It’s National Higher Education Day: Here Are 14 College Dance Programs (And Their Instagram Handles) You Should Know

by Haley Hilton

June 6, 2019

It’s National Higher Education Day, and we are here to celebrate! From dance programs so famous that even your dog knows about them, to the hidden gems in the middle of the country that prepare students to go on to larger-than-life careers, we are grateful for schools that support the arts.

To celebrate the day, we created a list of dance programs you should know about, with their Instagram handles, so you can stay up-to-date on their day-to-day classes/performances. You’re welcome!

1. Juilliard

The Juilliard School on Instagram: “”Looking back, the most exhausting and difficult moments were also the happiest and most enjoyable. This was the first time in my education…”

2. NYU Tisch School of The Arts

NYU Tisch Dance on Instagram: “CC + D Final Show TONIGHT! Walk ins are welcome💗🔺Join us this evening at Choreographers, Composers and Designers Concert!🌟A collaboration…”

3. Pace

Pace University on Instagram: “Congratulations to the Pace School of Performing Arts! @onstageblog has named #PaceU the best in New York as part of their 2019 Best…”

4. Point Park

5. Marymount Manhattan

Marymount Manhattan Dance Dept on Instagram: “Just two short weeks will we’re back flying high into second semester! Photo: Rosie O’Connor Dancer: @jessica_ferretti Choreography:…”

6. USC Gloria Kaufman School of Dance

USC Kaufman School of Dance on Instagram: “Lecturer Bret Easterling worked with our BFA Class of 2022 students this past semester to create and premiere a new work entitled “Whelm”…”

7. SUNY Purchase

Purchase Conservatory of Dance on Instagram: “Are you ready for an amazing finale? One last chance to see the Purchase Dance Company, performing works by Tom Weinberger, Doug Varone,…”

8. Boston Conservatory

Boston Conservatory at Berklee on Instagram: “OPENS TONIGHT: Don’t miss WINTERWORKS, a program of new pieces by sophomore and junior students, as well as alumni choreographers Key’Aira…”

9. The University of the Arts

University of the Arts | Dance on Instagram: “— Class with Shannon Murphy”

10. University of Arizona

UA School of Dance on Instagram: “After 16 years, we still are grateful to be able to take class and perform in the beautiful Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. UA Dance Ensemble…”

11. University of North Carolina School of the Arts

UNCSA on Instagram: “#tbt to “Paquita” from Spring Dance 2018 🌟(Photo from @evelynjrobinson)
#wecreatehere”

12. Southern Methodist University

SMU Dance on Instagram: “Meadows School of the Arts presents ‘REFLECTIONS’ Senior Dance Concert May 3 & 4, 2019 at 6:00pm in the Bob Hope Theater. Come support our…”

13. Butler University

Butler University on Instagram: “Midwinter Dances premieres tonight at the Schrott Center for the Arts at 7:00! 📸: @m.semenzaphoto”

14. Oklahoma City University

OKCU Dance & Entertainment on Instagram: “Our Dance and Entertainment students had a great time traveling over spring break, but we are glad to have them back for classes at OKCU.…”

Still craving more university info? Check out our “Higher Ed” column in the print edition of our magazine to stay up-to-date with all things college dance!

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