Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University
Dance Program · Cornish College of the Arts
Seattle, WA
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About the Program
The Dance Program at Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University is committed to cultivating versatile, thoughtful, and innovative dance artists grounded in physical practice and creative inquiry. Students engage in rigorous daily physical practices that rotate between a breadth of styles: Western Concert Dance (Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, Jazz), Africanist forms (West African, Street Styles, Hip Hop, Authentic Jazz), International/Global Forms, and Somatics. From day one, students immerse in choreography, improvisation, digital dance studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The 4-year BFA is 120 credits, with August and January start dates.
Degrees Offered
BFA in Dance (120 credits, 4 years, August or January start)
Concentrations
Coursework
Curriculum spans Western Concert Dance (Contemporary, Modern, Ballet, Jazz), Africanist forms (West African, Street Styles, Hip Hop, Authentic Jazz), International/Global Forms, and Somatics. Emphasis on entrepreneurship: resume/CV design, grant writing, concert production, career planning.
Notable Faculty
- Dayna Hanson
- Cameo Lethem
- Etienne Cakpo
- Amiya Brown
Facilities
Professional studios, performance venues, motion capture labs, and digital media centers. South Lake Union campus in Seattle.
Performance Opportunities
Student-led productions, dynamic concerts, and site-specific works created by faculty and renowned guest choreographers.
Want to Learn More?
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