<p>Mommafulms, if your daughter is interested in a strong dance program offering both ballet and modern plus strong academics, she should consider Barnard. If you are not familiar with it, it is the Women’s college affiliated with Columbia University in NYC. It’s the proverbial best of both worlds in that it is a small liberal arts college, provides a unique atmosphere and focus on women while providing its students unlimited access to Columbia’s classess and resources (degress are conferred by Columbia University) and there are men in almost all of Barnard’s classess. </p>
<p>My d started there considering a dance major. She has since become a neuroscience major but still dances and has even enjoyed success in professional auditions in NYC (but without all the real pressure to get a job because she does not plan to dance forever).</p>
<p>Barnar’d dance program has an excellent reputation with Twyla Tharp probably being the most noted graduate at this point. Check it out and all the best to you and your daughter!</p>