Dance

The Barnard College Department of Dance is the center for performance and research for all of Barnard College and Columbia University. All current Barnard, Columbia College, or General Studies students may participate in the department’s academic and artistic programming at any level – from beginner to advanced. The majority of our Dance Majors are double majors, and the Department of Dance does not require its students to audition to enroll in most department courses. During the first week of each semester, Instructors will assess all students in studio/technique classes to ensure they are enrolled in the appropriate class level. In addition, the department offers a rich array of Dance Studies courses that connect the research and scholarship of dance with live performance and events in New York City. Every semester, the Department of Dance produces concerts of original works and staged repertory by emerging and established choreographers at New York Live Arts and Miller Theater at Columbia University.

The department regularly hosts virtual information sessions (typically in October and April) for prospective and admitted students.  This is the best forum for you to hear about department programming and to ask current faculty and students questions.  Please email dance@barnard.edu if you would like to be notified of our next virtual information session.

Prospective students should address questions about applications and campus visits to the appropriate admissions offices at Barnard and/or Columbia. Though Barnard and Columbia offer campus tours, the Department of Dance does not currently allow prospective students to observe dance classes unless a particular course is specified through the Admissions Department. Faculty are not involved in admissions decisions and are unable to review or otherwise advise on your application.  Please address all application questions directly to the appropriate admissions officer.  Admitted/incoming students may address questions to dance@barnard.edu.