Follow Your Passion

Whether you're interested in dance performance, choreography, acting, musical theatre, or performing arts leadership, we will help you achieve your dream through Dean's School of the Arts and the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance. 

Experiential Learning & The Dean Difference

At the core of Dean's Schools of Performing Arts is The Dean Difference, a unique philosophy centered around exceptional student support and engagement. The curriculum will feature innovative and experiential learning opportunities such as:

• Collaborative Productions: Real-world experience through collaborative projects that involve theatre productions, dance performances and musical showcases.
• Industry Internships: Partnerships with leading arts organizations to provide students with invaluable, hands-on internship experiences.
• Master Classes: Workshops and seminars conducted by industry experts, including notable choreographers, directors and music producers.
• Public Performances:  Multiple sold-out “Mainstage” performances every semester.
• Capstone Projects: Signature senior-level work culminating in a final presentation.