NHSDA Voices: Exploring College Dance Pathways

NHSDA Voices: Exploring College Dance Pathways is a series of virtual panel discussions featuring Collegiate NHSDA chapter members who share their experiences studying dance and dance education at their university or college. In this first series of five videos, NHSDA Voices aims to empower our Junior and Secondary members by providing invaluable insights into dance in higher education.

Thank you to our Collegiate chapters and panelists for their participation, time, and valuable insights to support all of NHSDA. Students from the following 9 schools participated in this first series:

Rutgers University	James Madison University	Marymount Manhattan University
Brigham Young University - Idaho	Nazareth University	Brenau University
West Virginia University	Hofstra University	Gonzaga University

What is Discussed?

In the video recordings, our panelists cover the following questions:

4 NHSDA inductees that are smiling young women wearing dark blue and black jackets are holding orange roses in a group huddle

What specific areas of dance do you focus on in your college program, and why did you choose this specialization?
What is a typical day or week like for you in your program?
Can you share a memorable performance or project you have had during college and how it has influenced your growth?
What kind of resources does your program provide that you find most supportive? This can include mentorship, networking opportunities, access to studio space, choreographic opportunities, etc.
Can you share how being a part of NHSDA has contributed to your college experience?
What advice do you have for younger students who are considering pursuing a dance degree in college in terms of preparation and choosing a focus in college?

Exploring College Dance Pathways - Panel 1

Panelists: Lyla McLeod, Rutgers University BFA in Dance Graduate & Current EdM Student
Lizzy Wyatt, James Madison University BA in Dance

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Exploring College Dance Pathways - Panel 2

Panelists: Bella Luttrell, Marymount Manhattan College BFA in Dance, Minor in Music
Makaila Morris, Brigham Young University-Idaho BA in Dance Concentration in Pedagogy
Bonnie Terenzi, Rutgers University BFA in Dance

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Exploring College Dance Pathways - Panel 3

Panelists: Katherine Markello, Nazareth University BS in Dance Studies, BA in Communications & Media
Rachel Ostler, Brigham Young University-Idaho BA in Dance, Emphasis in Performance & Choreography, Concentration in Pedagogy
Erin White, Nazareth University BS in Dance Studies, BA in English

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Exploring College Dance Pathways - Panel 4

Panelists: Mallary Bales, Brenau University BA in Dance Concentration in Dance Movement Therapy
Paige Rocker, Hofstra University BFA in Dance Minor in Entrepreneurship

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Exploring College Dance Pathways - Panel 5

Panelists: Natalie Penn, West Virginia University BA in Dance, BS in Forensic Chemistry
Camille Warlick, Brenau University BA in Dance, Concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy
Anna Wright, Gonzaga University BA in Dance, BA in Communication Studies

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To explore collegiate dance programs throughout the country, visit NDEO's College Dance Directory.

Above photo by Amanda Allyne. Courtesy of High Definition Dance Studio.