Division of Fine and Performing Arts
Dance
To inquire about this program:
Dance Department | 212-517-0610 | E-mail
Dance Department Philosophy The Marymount Manhattan College Dance Department prides itself on providing the best of both worlds -- a strong dance program that has built its reputation on the integrity and artistic sensibilities of the faculty and the well-rounded education that comes from being part of a liberal arts college. It is the Department's philosophy that this combination provides the best preparation for the dancer to perform on or off the stage. We believe that becoming a dancer is not just a matter of learning dance techniques or interrelated subjects but requires the kind of personal growth that a liberal arts education provides.
The MMC Advantage
The growth of the Department in the last ten years attests to the validity of the Dance Department's philosophy. Today we have reached maximum capacity with over 165 dance majors. MMC dance students come from all over the country, covering 30 states and several countries. We welcome international students.
One of the main reasons for the Department's success is the pragmatic approach to teaching dance. The repertoires of most companies today require that a dancer be capable of dancing more than one style. Therefore our students study ballet, modern, jazz and tap. In addition, they may study voice, acting and musical theatre techniques. We strongly encourage study in interrelated disciplines of dance with a BA that is rich with opportunity. Students are encouraged to pursue a minor or possibly a double major in other areas of the College's curriculum, providing them with another skill to use after graduating, as well as expanding their opportunities for personal growth. It is the whole person we are interested in, not just the dancer.
Where do you go from here?
Senior year students are assisted with resumes, photos and cover letters, to equip them for interviews and/or auditions. We want our graduates employed.
To ensure employment of our students, the Marymount Manhattan College dance program is demanding and rigorous. It strives to instill discipline, self-esteem and creativity, components that students need to realize their fullest potential in any profession, but most especially in dance. The ballet, modern and jazz classes meet every day, are augmented by tap, pointe or improvisation twice a week, music, history and anatomy courses, and are reinforced for the BFA candidate by several rehearsals during the day. Further requirements support the student's focus in his/his chosen discipline within either the BFA or BA.
For further information, please visit the Department site
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