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
Your Department
The Conservatory Advantage
10
Guest Artists Per Year
3
Mainstage Performances
6+
Stylistic Offerings
"Widely considered the top contemporary program in the U.S." —BACKSTAGE (2016)
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.