Saint Mary's College of California
LEAP — Liberal Education for Arts Professionals · School of Liberal Arts
Moraga, CA
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About the Program
LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals) is a Bachelor's in Performing Arts online degree-completion program uniquely designed for current and former professional dancers. Delivered on Zoom by Saint Mary's faculty, the program provides remote, affordable, part-time higher education tailored to touring and working dancers. Students earn credit for professional performance experience (24 units) plus additional existing knowledge (30 units), completing just 14 required courses (50 units) plus electives. The Core Curriculum is typically completed within 3 years.
Degrees Offered
BA in Performing Arts (LEAP Degree Completion)
Concentrations
Coursework
Fully online / Zoom delivery. Small class sizes. Individualized advisor-built schedules. Program is specifically for professional dancers with credits including major ballet and modern companies, Broadway and national tours, film and television.
Rankings & Alumni
Alumni Outcomes
Alumni include Yuan Yuan Tan (former Principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet) and Jordan Hammond (former dancer turned business owner). LEAP graduates use the degree for career transitions after dance.
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