Jennifer Backhaus sitting at the front of the studio watching students perform exercises at the barre

How to Make the Most of Summer Breaks as a Dance Major

Even after the whirlwind of Nutcracker season and finals dies down, summer break can feel very far away. Still, because appliĀ­cations for intensives, internships, and jobs open in winter, now is the time to start planning for the warmer months. Find Your Focus In her Intro to Dance Studies course at Chapman University, Jennifer Backhaus […]

Considering Going to College Part-Time? Here's How to Excel

No two dancers’ paths are the same. For some students, a traditional four-year college experience with dorm rooms, all-nighters in the library and a schedule packed with 15 credit hours is the perfect fit. But for those who are already working, juggling other responsibilities or dealing with financial restrictions, going to school part-time can be […]

Are Dancers' Brains Wired Differently?

Dancers are masters of multi-tasking. Performing a series of steps on stage while portraying a character and making a split-second change from a single to a double pirouette is no problem, but no coincidence either. Dancers’ brains appear to be programmed differently from non-dancers’ brains. Studies at the University of Maryland in partnership with the […]

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