Built on the foundation of classical tradition, our contemporary dance program embraces what is current and innovative in the field, helping you to become a multifaceted and empowered artist with a unique individual voice.
Degrees Offered
B.F.A.
B.F.A.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Dance Performance
Four-Year Program
Named a “Top 10” program for dance in the U.S. (Backstage, 2018, 2017) and "widely considered the top contemporary program in the U.S." (Backstage, 2016)
Your Department
The Conservatory Advantage
10
Guest Artists Per Year
3
Mainstage Performances
6+
Stylistic Offerings
Faculty Spotlight
Faculty Spotlight: Dean Vollick
Dance faculty member Dean Vollick dances with Misty Copeland in The Nutcracker (2014).
Dean Vollick
Faculty, Contemporary Dance
Alumni Spotlight
Q&A with Lilian Balch
Dance alumna Lilian Balch (B.F.A. '15, contemporary dance) has been a member of the Shen Wei Dance Arts company in New York City since graduating in 2015. Read about her journey as a professional dancer.
Lilian Balch
Class of 2015
B.F.A., Contemporary Dance
WINTERWORKS (2015). Photo by Eric Antoniou.