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• Comprehensive, sequential structure of the program offering approximately 80 courses weekly and ranging in ages from 3-18 years

• Housed within the Towson University Department of Dance with whom it shares a common mission along with physical and artistic resources

• Preparatory for dance major programs in higher education, including Towson University’s Department of Dance

• Professional staff of teachers, many of who are Towson University Department of Dance graduates

• Culturally diverse student population, with broad socio-economic and educational backgrounds from geographic locations representing the Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania areas

• Special population served in the Dance for Special Needs curriculum

• Scholarship program offered to talented youths and also those needing financial assistance

• Technique and performance courses integrated within the program, with technique courses offered separately from performance classes

• Internationally regarded Royal Academy of Dance program taught by certified RAD educator

• Multi-curricular approach to dance education with equal emphasis on ballet, modern dance, jazz dance and tap dance

• Age and gender appropriate curriculum

• Community outreach including two summer programs, the Children’s Dance Division Senior Troupe and Junior Troupe; collaborations with the Moscow Ballet Nutcracker, Washington Ballet Nutcracker and the Towson University Dance Company Nutcracker productions

• Varied performance opportunities including four annual concerts, Nutcracker with Towson University Dance Company and the Moscow Ballet, Disney World and local professional companies

• Program designed to meet the needs of both the recreational as well as the professionally-directed student

• Invitational Intensive program which provides coaching with guest artists in preparation of professional careers