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Fairfax,Virginia 22030
703.993.1114
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance


We foster an environment for our students that is supportive and challenging. Strong dance technique, intensive theory, guest artist residencies, abundant performance and creative opportunities define the dance program at Mason. The School of Dance is acknowledged as one of the premier institutions offering professional preparation for a career in dance.

Acceptance Rate:

The School of Dance at George Mason University accepts about 20 students per freshman class. The school is selective and has a 95% retention rate for dance majors.


Faculty Info:

Shaun Boyle Darcy, Ethan Brown, Lori Clark, Christopher d'Amboise, Kelly Crandall d'Amboise, Rick Davis, Erin Du, Jena Hansen-Honeycutt, Roger Jeffrey, Dan Joyce, Setarra Kennedy, Robert Kleinendorst, James Lepore, Pamela Matthews, Linda Miller, Roxann Morgan Rowley, Jasmil Perez, Kathryn Pilkington, Sheryl Pollard-Thomas, Elizabeth "Buffy" Price, Karen Reedy, Caroline Rocher Barnes, Samantha Salters, Susan Shields, Elizabeth Spatz, Marjorie Summerall, Kristina Windom, Katherine Lopes Zukeri.



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