Dance Magazine | August 20, 2019
If you think becoming a trainee or apprentice is the only path to gaining experience in a dance company environment, think again.
The University of Arizona, located in the heart of Tucson, acclimates dancers to the pace and rigor of company life while offering all the academic opportunities of a globally-ranked university. If you’re looking to get a head-start on your professional dance career—or to just have a college experience that balances company-level training and repertory with rigorous academics—the University of Arizona’s undergraduate and graduate programs have myriad opportunites to offer:
The pace of your day and semester model a company schedule.
You’ll be taking company-level classes with and from the pros.
The academic environment facilitates and encourages creative exploration.
Diverse repertory and perspectives help you mature as a performer.