Program Details

June 20, 2023 - June 22, 2023

Which dance college is right for you?

Discover a variety of college opportunities for dancers at The Dance Artist Prep's College Summit. 

College for dancers offers more options than ever before, and no two programs are the same.

The College Summit gives dance families a front row to the dance college landscape with:

• Resources for application season
• Personalized advice for your dancer's college strategy
• Live Coaching Sessions for application season
• Live Panels with Dance Department Directors & Current students
  
• Families are able to submit personalized questions  to Dance Department Directors for LIVE Q&A Sessions.
• A timeline of the application season and what to expect

Three days of live panels and coaching will leave you feeling clear, with a deeper perspective for the college landscape

than you've ever had before.

Details: The College Summit is held VIRTUALLY and features LIVE workshops from June 20th - 22nd.

If attendees cannot make the live sessions, a recording will be available. There is no dancing during this summit.

Age: We recommend this for high school students and we REALLY recommend this for rising high school seniors.

There is no application needed to attend the College Summit. Only submission of registration form is required. 

Panelists

Director Panel - June 21st, 2023 | 5pm - 6:30pm cst

Donna Burchfield - University of the Arts

Duane Cyrus - University of Arizona

Melanie Person - Fordham/Ailey University

Stephen Pier - Hartt School (University of Hartford)

Tommy Neblett - Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Student Panel - June 22nd, 2023 | 5pm - 6:30pm cst

we are excited to host students and recent graduates from the following schools:

University of the Arts

University of Arizona

Fordham/Ailey University

University of Oklahoma

more to be announced...

TUESDAY, June 20th

6pm - 6:30pm

Welcome to the College Summit!

6:45pm - 8:15pm

College for Dancers 101

Going to college for dance is about learning to mature your relationship with the art form  while building habits that support your transition into adulthood. 

Day One of the College Summit is about building a strong foundation of support for your dancer. Understanding the college landscape and what your dancer will need gives them the best opportunity to  find the right program for them. Some colleges lead to specific career industries, while others train dancers in a general way. Come get an aerial view of the industry before we jump in!

WEDNESDAY, June 21st

5pm - 6:30pm

Panel #1: DIRECTORS

The Hero's Journey: College Edition

Going through college on the journey to a

dance career is all about 'becoming'. Hear 

our panel discuss how their programs help

dancers 'become' the artist they've always

dreamed of both on and off the stage.

7pm - 8pm

Recap Discussion and Q&A

This is where we customize the information for your situation. Bring your questions and build a plan for your dancer with our Directors.

THURSDAY, june 22nd

5pm - 6:30pm

Panel #2: STUDENTS

The College Experience: Student Edition

The college experience at each institution changes and evolves as the student body does the same. Hear our panel of CURRENT students describe their school experience and how each program is contributing to their journey to a professional career.

7pm - 8pm

Recap Discussion and Q&A