I learned to understand the meaning of actually having a voice and creating your voice.
It gave me a certain freedom and a safe place.
Alumna
Camille A. Brown
Contemporary Dance ’01
Is the School of Dance right for you?
Make a Statement
Through our rigorous and nurturing conservatory experience, you will explore a diverse,
world-class repertory that develops talented young performers into technically sound,
artistically sensitive and stylistically versatile professional dancers.
Sharpen Your Craft
You'll focus in the fundamentals of ballet or contemporary dance, but you'll cross-train.
Both concentrations emphasize the strong fundamentals particular to each, while gaining
inspiration and versatility from the other.
Nurture Your Talent
We have a deep dedication to preserving and prioritizing the health and wellness of
our dancers, with trainers, nutritionists and physical therapists on hand to care
for students.
Set Your Career in Motion
Our industry connections are unrivaled. You will learn and grow by working with renowned
faculty and choreographers from around the world to prepare you for life after graduation.
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BFA dance programs in the U.S.—OnStage
Pickle Profile: Juel D. Lane
UNCSA School of Dance alumnus and award-winning choreographer Juel D. Lane shares
his greatest takeaways from his time in school. He frequently returns to campus as
a guest artist, and in 2020, he released a new creative work, "Touch & Agree."