Undergraduate
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