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Curriculum
This program has no specific credit requirements other than the satisfactory completion of the required number of clock hours and the satisfactory passing of their evaluation(s), conducted by a Faculty Master Teacher and the Program Coordinator. Students are expected to take 18 clock hours of study per week, consisting of a hybrid of in-studio and online classes. Students must achieve a minimum C+ Final Grade. The Final Grade is calculated as an average of the student's Master Teacher Evaluation Grade(s) and Attendance Grade.
Students are required to take a total of 12 classes (18 hours) per week consisting of 10 open classes (chosen from Peridance's Open Class Schedule) and 2 Program Workshops. Classes take place Monday through Sunday. Students will choose a faculty master teacher with whom they will commit to studying weekly during their program.
Workshops
All Independent Study Program students will participate in weekly Program Workshops, which will rotate subjects each month. Workshops will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30-10:00 am. Students will participate in Performance Workshops, Creative Practice, Somatic Practice, and Advisement Workshops to complement their dance training. Past workshops have included Jazz/Theater, Street Styles, and Contemporary Dance Performance Workshops, Improvisation, Acting for Dancers, and more.