; 815-753-1334 or 815-753-8253; BFA in dance performance Northwestern University Dance Program, Marjorie Ward Marshall Dance Center, 10 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston, IL, 60208; nu-dance@northwestern.edu; www.northwestern.edu; 847-491-3147; B.A. in dance Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Department of Theater and Dance, Box 1777, Dunham Hall, Rm. 1031, Edwardsville, IL, 62026-1777; Peter Cocuzza, chair; J. Calvin Jarrell, head of dance area, pcocuzz@siue.edu; osweeze@siue.edu; cjarrel@siue.edu (dance); www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/theater; 618-650-2773 or 618-650-2788; B.A. or B.S. in dance University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Dance, 907 1/2 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL, 61801; Jan Erkert, head, dance@illinois.edu; www.dance.uiuc.edu; 217-333-1010; BFA in dance Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance, Browne Hall 101, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455; David E. Patrick, chair, theatre@wiu.edu; www.wiu.edu/theatre; 309-298-1543; Offers comprehensive dance minor INDIANA Ball State University Department of Theatre and Dance, 2000 W. University Ave., AC 306, Muncie, IN, 47306-0415; Bill Jenkins, chair; Andrea Sadler, recruitment coordinator, amsadler@bsu.edu; wjenkins@bsu.edu; theatrestu@bsu.edu; www.bsu.edu/theatre; 765-285-8740; B.A. or B.S. in dance Butler University Jordan College of Fine Arts, Department of Dance, Lilly Hall, Rm. 50, 4600 Sunset Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46208; Larry Attaway, dept. chair dance, jggonzal@butler.edu; www.butler.edu/dance; 800-368-6852, ext. 9346; B.A., B.S., or BFA in dance Purdue University Department of Theater, Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts, PAO Hall, 552 W. Wood St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2002; Joel Ebarb, chair, theatre@purdue.edu; www.purdue.edu/theatre; 765-494-3074; Offers minor in modern dance Vincennes University Theatre/Speech/Dance & Music Department, Red Skelton Performing Arts Center, RSPAC-04/Room 105, Vincennes, IN, 47591; JoEllen Horne, performing arts secretary, jhorne@vinu.edu; www.vinu.edu; 812-888-5110; Certificate in dance KANSAS Kansas State University Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Dance, 129 Nichols Hall, Manhattan, KS, 66506-2304; John Uthoff, director of theatre, jsutd@ksu.edu; www.k-state.edu/theatre; 785-532-6864; B.A. or B.S. in theatre (with concentration in dance) University of Kansas Department of Dance, 1301 Sunnyside Ave., Rm. 251, Lawrence, KS, 66045-3102; Michelle Heffner Hayes, chair, kudance@ku.edu; dance.ku.edu; 785-864-4264; B.A. or BFA in dance Wichita State University School of Performing Arts, 1845 N. Fairmount St., Box 153, Wichita, KS, 67260-0153; Linda Starkey, chair; Nick Johnson, program director of dance, performingarts@wichita.edu; finearts.wichita.edu/performing/index.asp; 316-978-3368; BFA in dance KENTUCKY Northern Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance, FA-205, Nunn Dr., Highland Heights, KY, 41099-1007; Ken Jones, chair, jonesk@nku.edu; www.nku.edu/~theatre/; 859-572-6362; BFA in dance Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance, Gordon Wilson Hall, 1906 College Heights Blvd., #71086, Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1086; Dr. David Young, dept. head, david.young@wku.edu; www.wku.edu/pcal/index.php?page=theatre-and-dance; 270-745-5845; B.A. in dance LOUISIANA Louisiana State University Department of Theatre, 105 M & DA Building, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803; Kristin Sosnowsky, interim chair, theatre@lsu.edu; www.lsu.edu; 225-578-4174; Minor in dance Loyola University New Orleans Department of Theatre Arts and Dance, 312 Marquette Hall, New Orleans, LA, 70118; Cheryl Conway, office manager, drama@loyno.edu; dance@loyno.edu; www.loyno.edu; 504-865-3840; Minor in ballet Northwestern State University of Louisiana School of Creative and Performing Arts, 150 Central Ave., Natchitoches, LA, 71497; Scott Burrell, coordinator of theater and dance, nfburrellc@nsula.edu; theatre.nsula.edu; 318-357-6891 or 318-357-4483; B.S. in theatre (with concentration in dance) Tulane University Department of Theatre and Dance, 215 McWilliams Hall, New Orleans, LA, 70118; Marty Sachs, chair, msachs@tulane.edu; www.tulane.edu; 504-314-7760; B.A. or BFA in dance University of Louisiana at Lafayette Department of Performing Arts, McLaurin Hall, Room 109, PO Box 43690, Lafayette, LA, 70504-3690; Jennifer Potter, administrative assistant, performingarts@louisiana.edu; www.pfar.louisiana.edu; 337-482-6357; BFA in performing arts (with concentration in dance) MAINE Bowdoin College Department of Theater and Dance, 9100 College Station, Brunswick, ME, 04011-8491; Noma Petroff, dept. coordinator, theater-dance@bowdoin.edu; academic.bowdoin.edu/theaterdance; 207-725-3663; Minor in dance MARYLAND Goucher College Department of Dance, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., Baltimore, MD, 21204; Elizabeth Ahearn, chair; Sara Thomson, dept. coordinator, goucherdance@goucher.edu; www.goucher.edu; 410-337-6390 or 800-468-2437; B.A. in dance (with tracks in performance, dance education, dance science, dance therapy, dance administration, choreography, dance history and criticism, dance and theatre) Towson University Department of Dance, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD, 21252; dance@towson.edu; www.towson.edu; 410-704-2760; BFA and in dance University of Maryland, College Park School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, 2810 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742-1610; Daniel MacLean Wagner, professor and director, tdps@umd.edu; www.tdps.umd.edu; 301-405-6676; B.A. in dance MASSACHUSETTS Amherst College Department of Theater and Dance, 27 Webster Hall, Amherst, MA, 01002; Linda T. Celi, academic dept. coordinator, ltceli@amherst.edu; www.amherst.edu; 413-542-2411; B.A. in dance The Boston Conservatory Theater Division, 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA, 02215; Neil Donohoe, director, admissions@bostonconservatory.edu; www.bostonconservatory.edu; 617-912-9153 or 617-536-6340; BFA in dance Emerson College Department of Performing Arts, 120 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 02116; Eric Weiss, performing arts admission coordinator, stagedoor@emerson.edu; www.emerson.edu; 617-824-8780; Offers minor in dance Mount Holyoke College Department of Dance, 104 Kendall Sports & Dance Complex, South Hadley, MA, 01075; Terese Freedman, chair dance, dance@mtholyoke.edu; www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/dance; 413-538-2310; B.A. in dance Smith College Theatre Department, Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts, Northampton, MA, 01063; Ellen W. Kaplan, dept. chair, ekaplan@smith.edu; www.smith.edu; 413-585-3201; B.A. in dance Tufts University Department of Drama and Dance, Aidekman Arts Center, 40 Talbot Ave., Medford, MA, 02155; Downing Cless, chair, downing.cless@tufts.edu; ase.tufts.edu/drama-dance; 617-627-3524; Offers minor in dance MICHIGAN Hope College Department of Dance, 168 East 13th St., Holland, MI, 49423; M. Linda Graham, graham@hope.edu; www.hope.edu/academic/dance; 616-395-7700; B.A. in dance Michigan State University Department of Theatre, 113 Auditorium Building, East Lansing, MI, 48824; Kirk Domer, dept. chair, theatre@msu.edu; www.theatre.msu.edu; 517-355-6690; Offers minor in dance University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Department of Dance, 3501 Dance Bldg., 1310 University Court, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2217; Samantha Strayer, administrator, sstrayer@umich.edu; www.music.umich.edu/departments/dance; 734-763-7558; BFA in dance University of Michigan - Flint Department of Theater and Dance, Theatre 238, Flint, MI, 48502-1950; Lauren Friesen, chair, lfriesen@umflint.edu; www.umflint.edu/theatredance; 810-762-3230; B.A. in dance Wayne State University Maggie Allesee Department of Dance, 4841 Cass Ave., Ste. 3226, Detroit, MI, 48202; dance@wayne.edu; www.dance.wayne.edu; 313-577-4273; BFA or B.S. in dance MINNESOTA Gustavus Adolphus College Theater and Dance Department, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN, 56082-1498; aseham@gac.edu; www.gustavus.edu; 507-933-7353; B.A. in dance Minnesota State University, Mankato Department of Theater and Dance, 201 Performing Arts Center, Mankato, MN, 56001; Paul Hustoles, chair, admissions@mnsu.edu, paul.hustoles@mnsu.edu; www.msutheatre.com, www.msudance.com; 507-389-2118; B.A. in dance; B.S. In dance education St. Olaf College Department of Dance, 1520 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN, 55057; jroberts@stolaf.edu; www.stolaf.edu; 507-786-3240; B.A. in dance University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Department of Theater Arts and Dance, Barbara Barker Center for Dance, 500 21st Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN, 55455-0480; umdance@umn.edu; dance.umn.edu; 612-624-5060; B.A. and BFA in dance Winona State University Theater and Dance Department, PO Box 5838, Winona, MN, 55987-5838; Gretchen Cohenour, dance director; Jim Williams, chair, gcohenour@winona.edu; www.winona.edu/thad/; 507-457-5230; Offers minor in dance MISSISSIPPI University of Southern Mississippi Department of Theater and Dance, 118 College Dr., Box 5052, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001; dance@usm.edu; www.usm.edu/theatre; 601-266-4161; B.A. in dance MISSOURI Avila University Department of Theater, 11901 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO, 64145; Robert Foulk, robert.foulk@avila.edu; www.avila.edu; 816-501-2405; B.A. in dance Lindenwood University Fine & Performing Arts Division, 209 S. Kings Highway, St. Charles, MO, 63301; lquiggins@lindenwood.edu; www.lindenwood.edu; 636-949-4906; B.A. in dance Missouri State University Department of Theater and Dance, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO, 65897; Mark Templeton, managing director, theatreanddance@missouristate.edu; www.theatreanddance.missouristate.edu; 417-836-4400; BFA in dance Missouri Valley College Division of Fine Arts, 500 E. College St., Marshall, MO, 65340; maland@moval.edu; www.moval.edu; 660-831-4215; B.A. in dance Northwest Missouri State University Department of Communication, Theater, and Languages, 148 Wells Hall, Maryville, MO, 64468; jkreizi@nwmissouri.edu; www.nwmissouri.edu/dept/ctl; 660-562-1172; Offers minor in dance Southeast Missouri State University Department of Theater and Dance, One University Plaza, MS7850, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701; theatreanddance@semo.edu; www.semo.edu; 573-651-2149 Stephens College School of the Performing Arts, Theater Department, Box 2077, Columbia, MO, 65215; Beth Leonard, chair, bleonard@stephens.edu; www.stephens.edu; 573-876-7194; BFA in dance Washington University in St. Louis Performing Arts Department, 1 Brookings Dr., Campus Box 1108, St. Louis, MO, 63130-4899; pad@artsci.wustl.edu; pad.artsci.wustl.edu; 314-935-5858; B.A. in dance Webster University Conservatory of Theatre Arts/Department of Dance, 470 E. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63119; Dottie Marshall Englis, chair (theatre); Beckah Reed, chair (dance), marshado@webster.edu; voigtbe@webster.edu; www.webster.edu; www.webster.edu/dance; 314-968-6929; BFA in dance MONTANA The University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance and Montana Repertory Theatre, PARTV Center Room 197, Missoula, MT, 59812-8136; umtheatredance@umontana.edu; www.umt.edu/theatredance; 406-243-4481; B.A. or BFA in dance NEVADA University of Nevada, Reno Department of Theatre and Dance-228, Reno, NV, 89557; Rob Gander, chair, rgander@unr.edu; www.unr.edu/cla/theatredance; 775-784-6839; Offers minor in dance NEW HAMPSHIRE Keene State College Department of Theater Arts and Dance, 229 Main St., Keene, NH, 03435-2407; Daniel L. Patterson, chair, naubrey@keene.edu; academics.keene.edu/tad; 603-358-2162; B.A. in dance Plymouth State University Department of Music, Theater, and Dance, MSC 37, 17 High St., Plymouth, NH, 03264-1595; Jonathan C. Santore, Ph.D., chair, mtd_dept@plymouth.edu; www.plymouth.edu/mtd; 603-535-2334; Offers minor in dance University of New Hampshire Department of Theatre and Dance, Paul Creative Arts Center, D-22, 30 College Rd., Durham, NH, 03824; Chris Peabody, administrative assistant, c.peabody@unh.edu; www.unh.edu/theatre-dance; 603-862-2919; B.A. in dance NEW JERSEY Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901; Mandy Feiler, admissions officer, mfeiler@masongross.rutgers.edu; www.masongross.rutgers.edu; 732-932-9891 (theatre); 732-932-8497 (dance); BFA or B.A. in dance Montclair State University College of the Arts, Department of Theater and Dance, Upper Montclair, NJ, 07043; Eric Diamond, dept. chair; Lori Ketterhenry, dance program coordinator, eric.diamond@montclair.edu; www.montclair.edu/arts; 973-655-7343 (Mr. Diamond); 973-655-7080 (Ms. Ketterhenry); B.A. in dance education, BFA in dance. Rowan University Department of Theater and Dance, Bunce Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro, NJ, 08028; Elisabeth Hostetter, advisement coordinator, hostetter@rowan.edu; www.rowan.edu/colleges/fpa/theatre_dance; 856-256-4030; B.A. in theater with a concentration in dance NEW MEXICO University of New Mexico Department of Theater and Dance, MSC04 2570, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131-0001; William Liotta, chair; dance@unm.edu; theatre.unm.edu; 505-277-3660; B.A. in dance NEW YORK Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Rm. 149, PO Box 701, Garden City, NY, 11530-0701; Frank Augustyn, dance chair, augustyn@adelphi.edu; academics.adelphi.edu/artsci/pfa/dance; 516-877-4250; BFA in dance The Ailey School The Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. 55th St, New York, NY, 10019; bfa@alvinailey.org; www.theaileyschool.edu; 212-405-9000; BFA in dance (with Fordham University) Alfred University Division of Performing Arts/Theater, Miller Performing Arts Center, 1 Saxon Dr., Alfred, NY, 14802-1232; Dr. Lisa Lantz, division chair, performs@alfred.edu; las.alfred.edu/performing-arts; 607-871-2562; Offers minor in dance AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts 211 W. 61st St., New York, NY, 10023; David Dent Martin, artistic director, info@amda.edu; www.amda.edu; 800-367-7908; Two-year conservatory program in dance theatre Bard College Division of the Arts, Theater and Dance Program, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, 12504; admission@bard.edu, theater@bard.edu, dance@bard.edu; theater.bard.edu, dance.bard.edu; 845-758-7970; B.A. in dance, concentrations in dance, and choreography Barnard College Columbia University, Department of Dance, 3009 Broadway, New York, NY, 10027; Mary Cochran, chair and artistic director, dance@barnard.edu; www.dance.barnard.edu; 212-854-2995; B.A. in dance Cornell University Department of Theater, Film, and Dance, Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, 430 College Ave., Ithaca, NY, 14850; theatre@cornell.edu; www.cornell.edu; 607-254-2700; B.A. in dance Dance Theatre of Harlem School 466 W. 152nd St., New York, NY, 10031; Endalyn Taylor, school administrator, info@dancetheatreofharlem.org; nheyward@dancetheatreofharlem.org; www.dancetheatreofharlem.org; 212-690-2800; Certificate granting professional training program Hofstra University Department of Drama and Dance, 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549-1120; David Henderson, chair; Rachel List, director of dance, rachel.list@hofstra.edu or anita.feldman@hofstra.edu; www.hofstra.edu; 516-463-5444; B.A. in dance, B.S. in dance education, or minor in dance Hunter College Dance Program, 695 Park Ave., THH 614, New York, NY, 10021; jfeinman@hunter.cuny.edu; www.hunter.cuny.edu/~dance; 212-772-5012; B.A. in dance The Joffrey Ballet 434 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Fl., New York, NY, 10011; joffrey@joffreyballetschool.com; www.joffreyballetschool.com; 212-254-8520; Conservatory The Juilliard School Dance Division, 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023; Lawrence Rhodes, artistic director (dance); Sarah Adriance, administrative director (dance), www.juilliard.edu; 212-799-5000, ext. 255; BFA in dance Long Island University C.W. Post Campus, Theatre, Film, Dance, & Arts Management, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY, 11548; Cara Gargano, cgargano@liu.edu; www.liu.edu; 516-299-2353; BFA in dance Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus Department of Dance, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-8423; jstuart@liu.edu; www.liu.edu; 718-488-1075; BFA in dance or performance and choreography, B.S. in dance or dance education Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance 316 E. 63rd St., New York, NY, 10065; info@marthagraham.org; www.marthagraham.org/school; 212-838-5886; Non-degree program, conservatory Merce Cunningham Studio 55 Bethune St., 11th Fl., New York, NY, 10014; studio@merce.org; www.merce.org; 212-255-8240, ext. 30; Non-degree program Nazareth College Department of Theater Arts, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY, 14618; Lindsay Korth, chair, lkorth3@naz.edu; www.naz.edu; 595-389-2780; Offers minor in dance New York University Music and Performing Arts Professions, Dance Education Program, 35 W. Fourth St., Ste. 777, New York, NY, 10012; steinhardt.dance@nyu.edu; www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/dance; 212-998-5400; M.A. in dance education Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 10577; Wallie Wolfgruber, director, dance@purchase.edu; www.purchase.edu; 914-251-6830; BFA in dance with concentration in composition, production, ballet performance, or modern performance Sarah Lawrence College Dance Program, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY, 10708-5999; dwatson@sarahlawrence.edu; www.slc.edu; 914-395-2433; B.A. in liberal arts (dance) SUNY Brockport Department of Dance, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport, NY, 14420; Jacqueline Davis, interim chair, www.brockport.edu/dance; 585-395-2153; B.A., B.S., or BFA in dance SUNY Fredonia Department of Theater & Dance, 212 Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY, 14063; theatre.dance@fredonia.edu; www.fredonia.edu/department/theatredance; 716-673-3596; B.A. in theater with minor in dance SUNY Geneseo School of the Arts, One College Circle, Geneseo, NY, 14454; johnston@geneseo.edu; www.geneseo.edu; 585-245-5841; Minor in dance University at Buffalo College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Theater & Dance, 285 Alumni Arena, Buffalo, NY, 14260-5030; td-theatredance@buffalo.edu; www.theatredance.buffalo.edu; 716-645-6897; B.A. or BFA in dance Wagner College Theatre Department, One Campus Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10301; fruff@wagner.edu; www.wagner.edu/departments/theatre; 718-390-3223; Offers minor in dance NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State University Department of Theater and Dance, PO Box 32123, Boone, NC, 28608-2123; asutheatre@appstate.edu; www.theatre.appstate.edu; 828-262-3028; B.A. in dance East Carolina University School of Theater & Dance, Messick Theatre Arts Center, 1001 E. 5th St., Greenville, NC, 27858; theatre@ecu.edu; www.theatre-dance.ecu.edu; 252-328-6390; BFA in dance & dance education Elon University Department of Performing Arts, Campus Box 2800, Elon, NC, 27244; krippy@elon.edu; www.elon.edu/perarts; 336-278-5600; BFA in dance University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC, 27402-6170; Janet Lilly, head, dance@uncg.edu; performingarts.uncg.edu; 336-334-5789; B.A. or BFA in dance Wake Forest University Department of Theater & Dance, PO Box 7264, Winston-Salem, NC, 27109; theatre@wfu.edu; www.wfu.edu/theatre; 336-758-5294; Offers minor in dance Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen, 246 Central Dr., ST233, Cullowhee, NC, 28723; Thomas Salzman, director, tmsalzman@wcu.edu; www.wcu.edu; 828-227-7491; Offers minor in dance OHIO Kent State University School of Theater and Dance, B 141 Music & Speech Ctr., Kent, OH, 44242-0001; Cynthia Stillings, director; dance@kent.edu; www.theatre.kent.edu; 330-672-2069; BFA in dance Oberlin College Theater and Dance Program, 30 N. Professor St., Warner Center, Oberlin, OH, 44074; janice.sanborn@oberlin.edu; new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/theater_dance; 440-775-8152; B.A. in dance The Ohio State University Department of Dance, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43210-1266; Susan Van Pelt Petry, chair, dance@osu.edu; dance.osu.edu; 614-292-7977; BFA in dance Ohio University School of Dance, Putnam Hall 137, Athens, OH, 45701-2979; dance@ohio.edu; www.finearts.ohio.edu/dance; 740-593-1826; B.A. or BFA in dance Otterbein University Department of Theatre and Dance, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville, OH, 43081; jstefano@otterbein.edu; www.otterbein.edu/theatre; 614-823-1657; BFA in musical theatre (with concentration in dance), minor in dance The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration, Akron, OH, 44325-1005; theatre@uakron.edu; www.uakron.edu/dtaa; 330-972-7890; B.A. or BFA in dance University of Cincinnati College - Conservatory of Music Division of Dance, PO Box 210003, Cincinnati, OH, 45221-0003; Shellie Cash, cashsb@ucmail.uc.edu; www.ccm.uc.edu; 513-556-5803; BFA in dance Wright State University Department of Theatre, Dance, and Motion Pictures, Dayton, OH, 45435; Stuart McDowell, stuart.mcdowell@wright.edu, victoria.oleen@wright.edu; www.wright.edu/academics/theatre; 937-775-3072; BFA in dance Youngstown State University Department of Theater and Dance, 1 University Plaza, Youngstown, OH, 44555-0002; theater@cc.ysu.edu; www.fpa.ysu.edu; 330-941-3810; B.A. in dance management, minor in dance OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City University 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73106-1493; Jo Rowan, chair; Jennifer Polvado, audition coordinator, jpolvado@okcu.edu; www.okcu.edu/dance_amgt; 405-208-5644; B.P.A. in performance or B.S. in dance management or American dance pedagogy Oral Roberts University Department of Communication, Arts and Media, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK, 74171; lholland@oru.edu; amcintosh@oru.edu (dance); www.oru.edu; 918-495-6870; B.A. in dance performance University of Central Oklahoma Department of Dance, 100 N. University Dr., Box 86, Edmond, OK, 73034-5209; Jamie Jacobson, chair, jjacobson@uco.edu; www.uco.edu/cfad/academics/dance; 405-974-5231; BFA in dance or B.A. Ed in dance education University of Oklahoma School of Dance, 560 Parrington Oval, Rm. 1000, Norman, OK, 73019-3021; Mary Margaret Holt, director, dance@ou.edu; www.ou.edu/finearts/dance; 405-325-4051; BFA in ballet pedagogy, ballet performance, or modern dance performance OREGON Western Oregon University Department of Theatre and Dance, 345 N. Monmouth Ave., Monmouth, OR, 97361; Lenore Eliassen, eliassl@wou.edu; www.wou.edu; 503-838-8461; B.A. or B.S. in dance Willamette University Department of Theatre, 900 State St., Salem, OR, 97301; theatre-info@willamette.edu; www.willamette.edu; 503-370-6222; B.A. in theater with a dance emphasis PENNSYLVANIA California University of Pennsylvania Department of Theater and Dance, 250 University Ave., Box 16, California, PA, 15419-1394; Michael J. Slavin, Chair, slavin@calu.edu, walmsley@calu.edu; www.calu.edu; 724-938-4220 or 4221; Offers minor in dance DeSales University Department of Performing Arts, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA, 18034-9568; Dennis Razze, chair (theatre); Tim Cowart, chair (dance), dennis.razze@desales.edu (theatre); timothy.cowart@desales.edu (dance); www.desales.edu/arts; 610-282-1100; B.A. in dance Franklin and Marshall College Department of Theatre, Dance & Film, PO Box 3003, Lancaster, PA, 17604-3003; admission@fandm.edu or jsimeral@fandm.edu; www.fandm.edu/theatre; 717-291-4017; B.A. in dance Indiana University of Pennsylvania Department of Theater and Dance, 104 Waller Hall, 401 S. 11th St., Indiana, PA, 15705; brjones@iup.edu; www.iup.edu/theater; 724-357-2965; B.A. in interdisciplinary fine arts (emphasis in dance) Marywood University Department of Music, Theatre, & Dance, 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA, 18509; Dr. Joan McCusker, chair, mccusker@maryu.marywood.edu; www.marywood.edu/mtd; 570-348-6268; Minor in dance Muhlenberg College Department of Theatre & Dance, Trexler Pavilion for Theatre & Dance, 2400 Chew St., Allentown, PA, 18104-5586; bien@muhlenberg.edu; www.muhlenberg.edu/theatre&dance; 484-664-3335; B.A. in dance Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts, Department of Dance, 201 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222; Susan Stowe, chair; www.pointpark.edu; 412-392-3450; B.A. and BFA in dance Seton Hill University Theater and Dance Program, 1 Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg, PA, 15601-1599; cross@setonhill.edu; www.setonhilltheatre.edu; 724-552-2900; B.A. in dance Slippery Rock University Department of Dance, 110 Morrow Field House, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057; Lisa Smith, dept. secretary; Ursula Payne, chair, ursula.payne@sru.edu; www.sru.edu; 724-738-2036; B.A. or minor in dance Swarthmore College Department of Music and Dance, Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081; Sharon E. Friedler, director of the dance program; dance@swarthmore.edu; www.swarthmore.edu; 610-328 -8227; B.A. in dance Temple University Department of Dance, 1700 N. Broad St., Ste. 309, Philadelphia, PA, 19122; Philip Grosser, program director, boyer@temple.edu; www.temple.edu; 215-204-5169; BFA in dance University of the Arts School of Dance, 320 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102; info@uarts.edu; www.uarts.edu/academics/school-dance; 215-717-6577; BFA in ballet, jazz, or modern dance Wilkes University Division of Performing Arts, Dorothy Dickson Darte Center, 84 W. South St., Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18766; Joseph C. Dawson, chair, joseph.dawson@wilkes.edu; www.wilkes.edu/pages/382.asp; 570-408-4420; Offers minor in dance York College of Pennsylvania Department of English and Humanities, Theater Major, York, PA, 17405-7199; jmcghee@ycp.edu; www.ycp.edu; 717-815-1401; Offers minor in dance RHODE ISLAND Brown University Department of Theater, Speech, and Dance, PO Box 1897, 77 Waterman St., Providence, RI, 02912; taps@brown.edu; www.brown.edu; 401-863-3283; B.A. in dance Providence College Department of Theater, Dance & Film, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI, 02918; jgarrity@providence.edu; www.providence.edu; 401-865-2327; Minor in dance Salve Regina University Theater Arts Department, 100 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI, 02840-4192; Patricia Hawkridge, chair, www.salve.edu; 401-341-3163; B.A. in dance SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia College Department of Dance, 1301 Columbia College Dr., Columbia, SC, 29203; Wrenn Cook, chair; www.columbiacollegesc.edu; 803-786-3749; B.A. in dance or dance education with certification, BFA in dance performance and choreography, and minor in dance University of South Carolina Department of Theater and Dance, Longstreet Theater, Green and Sumpter Streets, Main Office, Rm. 402, Columbia, SC, 29208; Susan Anderson, director of dance, dance@sc.edu; www.cas.sc.edu/dance; 803-777-5636; B.A. in dance Winthrop University Department of Theater and Dance, 115 Johnson Hall, Rock Hill, SC, 29733; Andrew Vorder Bruegge, Ph.D., theaterdance@winthrop.edu; www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredance/default.aspx; 803-323-2287; B.A. in dance TENNESSEE University of Memphis Department of Theater and Dance, 144 Theater Communication Building, Memphis, TN, 38152-3150; kshupe@memphis.edu; www.memphis.edu; 901-678-2523; BFA in dance TEXAS Baylor University Theater Arts Department, One Bear Place, Box 97262, Waco, TX, 76798; lisa_denman@baylor.edu; www.baylor.edu/theatre; 254-710-1861; Minor in dance Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy 601 Preston St., Houston, TX, 77002; Stanton Welch, artistic director, hbacademy@houstonballet.org; www.houstonballet.org; 713-523-6300; Conservatory Sam Houston State University Department of Theater and Dance, Box 2297, Huntsville, TX, 77341-2297; Jennifer Pontius, coordinator; www.shsu.edu/~dnc_www/; 936-294-1329; BFA in dance Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts, Division of Theater/Division of Dance, PO Box 750356, Dallas, TX, 75275-0356; Stan Wojewodski, Jr., chair; Kevin Paul Hofeditz, chair (dance), theatre@smu.edu; hguthrie@mail.smu.edu; www.smu.edu/meadows/areasofstudy/theatre.aspx; www.smu.edu/meadows/areasofstudy/dance.aspx; 214-768-2558; BFA in dance Texas Christian University School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, TCU Box 297910, Fort Worth, TX, 76129; Ellen Page Shelton, chair, www.dance.tcu.edu; 817-257-7615; BFA in ballet or modern dance Texas State University-San Marcos Department of Theater & Dance, Dance Division, 178 Jowers Center, San Marcos, TX, 78666-4616; LeAnne Smith, director, ls14@txstate.edu; www.theatreanddance.txstate.edu/dance; 512-245-2949; BFA in dance studes or performance/choreography, BFA in dance with teaching certification Texas Tech University Department of Theater and Dance, PO Box 42061, Lubbock, TX, 79409-2061; fred.christoffel@ttu.edu; www.ttu.edu; 806-742-3601; B.A. in dance Texas Woman’s University Department of Music and Drama, PO Box 425768, Denton, TX, 76204-4254; Dr. Penelope Hanstein, chair; dance@twu.edu; www.twu.edu/dance; 940-898-2086; B.A. in dance University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine Arts, 1 University Station, D3900, Austin, TX, 78712-0362; inquiry@uts.cc.utexas.edu; www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad; 512-471-5793; BFA in dance University of Texas at El Paso Department of Theater & Dance, 500 W. University Ave., FOX 371D, El Paso, TX, 79968-0549; Joel K. Murray, Ph.D, theater dept. chair; Lisa Smith, dance dept. head, www.theatredance.utep.edu; 915-747-5146; B.A. in dance with teaching certification, BFA in dance UTAH Brigham Young University Department of Dance, 296 Richards Bldg., Provo, UT, 84602-6405; Marilyn Berrett, chair, dance@byu.edu; dance.byu.edu; 801-422-5086; B.A. in dance or dance education, BFA in music dance theater Southern Utah University Department of Theater Arts & Dance, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT, 84720; marchantj@suu.edu; www.suu.edu; 435-586-7746; B.A. in dance performance or education University of Utah Department of Modern Dance, 330 South 1500 East, Rm. 106, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112-0170; Stephen Koester, chair, stephen.koester@utah.edu; www.dance.utah.edu; 801-581-7327; BFA in dance, minor in dance VERMONT Bennington College Dance/Drama Program, 1 College Dr., Bennington, VT, 05201; lhurley@bennington.edu; www.bennington.edu; 802-440-4547; B.A. in dance Middlebury College Department of Theatre and Dance, Mahaney Center for the Arts, Middlebury, VT, 05753; admissions@middlebury.edu; www.middlebury.edu; 802-443-5601; 802-443-5245 (dance); B.A. in dance VIRGINIA College of William and Mary Department of Theatre, Speech, and Dance, PO Box 8795, Williamsburg, VA, 23187-8795; jsgava@wm.edu; www.wm.edu/theatre; 757-221-2660; B.A. in interdisciplinary studies (combining dance and theater), minor in dance James Madison University School of Theater and Dance, 147 Warsaw Avenue, MSC 5601, Harrisonburg, VA, 22807; theatredance@jmu.edu; www.jmu.edu/theatre; 540-568-6342; B.A. with concentration in dance Radford University Department of Dance, PO Box 6966, Radford, VA, 24142; Margaret Devaney, chair, mdevaney@radford.edu; dance.asp.radford.edu; 540-831-5012; B.A. in dance, BFA in ballet or contemporary, B.S. with teacher licensure in dance education Shenandoah University Shenandoah Conservatory, 1460 University Dr., Winchester, VA, 22601; conservatory@su.edu; www.su.edu; 540-665-4565; B.A. or BFA in dance University of Richmond Department of Theatre & Dance, Modlin Center for the Arts, 50 Crenshaw Way, Richmond, VA, 23173; dmullin@richmond.edu; theatredance.richmond.edu; 804-289-8592; B.A. in dance University of Virginia Department of Drama, PO Box 400128, 109 Culbreth Rd., Charlottesville, VA, 22904-4128; drama@virginia.edu; www.virginia.edu/drama; 434-924-3326; Offers minor in dance Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, Department of Dance and Choreography, PO Box 843007, 1315 Floyd Ave., Richmond, VA, 23284; Dr. James Frazier, chair, dance@vcu.edu; www.vcu.edu/arts/dance/dept; 804-828-1711; BFA in dance and choreography WASHINGTON Cornish College of the Arts Dance Department, Main Campus Center, 1000 Lenora St., Seattle, WA, 98121; Kitty Daniels, chair; admissions@cornish.edu; www.cornish.edu; 206-726-5079; BFA in dance Pacific Northwest Ballet School 301 Mercer St., 1000 Lenora St., Seattle, WA, 98109; Peter Boal, school director, pnbschool@pnb.org; www.pnb.org; 206-441-2435; Conservatory University of Washington Dance Program, Meany Hall, Box 351150, Seattle, WA, 98195-1150; Elizabeth Cooper, dance program director, uwdance@u.washington.edu; depts.washington.edu/uwdance; 206-543-9843; B.A. in dance Western Washington University Theatre & Dance Department, 516 High St., Performing Arts Center 395, Bellingham, WA, 98225-9060; Deborah Currier, chair; Cher Carnell, associated chair; Sherena Geariety, dance program coordinator, deb.currier@wwu.edu; cher.carnell@wwu.edu; sherena.geariety@wwu.edu; www.wwu.edu/theatre; www.wwu.edu/dance; 360-650-3876; B.A., BFA, or minor in dance WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia University College of Creative Arts, Division of Theater & Dance, PO Box 6111, Morgantown, WV, 26506-6111; Dr. Yoav Kaddar, director of dance, theatre@mail.wvu.edu; theatre.wvu.edu; 304-293-2020; Offers minor in dance West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Theater & Dance, 59 College Ave., WVWC MSC 72, Buckhannon, WV, 26201; Gregory Mach, dept. chair, mach@wvwc.edu; www.wvwc.edu; 304-473-8855; Offers minor in dance WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts, Haas Fine Arts Center 156, Eau Claire, WI, 54702-4004; musicandtheatre@uwec.edu; www.uwec.edu/mus-the; 715-836-4954; Offers minor in dance University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Department of Theater and Dance, 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay, WI, 54311-7001; Mike Ingraham, chair, www.uwgb.edu/performarts; 920-465-2348; Offers minor in dance University of Wisconsin - Madison Dance Program, Lathrop Hall, 1050 University Ave., 821 University Ave., Madison, WI, 53706; uwdance@education.wisc.edu; www.dance.wisc.edu; 608-262-1691; BFA or B.S. in dance University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, Department of Dance, PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53201; Ed Burgess, chair; danceinfo@uwm.edu; arts.uwm.edu/dance; 414-229-2571; B.A. in dance, early childhood through adolescence teacher certification; BFA in performance/choreography with tracks in African diaspora or contemporary dance University of Wisconsin - River Falls Department of Health and Human Performance, 111 Karges, 410 S. Third St., River Falls, WI, 54022; www.uwrf.edu/csta; 715-425-3971; Offers minor in dance University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Department of Theatre & Dance, Noel Fine Arts Center, Rm. 161, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point, WI, 54481; Stephen Trovillion Smith, acting program coordinator; Joan Karlen, dance program coordinator, theatre@uwsp.edu; dance@uwsp.edu; www.uwsp.edu/theatre-dance; 715-346-4429 (theatre); 715-346-3982 (dance); B.A. or B.S. in dance University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Theatre/Dance Department, Greenhill Center of the Arts, 800 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI, 53190-1790; altermas@uww.edu; www.uww.edu/cac/theatre; 262-472-1566; Offers minor in dance WYOMING Casper College Department of Theater and Dance, 125 College Dr., Casper, WY, 82601; rburk@caspercolleg.edu; www.caspercollege.edu/theatre_dance/index.html; 307-268-2365; A.A. in dance University of Wyoming Department of Theater and Dance, Dept. 3951, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY, 82071-3951; jchapman@uwyo.edu; www.uwyo.edu/th&d; 307-766-2198; B.A. in dance performance; BFA in dance performance or dance science Graduate ARIZONA Arizona State University School of Dance, 107A Physical Education Building East, PO Box 870304, Tempe, AZ, 85287-0304; Simon Dove, director, dance@asu.edu; dance.asu.edu; 480-965-5029; MFA in dance University of Arizona School of Dance, PO Box 210093, 1713 E. University Blvd., Ina Gittings Bldg., Rm 121, Tuscon, AZ, 85721-0093; Jory Hancock, interim dean and director, dance@email.arizona.edu; www.cfa.arizona.edu/dance; 520-621-4698; MFA in dance CALIFORNIA California Institute of the Arts Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance, 24700 McBean Pkwy., Valencia, CA, 91355-2397; Stephan Koplowitz, dean; zwigfall@calarts.edu; www.calarts.edu; 661-255-1050; 800.545.2787 (ARTS); MFA in dance California State University, Long Beach Department of Dance, 1250 Bellfower Blvd., Long Beach, CA, 90840; Sylvia Rodriguez-Scholz, assistant to the chair, dance@csulb.edu; www.csulb.edu/dance; 562-985-4747; M.A. or MFA in dance University of California, Los Angeles Department of World Arts and Cultures, Glorya Kaufman Hall, 120 Westwood Plaza, Ste. 150, Box 951608, Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1608; Angelia Leung, chair, wacinfo@arts.ucla.edu; www.wac.ucla.edu/; 310-825-3951 or 310-206-1342; MFA in dance University of California, Riverside Department of Dance-109, Arts Building 121, 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA, 92521; Linda J. Tomko, chair, danceadvising@ucr.edu; dance.ucr.edu; 951-827-3944; MFA in experimental choreography, PhD in critical dance studies University of California, San Diego Department of Theater and Dance, 9500 Gilman Dr. MC0344, La Jolla, CA, 92093-0344; Allyson Green, dance dept. chair; Kyle Donnelly, head of acting, meward@ucsd.edu; www.theatre.ucsd.edu; 858-534-1046; MFA in dance theater COLORADO University of Colorado Department of Theater and Dance, 261 UCB, Boulder, CO, 80309-0261; Michelle Ellsworth, co-director (dance); Nada Diachenko, co-director (dance), michelle.ellsworth@colorado.edu; nada.diachenko@colorado.edu; www.colorado.edu/theatredance; 303-492-7355; MFA in dance HAWAII University of Hawaii at Manoa Kennedy Theater, Department of Theatre and Dance, 1770 East-West Rd., Honolulu, HI, 96822; Paul Mitri, chair, theatre@hawaii.edu; mitri@hawaii.edu; www.hawaii.edu/theatre; 808-956-7677; M.A. or MFA in dance ILLINOIS University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Department of Dance, 907 1/2 W. Nevada St., Urbana, IL, 61801; Jan Erkert, head, dance@illinois.edu; www.dance.uiuc.edu; 217-333-1010; MFA in dance MARYLAND University of Maryland, College Park School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, 2810 Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, College Park, MD, 20742-1610; Daniel MacLean Wagner, professor and director, tdps@umd.edu; www.tdps.umd.edu; 301-405-6676; MFA in dance MASSACHUSETTS Smith College Dance Department, Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts, Northampton, MA, 01063; Susan Kay Waltner, director of MFA in dance, swaltner@smith.edu (ms. waltner); www.smith.edu; 413-585-3201; 413-585-3236 (director); MFA in dance MICHIGAN University of Michigan -Ann Arbor Department of Dance, 3501 Dance Bldg., 1310 University Court, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2217; Samantha Strayer, administrator, sstrayer@umich.edu; www.music.umich.edu/departments/dance; 734-763-7558; MFA in dance MISSOURI Lindenwood University Fine & Performing Arts Division, 209 S. Kings Highway, St. Charles, MO, 63301; lquiggins@lindenwood.edu; www.lindenwood.edu; 636-949-4906 NEW JERSEY Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, NJ, 08901; Mandy Feiler, admissions officer, mfeiler@masongross.rutgers.edu; www.masongross.rutgers.edu; 732-932-8497; Ed.M in dance education NEW MEXICO University of New Mexico Department of Theater and Dance, MSC04 2570, 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 87131-0001; William Liotta, chair, theatre@unm.edu; dance@unm.edu; 505-277-3660 (dance); M.A. in dance history, MFA in dance NEW YORK Purchase College Conservatory of Dance, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY, 10577; Wallie Wolfgruber, director, dance@purchase.edu; www.purchase.edu; 914-251-6830; MFA in choreography or performance/teaching Sarah Lawrence College Theater Program, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY, 10708-5999; Dan Hurlin, director, dhurlin@sarahlawrence.edu; www.slc.edu; 914-395-2433; MFA in dance SUNY Brockport Department of Dance, 350 New Campus Dr., Brockport, NY, 14420; Jacqueline Davis, interim chair, dance@brockport.edu; www.brockport.edu/dance; 585-395-2153; M.A. or MFA in dance NORTH CAROLINA University of North Carolina at Greensboro School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC, 27402-6170; Janet Lilly, head, dance@uncg.edu; performingarts.uncg.edu; 336-334-5789; MFA or M.A. in dance, M.A. in dance education OHIO Case Western Reserve University Department of Dance, Mather Dance Center, 10900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44106-7113; Karen Potter, chair; Lori Waugh, department assistant, lny@case.edu; klp13@case.edu; dance.case.edu; 216-368-1491; MFA and M.A. and in dance The Ohio State University Department of Dance, 1813 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43210-1266; Susan Van Pelt Petry, chair, dance@osu.edu; dance.osu.edu; 614-292-7977; MFA or Ph.D. in dance OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City University 2501 N. Blackwelder Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73106-1493; Jo Rowan, chair; Jennifer Polvado, audition coordinator, jpolvado@okcu.edu; www.okcu.edu/dance_amgt; 405-208-5644; MFA in dance University of Oklahoma School of Dance, 560 Parrington Oval, Rm. 1000, Norman, OK, 73019-3021; Mary Margaret Holt, director, dance@ou.edu; www.ou.edu/finearts/dance; 405-325-4051; MFA in dance PENNSYLVANIA Temple University Department of Dance, 1700 N. Broad St., Ste. 309, Philadelphia, PA, 19122; Merian Soto, graduate program director, boyer@temple.edu; www.temple.edu; 215-204-5169; MFA and Ph.D. in dance TEXAS Sam Houston State University SHSU Dance Program, Box 2269, Huntsville, TX, 77341-2269; Jennifer Pontius, coordinator (dance), dance@shsu.edu; www.shsu.edu/~dnc_www/; 936-294-1875; MFA in dance Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts, Division of Theater/Division of Dance, PO Box 750356, Dallas, TX, 75275-0356; Stan Wojewodski Jr., chair; Kevin Paul Hofeditz, chair (dance), theatre@smu.edu; hguthrie@mail.smu.edu; www.smu.edu/meadows/areasofstudy/theatre.aspx; www.smu.edu/meadows/areasofstudy/dance.aspx; 214-768-2558; MFA in dance Texas Woman’s University Department of Music and Drama, PO Box 425708, Denton, TX, 76204-5708; Dr. Penelope Hanstein, chair (dance), dance@twu.edu; www.twu.edu/dance; 940-898-2085; M.A., MFA or Ph.D.dance in dance University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance, College of Fine Arts, 1 University Station, D3900, Austin, TX, 78712-0362; inquiry@uts.cc.utexas.edu; www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad; 512-471-5793; MFA in dance UTAH University of Utah Department of Modern Dance, 330 South 1500 East, Rm. 106, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112-0170; Stephen Koester, chair, stephen.koester@utah.edu; www.dance.utah.edu; 801-581-7327; MFA in dance WASHINGTON University of Washington Dance Program, Meany Hall, Box 351150, Seattle, WA, 98195-1150; Elizabeth Cooper, dance program director, uwdance@u.washington.edu; depts.washington.edu/uwdance; 206-543-9843; MFA in dance WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts, Department of Dance, PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53201; Ed Burgess, chair; Simone Ferro, graduate program director, danceinfo@uwm.edu; arts.uwm.edu/dance; 414-229-2571; MFA in performing arts: dance Dance Studios Los Angeles 3rd Street Dance, 8558 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310-275-4683, thirdstreetdance@aol.com; www.3rdstreetdance.com; Over 20 years in Los Angeles. Private lessons also available. Ballroom, Latin The Academy of Dance and Performing Arts, 5700 Corsa Ave., Ste. 106, Westlake Village, CA 91362, 818-889-1515, academyofdance@sbcglobal.net; www.academyofdance.us; Preschool to professional. Also has competition squad. 30 years in Los Angeles. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Academy of Music and Dance, 72 W. Bellevue Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-768-2614, contact@pasadenadanceclasses.com; www.pasadenadanceclasses.com; Offers dance classes, music lessons, voice and theater for ages 1 1/2 through adult, emphasizing small class sizes. Features live video feed into all classes. Also mommy-and-me classes. Other location: 3858 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 200, Pasadena, CA 91107, 626-795-0055. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theater Agoura Hills Dance and Performing Arts Center, 5015 Cornell Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301, 818-991-8883, agouradanc@aol.com; www.agouradance.com; Pre-dance to professional. All ages. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Alohi’s Polynesian Dance Studio, 16129 Leffingwell Rd., Whittier, CA 90603, 562-902-1090, alohis@aol.com; www.alohis.com; Offers a variety of authentic island dances, consisting mainly of Tahitian and Hawaiian. Ages 3 and up as well as beginner classes for adults. Ongoing enrollment. Jazz, Polynesian Anaheim Ballet School, 280 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim, CA 92805, 714-520-0904, info@anaheimballet.org; www.anaheimballet.org; The resident ballet company and school of Anaheim. Beginner to professional. Offers Anaheim-based outreach program. Ballet, Jazz, Modern Anisa’s School of Dance, 14252 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423, 818-908-8008, anisa@anisadance.com; www.anisadance.com; Wide variety of dance and fitness classes. All ages. Also a parent-and -me class. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Hula The Arte Flamenco Dance Theatre & Dance School, 230 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801, 626-458-1234, info@clarita-arteflamenco.com; www.clarita-arteflamenco.com; All dance forms from basic to professional. Specializes in Flamenco. Ages 3 to adult. Workshops taught by international performing artists, after-school programs, and professional performance opportunities are available. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Hip-Hop, Polynesian Arthur Murray Dance Studios, 262 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 310-274-8867, beverlyhills@dancestudios.com, www.arthurmurray.com; Private, class, and practice lessons. Other locations include: 231 1/2 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203, 818-242-5672; 5199 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Ste. 100B, Long Beach, CA 90804, 562-986-4496; 4633 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, 818-783-2623. Ballroom, Latin Athletic Garage, 121 Waverly Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-229-9769, athleticgarage@aol.com; www.athleticgarage.com; Dance and fitness classes, mostly for adults and teens, with hip-hop classes for kids. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, House, Afro-Latin Ballet Arts School of Dance, 31308 Via Colinas, Ste. 101, Westlake Village, CA 91362, 805-495-7940, robin@balletarts.org; www.balletarts.org; Founded in 1962. Emphasis on dance as a performing art. Formed the Conejo Civic Ballet Company. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop Ballroom Dance Academy, 817 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-467-0825, michael@ballroomdanceacademy.com; www.ballroomdanceacademy.com; Offers group classes as well as private dance lessons, choreography for wedding couples, dance parties, and entertainment for corporate events and private parties. Ballroom, Latin BeSpun, 5176 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029, 323-665-5856, www.bespun.com; Offers the highest-quality pole dance training for fitness & performers. Group, private classes, pole parties, and workshops available. Pole Dance, Fitness California Dance Academy, 9759 Mason Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311, 818-341-0525, info@californiadanceacademy.com; www.californiadanceacademy.com; Introductory through professional level. First class is always free. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Modern, Hip-Hop California Dance Arts & California Contemporary Ballet, 4490 Cornishon Ave., Ste. 6, La Canada, CA 91011, 818-790-7924, info@caldancearts.com; www.dancenowacademy.com; Specializing in classical and contemporary ballet, but also has adult, children, fitness, and elective classes. Also a summer program and a Career Preparatory Training Division for serious dancers. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Hip-Hop City Ballet of Los Angeles School, 152 W. 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015, 323-292-1932, cblaschool@cityballetofla.org; www.cityballetofla.org/theschoolb.html; Mission is to sustain a dance institution that reflects the economic and racial diversity of L.A. Work is a mixture of classical and contemporary. Tours with an urban outreach program and has a full scholarship program. Ballet, Modern, Dance History, World Dance The Classical Ballet School, Studio 9, 5920 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 818-610-1091, info@classicalballet.com; www.classicalballet.com; Trains dancers in own teaching method based on Cecchetti method. Private and targeted sessions available as well as group classes from child to adult. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Conjuctive Points Dance Center, 3631 Hayden Ave., Culver City, CA 90232, 310-836-3962, cpdance@earthlink.net; www.culvercity.com/dance/index.html; Beginner to professional. Pre-dance to adult. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Modern Creation Station, 10746 Jefferson Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230, 310-839-8999, culvercity1@creationstationdance.com; www.creationstationculvercity.com; Classes reflect commitment to promoting high self-esteem. Creative dance and movement program for toddlers to teens. Other CA location: 6490 Platt Ave., West Hills, CA, 91307, 818-883-8999, westhills3@creationstationdance.com; www.creationstationwesthills.com; Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Cheerleading, Musical Theater Crenshaw Yoga and Dance, 5426 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043, 323-294-7148, crenshawyoga@gmail.com; www.crenshawyogaanddance.org; Yoga, dance, and nutrition education. Modern, African, Afro-Caribbean, Bikram Yoga, Hip-Hop, Zumba, Belly Dance, Samba, Capoeira de Angola Dance Alive, 865 Via de la Paz, Ste. 196, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, 310-454-5335, office@dancealive.com; www.dancealive.com; New system that focuses on “ultimate life fitness.” Trains body, emotions, and mind to work as a healthy team. Movement Dance Arts Academy, 731 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-932-6230, info@danceartsacademy.com; www.danceartsacademy.com; Professional training in all dance disciplines. Also offers workshops and master classes. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, West African, Movement, Irish Step Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center, Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 818-999-3262, www.mydancedimensions.com; Full-service studio offering classes for children, teens, and adults. Outreach program performs throughout the year. Two recitals a year. Summer and winter camps during school breaks. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Broadway, African, Belly Dance, Bollywood The Dance Doctor Studio, 1440 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-459-2264, johncassese@dancedoctor.com; www.dancedoctor.com; Specializes in wedding dance preparation. Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop, Country, Belly Dance The Dance Factory School of Performing Arts, 28901 S. Western Ave., Ste. 113, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274, 310-519-3600, dancefctry@aol.com; www.dance-factory.net; Family-oriented, positive atmosphere. Classes for the beginner through the national champion company dancer, child through adult. Yearly recital and competitive dance team. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Acrobatics The Dance Family Studio, 25 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106, 800-363-0306, info@thedancefamily.com; www.thedancefamily.com; Founders, Francisco and Stacey Martinez, head the California Ballroom Teachers Academy. Classes, boot camps, teacher training, cruises. Ballroom, Latin Dance Forever Studio, 1611 S. Catalina Ave., Ste. L30, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, 310-540-6285, info@danceforeverstudio.com; www.danceforeverstudio.com; Specializes in children, offers jazz and hip-hop to ages 3 and up. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop Dance Garden LA, 3407 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039, 323-660-4556, zahra@aol.com; www.dancegardenla.com; Diverse dance forms for a diverse group of people. Specializes in Middle Eastern Belly Dance. Classes for all level and ages. Latin, Belly Dance, Afro-Brazilian, Persian, Bollywood Dance in Motion, 22776 Ventura Blvd., Ste. B, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, 818-222-2085, dim_dancestudio@yahoo.com; www.danceinmotion.net; Classes, summer camp, dance team, wedding dance prep. Two recitals a year. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Fitness Dance of the Divine, 2611 Beach Ave., Venice, CA 90291, 310-781-0763, goddessrevival@gmail.com; www.danceofthedivine.org; Belly dancer Jacqui Lalita, known for her passion and playfulness, leads weekly classes to uplift and inspire. Belly Dance Dance562, 216 The Promenade N, Ste. 310, Long Beach, CA 90802, 562-417-6112, amandabhanson@gmail.com; www.dance562.com; Partner dance instruction and wedding first dance instruction in Long Beach and surrounding communities. First lesson free. Ballroom, Latin Diamond Dance Academy, 24825 S. Western Ave., Lomita, CA 90717, 310-530-3400, diamonddanceinc@yahoo.com; www.diamonddanceacademy.com; Classes for ages 2 to 18. Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Movement Elite Dance Studios, 29457 The Old Road, Castaic, CA 91384, 661-295-7774, info@elitedancestudios.net; www.elitedancestudios.net; Classes for all ages and levels. First class free. Professional performance team and competition team. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Eleve Ballet Academy, 10604 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-384-4921, info@pacificartsballet.com; www.pacificartsballet.com; Ballet and creative movement in the young children’s program. Ballet for students 5 years and up in the academy program. Uses the newly developed ABT curriculum. Flamenco also offered. Ballet, Latin Esencia Flamenca Dance Company and School, 324 Redondo Ave., Long Beach, CA 90814, 562-761-1618, www.1esencia.com; Nonprofit dance company focused on promoting the art of flamenco dance and music. Latin Fusion Studios: Dance Art Music, 22236 Palos Verdes Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505, 310-540-6401, fusion_studios@yahoo.com; www.fsdam.com; Classes for adults and children. Has annual recital, choreographer showcase, glee club, art and music classes, and a dance team. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics, Movement Garri Dance Studio, 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505, 818-846-4390, info@garridance.com; www.garridance.com; Established in 1958. Dance, acting, and music lessons. Ages 2 years to adult. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Hula Genie Nakano, 12627 Manor Dr., Hawthorne, CA 90250, 310-644-1186, genieyogini@yahoo.com; www.genieyogini.com; Genie Nakano teaches Middle Eastern–style dances and yoga. Belly Dance, Bollywood Halau Hula a Kawika laua’o Leinani, 944 N. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, 909-396-4775, www.kawikaleinani.com; Professional, authentic Polynesian dance troupe that performs songs and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga. Hula Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio, 3141 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039, 323-669-2821, heartbeathouse@gmail.com; www.heartbeathouse.com; A dance workout studio offering an eclectic mix of ethnic, non-ethnic, traditional dance, fitness, yoga, martial arts, and kids classes. Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop, African Hermosa School of Dance & Music, 1151 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, 310-318-6260, www.schoolofdanceandmusic.com; Music and dance classes. Preschool to adult. Also a competition dance team. Other location: 633 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop Hollywood Dance Center, 817 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-467-0825, www.hollywooddancecenter.com; Ages 4 and up. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, African, Belly Dance, Irish Dance Hollywood Dance Company, 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-463-8865, info@idahollywood.com; www.hollywooddancecompany.com; Rick Heiman teaches an advanced contemporary class, Limon/Horton-based, with an emphasis on flow, musicality and moving with power. Dancers for future performance projects may be recruited from classes. Contemporary International Dance Academy of Hollywood, 6755 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Fl., Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-463-8865, info@idahollywood.com; www.idahollywood.com; Classes, workshops, and a summer intensive. Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Modern, Belly Dance, Bollywood Isabelle’s Dance Academy, 1334 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-392-3493, questionsforisabellesalsa@yahoo.com; www.isabellesalsa.com; Specializes in salsa, argentine tango, and fitness pole dancing classes. Latin, Pole Dance Katnap Dance Center, 12932 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066, 310-306-7069, info@katnapdance.com; www.katnapdance.com; Beginner through professional levels, special children’s program, exercise and fitness stretch. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop Kumaras Center for the Arts & Etiquette, 1616 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506, 818-848-9333, kumarascenter@aol.com; www.kumarasarts.com; Dance, fitness, energy, kids classes, workshops, wedding and quinceanera prep, etiquette and summer camp classes. Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop L.A. Dance Experience, 1941 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, 310-475-1878, ladanceexperience@verizon.net; www.ladanceexperience.com; All levels. Wedding dance prep. Parties and workshops. Ballroom, Latin Let’s Dance L.A., 17 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801, 626-227-2572, www.letsdancela.com; Flexible program, pay as you go, special events, Ballroom, Latin Long Beach Ballet Arts Center, 1122 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807, 562-426-4112, admin@longbeachballet.com; www.longbeachballet.com; Comprehensive classical ballet program includes a children’s division, adult division, a professional academy, and a performing company. Ballet, Contemporary Long Beach Dance Centre, 5107 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90803, 562-438-1557, www.lbdance.com; Classes, parties, private lessons, wedding dance prep. Ballroom, Latin, Hula Los Altos Dance Center, 5531 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90808, 562-429-7486, losaltosdance@aol.com; www.losaltosdance.com; Classes for ages 3 to adult. Recital. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Los Angeles Ballet Academy, 18138 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335, 818-780-6126, andreaparis@laballet.com; www.theatricsdance.com; Classes from preschool to adult. Strength building, flexibility, focus, creativity, and love of movement for boys and girls. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Hip-Hop Los Angeles Ballet School, 11755 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-488-8890, info@losangelesballetschool.org; www.losangelesballetschool.com; Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, ages 7 to 19. Also classes in variations, repertoire, Pilates, and men’s technique. Ballet, Jazz Los Angeles Steppers Connection, 159 N. Market St., Inglewood, CA 90301, 310-895-5712, terance@mylasc.com; www.mylasc.com; Chicago-style stepping. Classes taught by experienced, patient instructors who have fun while teaching the class. Students learn at their own pace. Ballroom, Latin, Stepping Lumina Academy of Pasadena, 1054 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104, 626-296-2812, luminaacademy@earthlink.net; www.luminaacademy.com; Teaches cultural dances from all over the world taught by instructors from different countries who want to share their native culture. Ballet, Latin, Belly Dance, Country Line Dance Marat Daukayev School of Ballet, 731 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-965-0333, pamela@maratdaukayev.com; www.maratdaukayev.com; Serious ballet training for girls and boys in the St. Petersburg style. Ballet, Movement Media City Ballet, 237 E. Palm Ave., Burbank, CA 91502, 818-972-9692, jogeegirl@yahoo.com; www.mediadancecentre.net; Carries the traditions of classical Russian ballet for three generations. Rooted in a 75-year legacy of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and Pacific Ballet Theatre. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop Millennium Dance Complex, 5113 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, 818-753-5081, mdcdance@gmail.com; millenniumdancecomplex.com; Professional dance center catering to the artistic community of the greater L.A. area. All levels, children to adult. Weekly master classes. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop MNR Dance Factory, 11606 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, 310-826-4554, mnrdance@me.com; www.mnrdancefactory.com; A place for dancers and their families to “grow up.” Also a dance team, mommy-and-me classes, and a summer intensive. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Ography Dance Studio, 6767 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 15, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-1515, studio@ographydance.com; Open classes for beginners to advanced students. Hip-Hop Pacific Studio for Dance, 1123 N. Pacific Ave., Glendale, CA 91202, 818-240-2393, info@pacificstudiodance.com; www.pacificstudiodance.com; All levels, preschool through adult. Also offers workshops and classes in guy-tech. Performance in annual concerts, National Dance Week celebrations. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop Palos Verdes Ballet, 26 A Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, 310-377-6663, pauaja@aol.com; www.palosverdesballet.org; All levels. Company opportunities. Adult division. Also offers pas de deux classes. Instruction by guest and master teachers as well as regular staff. Ballet Peninsula School of Performing Arts, 2325 Palos Verdes Dr. West, Palos Verdes, CA 90274, 310-375-1398, info@pspadance.com; www.pspadance.com; Classes and workshops for adults and children. Other location: 700 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Acrobatics Penny Lane Dance Academy, La Reina Place, 14622 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 204, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403, 818-981-1414, pennylanedance@sbcglobal.net; www.pennylanedance.com; Variety of class formats for different ages. Also offers mommy-and-me classes, pop idol classes, Pilates, adult classes, and classes for boys. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater Pole Position Fitness, 3100 E. Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90755, 526-930-1223, polepositionfitness@yahoo.com; Pole and chair dance lessons on a weekly basis. Classes are extremely flexible. Pole Dance Private Ballet Los Angeles, 323-839-5631, micornell@gmail.com; www.privateballetla.com; Weekly group classes and private coaching available at various studio spaces in West Hollywood with director/choreographer Michael Cornell. Ballet, Contemporary REID OLSON, 731 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-932-6230, info@danceartsacademy.com; www.danceartsacademy.com; Yoga, Advanced Ballet Rosalba Belly Dancer, 9854 National Blvd., Ste. 347, Los Angeles, CA 90034, 310-993-0250, dancersmart@yahoo.com; www.rosalbabellydance.com; Rosalba teaches and performs at various concerts, weddings, and corporate events. Belly Dance Santa Monica Hip-Hop Dance, 2901 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste. 103 Santa Monica, CA 90405, 310-396-7479, hiphoplisa@yahoo.com; www.hiphopdancer.com; Classes with Lisa Kellogg combine hip-hop with pop and street dance. Hip-Hop A Step in Time School of Dance, 4505 Las Virgenes Road, Ste. 102, Calabasas, CA 91302, 818-880-8152, info@astepintimedance.com; www.astepintimedance.com; Well-rounded education for all ages in the American Ballet Theatre curriculum. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Acrobatics Tango Academy of Pasadena, 57 Palmetto Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-584-0774, tangoacademy@gmail.com; www.tangoacademypasadena.com; Authentic Argentine Tango instruction taught exclusively by Argentine instructors. Latin Tap Academy Dance Classes & Studio Rentals, 1334 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-828-4904, chanbw@netzero.com; www.tapacademy.bizland.com; Committed to teaching the original American art form of tap. Tap, Latin, Belly Dance Time 4 Class, 9713 Lurline Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311, 818-700-1756, frontdesk@t4cstudio.com; www.t4cstudio.com; Dance and fitness studio that offers dance classes for ages 3 to adult and fitness classes for teens and adults. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater West Adams Studios, 1879 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018, 888-636-7456, westadamsstudios@yahoo.com; www.westadamsstudios.com; Dance, fitness, and music classes. Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Burlesque Westside School of Ballet, 1709 Stewart St., Santa Monica, CA 90404, 310-828-2018, westsideballet@verizon.net; www.westsideballet.com; Training in classical ballet for all ages and levels of dancers. Ballet New York Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. 55th St., New York, NY 10019, 212-405-9000, www.alvinailey.org; Founded in 1958 by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers. Today, led by Artistic Director Judith Jamison, the company is one of the most acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, promoting the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of American modern dance. Private and group classes available. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Horton, West African, Afro-Caribbean American Ballet Theatre, 890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003, 212-477-3030, www.abt.org; One of the world’s most revered and innovative dance companies. Training combines scientific principles with elements from the classic French, Italian, and Russian schools. Ballet Ballet Hispanico School of Dance, 167 W. 89th St., New York, NY 10024-1901, 212-362-6710, info@ballethispanico.org; www.ballethispanico.org; Classes for ages 2 through adult. Focused on exploring, preserving, and expanding the passion and joyous theatricality of Latino dance through the work in its three core divisions: the Company, the School of Dance, and Primeros Pasos. Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish Broadway Dance Center, 322 W. 45th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10019, 212-582-9304, info@bwydance.com; www.bwydance.com; Over 200 different classes weekly in a 23,000-square-foot state-of-the art facility, more than 80 members of the faculty. Classes, programs, and workshops for all ages. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Theater, African, Belly Dance Capoeira Angola Center of Mestre Joao Grande, 104 W. 14th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10011, 212-989-6975, info@joaogrande.org; www.joaogrande.org; Classes and workshops in an ancient African martial art and dance. Capoeira Angola Corvino Ballet, 451 W. 50th St., New York, NY 10019, 212-247-2564, ecdoesit3@att.net; www.corvinoballet.org; Classes, workshops, and a company. Ballet Dance Center of New Amsterdam, 280 Broadway, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10007, 212-625-8369, info@dnadance.org; www.dnadance.org; Open, ongoing classes, beginner through professional levels. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Hip-Hop Dance Manhattan, 39 W. 19th St., 5th Fl., New York, NY 10011, 212-807-0802, info@dancemanhattan.com; www.dancemanhattan.com; Private lessons, group classes, one-day crash courses and workshops, wedding lessons. Ballroom, Latin Dance Theatre of Harlem, 466 W. 152nd St., New York, NY 10031-1814, 212-690-2800, www.dancetheatreofharlem.org; A cultural, social, and educational institution committed to providing young people of diverse backgrounds with an opportunity to receive training in classical ballet and the allied arts. Company, ensemble, school program, adult program, education and outreach program. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Latin, Modern, African, Irish Step DanceSport-Paul Pellicoro, 22 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001, 212-307-1111, help@dancesport.com; www.dancesport.com; New York’s largest Latin and Ballroom studio. Private lessons, group classes, nightly practice dance parties. All levels, all ages. Ballroom, Latin Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 201 E. 34th Street, 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10016, 212-595-3200, www.fredastaireny.com; Other locations in Manhattan: 303 E. 43rd St., 212-697-6535 and 328 E. 61st St., 212-209-2410. Dance socially, dance for your wedding, dance competitively. Ballroom, Latin Haila Strauss Dance, 212-388-7967, www.danceforactorsandsingers.com; Special dance workshop for actors and singers, audition preparation, private instruction, basic dance for teens. Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater Harkness Dance Center, 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10128, 212-415-5500, www.92y.org/harkness; A historic home of modern dance celebrating its 75th year. Classes for all ages and levels, dance therapy, a dance education laboratory, social dance parties, and a dance festival. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Belly Dance, Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation, 141 W. 26th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10001, 212-691-5040, info@isadoraduncan.org; www.isadoraduncan.org; Company performs Isadora Duncan’s repertoire. Offers certification programs, teacher training, classes, and workshops for children through professional levels. Modern Joffrey Ballet School, 434 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Fl., New York, NY 10011, 212-254-8520, joffrey@joffreyballetschool.com; www.joffreyballetschool.com; Founded in 1953 to develop and train professional dancers. Only school in NYC that includes serious training in both classical and contemporary ballet. Also has child and adult programs. Ballet, Contemporary, Modern Jose Limon Institute, 307 W. 38th St., Ste. 1105, New York, NY 10018, 212-777-3353, info@limon.org; www.limon.org; Rich in movement dynamics, expression, and musicality, studying the legacy of Doris Humphrey and Jose Limon. Professional studies, summer programs, workshops. Ballet, Contemporary, Modern Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 W. 60th St., New York, NY 10023, 212-787-1178, info@manhattanmovement.com; www.manhattanmovement.com; Adult open classes in all dance disciplines as well as fitness; a children’s program of dance, movement and rhythm, fitness, music, art and martial arts for ages 6 weeks to 16 years; dance workshops and performances. Has a 160-seat theater and is the home of the Manhattan Youth Ballet. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Egyptian Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, 316 E. 63rd St., New York, NY 10065, 212-838-5886, info@marthagraham.org; www.marthagraham.org/center; Longest continuously operating school of dance in America. Classes taught by faculty who worked with Martha Graham and who are or have been members of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Professional training, independent program, open classes for pros and non-professionals, summer and winter intensive, and a teacher-training program are offered, as well as Pilates and children’s classes. Ballet Mary Anthony Dance Theater, 736 Broadway, 7th Fl., New York, NY 10003, 212-674-8191, http://maryanthonydance.tripod.com/index.htm; Variety of classes for all levels to help you get the true education of what dance is about. Ballet, Jazz, Tap Merce Cunningham Dance Company, 55 Bethune St., New York, NY 10014, 212-255-8240, info@merce.org; www.merce.org; Dancers are trained in the Cunningham dance technique. Open program, professional training program, or international program. Summer intensives and an educational outreach available. Also offers classes for teenagers 13-17 who have some prior dance training. Modern The Paul Taylor School, 551 Grand St., New York, NY 10002, 212-431-5562, ao@ptdc.org; www.ptdc.org; Classes and intensives focused on the Taylor style. Modern Peridance Capezio Center, 126 E. 13th Street, NY 10003, 212-505-0886, info@peridance.com; www.peridance.com; Classes and workshops for all levels and all ages. Ballet, Jazz, Theater, Contemporary, Modern, Hip-Hop, House, Funk, Tap, African, Salsa, Flamenco, Martial Arts, Body Conditioning Razz M’Tazz Dance Company, P.O. Box 1042, New York, NY 10009, 212-615-6475, info@razzmtazz.com; www.razzmtazz.com; Workshops and classes for all levels. Latin Rebecca Kelly Ballet, Appleby Foundation, Inc. 579 Broadway, Ste. 4B, New York, NY 10012, 212-431-8489, RKBallet1@verizon.net; www.rebeccakellyballet.com; Besides the contemporary ensemble, there are classes for teens, intensives and workshops, youth performance program. Ballet, Contemporary Roy Arias Dance Studios, 300 W. 43rd St., 3rd Fl., New York, NY 10036, 212-957-8139, info@royariasstudios.com; www.ariasdancenyc.com; Open classes for all levels. Also a junior dance program. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Modern, Hip-Hop, Break Dance, Theater Dance Sandra Cameron Dance Center, 440 Lafayette St., 3rd Fl., New York, NY 10003, 212-431-1825, dance@sandracameron.com; www.sandracameron.com; Over 80 classes a week in social dancing from basic to advanced level. Also has master classes and workshops. Ballroom, Latin School of American Ballet, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023-6592, 212-769-6600, www.sab.org; Official training academy of the New York City Ballet, established in 1934 by George Ballanchine and Lincoln Kirstein. The premier ballet academy in the U.S. Admission by audition only. Ballet Shall We Dance, 137 Duane St., Ste. 5A, New York, NY 10013, 212-608-1255, info@shall-we-dance.com; www.shall-we-dance.com; Workshops for all levels. Ballroom, Latin Steps on Broadway, 2121 Broadway, New York, NY 10023, 212-874-2410, info@stepsnyc.com; www.stepsnyc.com; The School at Steps offers a training program for ages 2-18, while the studio offers open classes for beginners through professionals. Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Ballroom, Latin, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Theater Dance Stepping Out Studios, 37 W. 26th St., 9th Fl. New York, NY 10010, 646-742-9400, info@steppingoutstudios.com; www.steppingoutstudios.com; All Latin and Ballroom styles, all levels. Open classes, workshops, once-a-month free dance parties, wedding dance instruction, an LGBT dance program, college and high school programs, competetion, and teacher training. Ballroom, Latin |
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