Does anyone know who many hours of dance are required weekly? We are considering UMass Amherst and they seem to have about 3 hours of dance 4 times per week plus rehearsals
@massmom72 we asked about this when we visited specifically because we were concerned that it was on the low side. Majors take ballet and modern for 2 hours each 3x/week, so 12 hours of technique class. On top of this there are electives, rehearsals, and other movement classes (like improv/choreo). We asked about the possibility of taking more class, and they said that their program was based on research showing that there was a threshold (20hrs/week? I can’t remember the exact number) beyond which there were diminishing returns in terms of technique and an increase in the number of injuries and drop-outs. The conversation made us feel like the technique schedule was very well thought-out.
Is the dance environment competitive at Towson university. Are they strict with their dress code.