Professional Dance Education
Professional and vocational dance education is offered by both public and private institutions. Private institutions, which are commonly known as dance schools or dance colleges, are typically focused on dance education, whereas public institutions usually cover a broad range of topics. Examples of private institutions include the Royal Ballet School and the School of American Ballet.
Many public and private universities and colleges offer minor programs in dance, or major programs with academic degrees such as B.A., B.F.A., and M.F.A. in dance. Some public secondary education institutions offer comprehensive dance education curriculums. For example, Jefferson High School (Portland, Oregon) offers concentrated vocational dance education in conjunction with its pre-professional dance company, The Jefferson Dancers.
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