The Direction of Development.

Dance majors have many exciting career paths and development opportunities. Below are some of the world’s most renowned dance schools that students may consider applying to:

1. United States:

- The Juilliard School – Famous for its rigorous curriculum and distinguished faculty.- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater – Offers training in various dance styles, particularly noted for modern dance.

- New York University Tisch School of the Arts – Provides a rich range of courses in dance and performance.

2. China:

- Beijing Dance Academy – Known as “China’s highest institution for dance,” emphasizing both dance techniques and theoretical studies.

- Shanghai Theatre Academy – College of Dance – Focuses on integrating dance with drama and performing arts, leading nationally in training for musical theatre dance and performance.

- Minzu University of China – College of Dance – Builds upon the university’s strengths in ethnic arts education and is dedicated to the study and preservation of traditional ethnic dances.

3. United Kingdom:

- London Contemporary Dance School – Specializes in contemporary and modern dance.

- Royal Academy of Dance – Offers high-quality dance education and excellent career development opportunities.

4. Australia:

- The Australian Ballet School – Dedicated to ballet and professional dance training.

- Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) – Provides a diverse range of dance programs.

5. Canada:

- Royal Winnipeg Ballet School – Offers comprehensive dance education across multiple styles.

6. Other Countries:

- Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris – Provides world-class dance training.

- Vienna State Opera Ballet School – Renowned for its excellence in classical ballet training.