Even after the whirlwind of Nutcracker season and finals dies down, summer break can feel very far away. Still, because appli­cations 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 […]

For many dancers, college offers a first opportunity to experiment with choreography and produce work for the stage. The availability of dancers, studio space and faculty guidance can give students a safe environment in which to try a new avenue of dance.

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 […]

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 […]