As a student in the Academic Accelerator, you’ll receive:

• The right amount of support for your academic and English-speaking needs
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Access to courses exclusively for international students
• English-language help with words you need to know for your classes
• A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

Recognized by Dance Magazine as one of the top non-conservatory programs to offer specialization in classical ballet, the University of SC Dance Program combines a rigorous dance classroom and studio environment with the extensive depth and breadth of a superior liberal arts education. The program attracts highly motivated students from across the country and abroad, who are committed to rigorous development of their natural abilities through study combined with practice, leading to a life enriched by the art of dance.

Working from a solid foundational core of dance coursework, students can earn undergraduate degrees in dance as well as develop advanced competencies in the areas of Performance and Choreography or Dance Education K-12 Certification.

Our experienced studio faculty strives to instill a sound foundation of guided practice in the disciplines and principles of classical ballet, contemporary dance and jazz. The program has a long established specialty in ballet infused with the energy of cutting-edge contemporary dance.

The program maintains an active guest-artist program bringing in professional directors, choreographers, actors, dancers and designers from all over the world to work with students. As a dance major, you will be exposed to experiences that will help you develop professional training performance, technique and pedagogical experiences.