In today’s world of acting and media, almost every major actor below the age of 40 has on his or her resume training from a prestigious school of drama or conservatory.

Finding the right school to help you become the very best actor you can be has never been more important.

The top schools in drama teach everything from Shakespeare to contemporary acting. Their alumni are performing in the world’s most vaunted stages.

Their faculty are comprised of accomplished actors and coaches who have worked with only the very best.

Today, we highlight 10 incredible colleges for drama and theatre in this article, revealing some household-name schools that “everyone” knows, as well as a few that you may not have known were among the most elite at training actors of the next generation.

How did we make this list of the top 10? You can see our methodology on the site, but basically we looked at six lists highlighting the best acting schools available online from top publications. Then we assigned an average score to each school based on their position in each list.

Here are the 10 best schools for Acting, Theatre, and Drama.

10. Columbia University School of the Arts (New York, NY)

Columbia’s acting program is for graduate students only and awards an MFA, otherwise known as a Master’s of Fine Arts.

Actors in the program are provided industry connections as well as hands-on experience. One class students take, known as Professional Practice, allows students to participate workshops and other opportunities hosted at Off-Broadway theatres.

According to Columbia’s website, agents scout shows involving Columbia University actors, making the school a good option for the serious student seeking professional contacts.

All in all, the MFA is a three-year program at Columbia designed to train actors at the highest levels.

9. Carnegie-Mellon University (Pittsburgh, PA)

The Carnegie-Mellon School of Drama is among the most reputed acting programs worldwide.

Although we will later publish a separate list for musical theatre colleges, Carnegie-Mellon is perhaps the most selective musical theatre program in the country. Additionally, it is the 5th-most represented school on Broadway.

In 2017, the Hollywood Reporter named it the #2 best undergraduate drama program in the country.

Alumni of the school are some of the most famous actors working today. Just a sampling of TV/Broadway their alumni have starred in: Glee, Hamilton, Angels in America, Orange Is the New Black,  Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Book of Mormon, and hundreds more.

HONORABLE MENTION: Ira Brind School of Theatre Arts @ University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA)

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The University of the Arts is one of the oldest schools of art and music in the United States.

Dating back to the 1870’s, this school’s theatre program is among the most well-respected and established in the nation.

The Ira Brind School of Theater Arts offers students the opportunity to learn from professional, working actors and implement their studies in a few of the many theaters in the surrounding area. In fact, the campus makes up a piece of the Avenue of Arts in Philadelphia.

The Brind School values collaboration, and also choice. They encourage students to specialize in their areas of interest, and then utilize their peers to create well-rounded performances.

Lani Skelley, a 2018 BFA graduate says, “My freshman year, I did a voice-over for an animation student, sophomore year I got to direct a show…”

The opportunity to use their skills to collaborate with students in other programs, and expand creative theatrical knowledge in the process, gives Brind School graduates the confidence they need to succeed in the real world.

8. Boston University College of Fine Arts (Boston, MA)

BU’s acting program is characterized by selectivity. The entire undergraduate BFA program across all four years, at any given time, has no more than 33 students, according to their website.

One unique benefit of the program is guaranteed casting in a BU production twice a semester starting sophomore year. This level of hands-on experience students have at BU ensures excellence in acting technique over a four-year period.

Although primarily known as an acting program, BU does have a musical theatre concentration.

What we particularly like about Boston University’s acting program is its Professional Theatre Initiative. In this initiative, select students can participate inside one of the many professional venues in Boston.

Perhaps the most famous alumni of BU’s acting program are Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis as well as Seinfeld cast member Jason Alexander.

7. Northwestern University School of Communication (Evanston, IL)

Home to one of the most beloved college acting programs, alumni of this prestigious program have included David Schwimmer of Friends fame, Stephen Colbert, Zach Braff, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and countless more household names.

In the undergraduate program at Northwestern, students have a showcase opportunity their senior year to perform in New York City as well as nearby Chicago.

One unique advantage of Northwestern is actually musical theatre; indeed, students can opt into a musical theatre certificate while studying acting at the school. The power of an acting background combined with music and dance study allows them to become a true triple threat when auditioning for roles.

In addition to stage acting, students can opt into class specifically designed to teach film and television acting.

6. Yale School of Drama (New Haven, CT)

A graduate-only program, Yale’s School of Drama is as prestigious as it gets in the world of acting.

One of the unique characteristics of Yale’s Drama program is that it teaches nearly every important aspect of drama. Besides acting, there are classes in directing, dramaturgy, scenic design, playwriting, stage management, and more.

A valuable partnership exists between Yale’s School of Drama and the Yale Repertoiry Theatre, an acclaimed regional theatre where students get pre-professional acting experience while pursuing a Master’s degree.

The student:teacher ratio is unusually small at just 2.7:1 – such a small ratio ensures students get significant one-on-one instruction with faculty in the program.

Some of the most well-known alumni include Paul Newman, Frances McDormand, Dan Ackroyd, and Paul Giamatti.

HONORABLE MENTION: Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle, WA)

The Theatre Program at Cornish College of the Arts is known for its focus on storytelling.

From the ground up, students at Cornish bring works of art to life in their very own theaters, of which they have three dedicated facilities.

Starting in the classroom, students study 30-plus original works, and then take to the stage to collaborate on bringing them to life.

Students gain experience through direct, practical application, even at the freshman level. Each year is structured in a way that builds the students up to their final year, where they showcase their skills in a senior thesis project.

Cornish also has an impressive scholarship program, stemming from their annual Scholarship Gala.

The 2018 Gala was a sold-out event, and they raised a record breaking $1 million dollars for current and future students. One graduate donated $200,000, showing her passion and appreciation for the school.

5. UCLA School of Film, Theatre, and Television (Los Angeles, CA)

TFT’s mission is to “enlighten, engage, and inspire change for a better world.”

Their proactive approach to the study of theater is both inspiring and intriguing for incoming students.

It’s one thing to state this as a mission, and another to deliver. UCLA gives their TFT students the opportunity to perform their work at festivals and research conferences around the world.

This not only gives students tremendous exposure, but also gives them the chance to inspire and influence communities.

If you’re looking to make a difference in the industry, then TFT is a great program for you. The projects and programs that they offer all come with the purpose to serve the greater good.

For example, Elevate is a student run organization that focuses on inclusion of different cultures in the film and theatre industry.

Founding co-chair, Sam Sheppard, reflected on her educational experience stating, “you want to see all these different kinds of people and that was not happening in certain respects”.

Elevate not only promotes change in the industry, but also in the fundamental education that students are receiving.

4. California Institute of the Arts (Valencia, CA)

The Theatre program at the California Institute of the Arts offers a focus in all aspects of Theatre, from performance, to scene design, to directing. The variety is impressive, and gives students the opportunity to truly hone in on their specific talents.

In addition to covering all aspects of theatre, they also encourage students to move past the basics and take their respective areas of study to the next level.

Because of their progressive view on the arts, CalArts has churned out some notable and innovative alumni. Notable alumni include David Hasselhoff, Alison Brie, and Don Cheadle.

Another noted alum, Ed Harris, who graduated from CalArts in 1975, started out in local theatre. After earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre from the CalArts, he went on to perform in successful movies and TV series, such as The Truman Show and HBO’s Westworld.

If you know these examples, you know that they’re creative and innovative, which is exactly the kind of work that CalArts inspires.

CalArts has a direct connection with Walt Disney, who was one of the founding staff of this historic institution.

3. USC School of Dramatic Arts (Los Angeles, CA)

The University of Southern California has a Theatre program that is unmatched.

USC seems to have it all: cutting-edge program, hands on experience, impressive faculty who are mainstays of Los Angeles acting, and notable alumni.

The students in this program are close-knit, which creates a supportive network for them both during school and in the future.

Although the program is competitive, the students of USC thrive on collaboration not only with others in the Film program, but also with students in the other creative degree programs at USC

The University’s Dean, David Bridel, says that USC School of Dramatic Arts “draw(s) upon the traditions of the past, create(s) in the present, and build(s) towards the vivid future of our disciplines with passion and rigor.”

Located in the drama center of California, USC is in sync with LA’s culture. Students are drawn to the traditional aspect of this program, which also comes with the opportunity to innovate.

Following in the steps of the alumni before them, students learn the fundamentals from USC and build on them through their hands-on course work.

In Troian Belisario’s 2014 commencement speech, she said, “Studying at this school has given you the time, space, and permission to learn how you want to tell a story.”

The emphasis is on you because once accepted, this University gives you the freedom and resources you need to conceive and design, but ultimately the creation is left up to the talented students of USC School of Dramatic Arts.

HONORABLE MENTION: University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem, NC)

UNCSA, perhaps the most impressive institution in the country for acting and drama, is a unique program granting degrees not just at the undergraduate level, but also at the high school and graduate school level.

The high school drama program is an intensive one-year program for high-school seniors. This lauded program gives students the technical skills they need, while also encouraging creative development.

Some of the most noted professors teach at UNCSA.

An Acting professor, Tanya Belov, was the first woman in USSR to receive a prize for her work in comedy. This was a historical accomplishment opening the doors for other women in the arts field.

Krisha Marcano, a Musical Theater Dance instructor, starred as ‘Squeak’ in the original Broadway production of The Color Purple.

In fact, many alumni of UNCSA are currently on Broadway in shows such as The Book of Mormon, Chicago, and even the Spongebob Squarepants musical.

The school itself is stacked with incredible opportunity for students. Eleven performance and screening spaces comprise this program, the most noted being the Stevens Center, a 10 story venue seating nearly 1,400 people designed for large scale symphonic and theatrical productions.

Alumni of the school are integral part of the world’s greatest companies and casts.

2. New York University Tisch School of the Arts (New York, NY)

The Tisch School of The Arts at NYU prides themselves on an empowering academic curriculum, combined with the cultural resources of the surrounding area.

The location alone is a huge draw for students; interdisciplinary curriculum is the icing on the cake.

Tisch places an equal emphasis on theater studies and general education courses, so theater students select this program for the well-rounded college experience.

The drama department at NYU Tisch believes that courses in the humanities and sciences are essential to the student’s development and success.

Students come into their freshman year already possessing the creative ability, and Tisch Drama trains them to engage with the industry in a way that is intellectual and professional.

For this reason, the alumni of Tisch have been successful not only as actors, but also as writers, designers, and directors. Students are given a strong foundation of knowledge of the field during time at NYU, but also given substantial support to build their futures.

The Drama Department regularly hosts internship fairs, which gave students direct access to casting offices, production and theatre companies, and more.

1. Juilliard School (New York, NY)

What can be said of Juilliard’s acting program that has not been covered in mainstream media countless times before?

The program is consistently and indisputably ranked at the top of lists for acting as well as any of the performing arts, including dance and music.

Many of the world’s most beloved actors started their careers at Juilliard, including Robin Williams, Kelsey Grammar, Kevin Kline, Jessica Chastain, Val Kilmer, Marcia Cross, and countless more.

The audition process for Juilliard is among the most rigorous and selective in the country. To even be considered for an audition, students must submit a prescreen recording to the school.

Once Juilliard has determined your prescreen is audition-worthy, you will be invited to present four memorized monologues as well as possibly singing, though, according to their website, a trained voice is not essential for admission to Juilliard Acting.

Based in the most important arts capital of America, accepted students get to work alongside the brightest talent as well as the world’s leading teachers and faculty.

For this article, we assigned a score to each school based on their position on other lists. These are the lists we sourced to make this ranking:

Hollywood Reporter

Niche

OnStage Blog

Ace Your Audition

ThoughtCo

College Factual

Rankings sourced in the first week of August 2019.

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What is just so special about the Dance Performance major? It’s probably the most physically intensive major of all; everyday, students in this discipline wake up early in the morning and move their bodies 7 days a week for hours and hours at a time.

The amount of information these dancers absorb as well is incredibly vast; they learn ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary styles. They have to absorb the movements of those who dared to choreograph Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, and the very best composers.

They also have to balance their course-load of English and Math classes like every other college student.

When we look at the backgrounds of the top dancers in the country, we consistently see the same handful of schools pop up.

So, you may be asking – what are the top schools in the country for dance performance? Here are 10 amazing colleges for dance in the country…

10. Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle, WA)

The four-year BFA at Cornish College of the Arts is a physically intensive major; students spend 6-8 hours everyday practicing, learning, and rehearsing in the school’s studios.

Cornish’s program is so attractive, even dancers with a professional background frequently apply; through the “Professional Dancers Program,” experienced dancers can complete a BFA in less than two years.

Like most dance programs, ballet is at the core of the Cornish experience. However, the school also offers elective classes in jazz, tap, urban dance, and even martial arts, among other genres.

Collaboration opportunities are a hallmark of the Cornish experience. As the school is an independent arts conservatory, dancers frequently collaborate with students in other performing arts majors, including music as well as drama.

9. Point Park University (Pittsburgh, PA)

Regarded as a top dance program, it is among the most selective in the world. According to OnStage, just 75 dancers are admitted out of over 1,000 applicants each year!

The faculty in the school are top-notch and among the most respected in the discipline. Garfield Lemonius, the Chair of the Dance program, has worked with the likes of legendary talents Chuck Davis, Alonzo King, and Bruce Wood.

Other faculty at the school have been members of the Martha Graham Dance Company (Judith Leifer-Bentz), trained at the School of American Ballet (Matthew Powell), and have danced in the company of Twyla Tharp (Jason McDole).

One impressive facility at the school for dancers is the George Roland White Performance Center, a $16,000,000 LEED-certified space housing 44,000 square feet of dance space. The school also has the on-campus Pittsburgh Playhouse, which performs to over 30,000 people every single year.

Pittsburgh itself is an arts capital of the country, with dozens and dozens of theatres providing off-campus opportunities to students of this prestigious program.

8. Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX)

We often see many of the top dance programs in the country situated throughout the northeast and west coasts.

That said, Southern Methodist truly stands out in the excellence of its program as perhaps the best program in the entire southern region of the country.

One notable aspect of the program is its partnership with the Texas Ballet Theater, the largest professional dance company in north Texas serving tens of thousands of patrons in the artistic central of Dallas/Fort Worth.

A premiere destination for classical and jazz ballet styles, students are afforded unparalleled opportunities to perform in many of Greater Dallas’ historic arts venues, including the Winspear Opera House as well as City Performance Hall.

The school’s own Bob Hope Theatre is an impressive dance venue itself seating nearly 400.

According to OnStage, alumni have been employed by the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Company, Paul Taylor Dance Company, and more.

HONORABLE MENTION: Indiana University (Bloomington, IN)

One of the top programs for Dance Performance in the world, Indiana University is equally adept at training students to become world-class performers in both modern styles as well as classical styles.

Recent graduates of the program are already attaining employment in the top dance companies throughout the world.

Alumni at the school in the last few years are already finding their way into the Boston Ballet, Nashville Ballet, and the Island Moving Company of Newport, RI.

Faculty in the program are widely recognized for their excellence in both teaching and performing.

One such faculty member in the Ballet program, Kyra Nichols, was previously a member of the New York City Ballet, perhaps the most prestigious ballet organization in the country.

She retired from the company after being a part of it for 33 years, making her the longest-tenured dancer in the history of the company.

In the Contemporary Dance program, Indiana University perhaps has one of the most impressive lists of faculty in the nation.

One such faculty member is Stafford C. Berry Jr., who toured for over a decade performing in legendary dancer Chuck Davis’ African American Dance Ensemble.

Despite being a large university, the dance program at Indiana University feels intimately small, allowing for close partnership between the faculty and the students for maximal learning and performing opportunities.

7. University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)

The University of Arizona’s School of Dance is among the top contemporary and classical dance programs in the country. Interested students can pursue a BFA or an MFA at the program.

What best demonstrates the spirit of the University of Arizona School of Dance is a student group known as The Dance Collective. Technically open to all students at the university, The Dance Collective is comprised mostly of dance majors who seek to promote dance in all styles throughout the campus, the city of Tucson, and even serve as the sponsor of the annual Arizona Jazz Dance showcase.

The program is known for taking care of their students health. Since 2013, a musculoskeletal clinic has been provided to dance students at University of Arizona. The purpose of this program is to reduce injury and improve performance of dance students at the school.

Public performances through a subscription series is one of the hallmarks of the U Arizona program. Throughout 2019-2020, seven subscription productions performed over a total of several weeks will be performed by U of Arizona students.

6. University of North Carolina School of the Arts (Winston-Salem, NC)

One of the premiere performing arts schools in the country, alumni of the UNCSA dance program are now employed in prestigious dance companies throughout the world, as well as teaching in major universities and academic institutions.

UNCSA is the exclusive educational affiliate of the hugely prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT). In this collaboration, ABT’s curriculum for training is provided to UNCSA students. Additionally, dancers of ABT lead students in masterclasses and lessons. This collaboration is unparalleled in the world of collegiate dance.

The Choreographic Institute at UNCSA provides students a unique opportunity to work with emerging professional choreographers, designated as “fellows” of the program. Now in its third year, the program recently announced four fellows for the program, including a UNCSA alum.

UNCSA is not only a collegiate training institute, but also a high school program as well. Perhaps the most famous dance alum of UNCSA is Gillian Murphy, who attended the high school division at UNCSA.

5. Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, OK)

The Ann Lacy School of Dance and Entertainment awards several degrees for the aspiring dance professional. They include a Bachelor’s in Performing, Dance Management, Pedagogy, and even a Bachelor’s in Entertainment. The wide range of study options in dance at OKCU makes it an attractive option for any aspiring dance and performing arts professional.

OKCU is home to the Gaylord Dance Center, which may be the finest educational facility for dance in the entire country. Inside the Gaylord Dance Center is an impressive 8 dance studios, locker rooms, student lounges, and a large atrium.

Performance opportunities are significant at OKCU. The program is home to the American Spirit Dance Company, founded by Professor Jo Rowan, as well as the Spirit of Grace Liturgical Company. With the American Spirit Dance Company, students perform a Broadway Revue.

The American Spirit Dance Company tours throughout the US and abroad.

HONORABLE MENTION: University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA)

One of the finest schools for dance in the world, the school provides students with first-class opportunity to study with the very best performers in the world.

One way the University of the Arts succeeds in this is with their flagship program called Knowing Dance More. Six times a year, the school brings in top artists and scholars to the campus to work with the school’s dance students.

Some recent visiting artists to the school include Robert Battle, the current artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Andrea Miller, choreographer who has been commissioned by the top arts organizations worldwide, and Jennifer Nugent, a Bessie-award winning artist who performed in the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane dance company.

One of the greatest dance teachers in the country, Donna Burchfield, a renowned pedagogue whose students have performed throughout the world, is on the faculty at the University of the Arts. She is regularly seen as an adjudicator in international dance competitions, having been awarded for her contributions to teaching by a number of organizations.

The curriculum at the school for dance majors is intense – nearly 2/3rds of the total classes required for graduation are for dance performance and theory classes (the other classes are electives and liberal arts).

For students that can keep up with the fast-paced lifestyle of this program, this is quite possibly the best dance school on the continent.

4. Butler University (Indianapolis, IN)

Butler is regularly ranked in the top 10 dance programs in the country. In fact, there is even a very well-written “day in the life” piece profiling Butler Dance over at Pointe Magazine.

Jordan College of the Arts at Butler, home to the school’s dance department, is among the most impressive arts colleges in the US; the College of the Arts, overall, has a 94% placement rate for graduating students, one of the highest in the nation.

The core of the Butler experience is the Butler Ballet; at Butler Ballet, students perform professional level concert dances of classical productions, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and many more. Two full-scale ballets are produced annually at Butler, according to the school’s website.

The facilities at Butler include five fully equipped studios, including a conditioning room reserved only for dance students. Through a partnership with St. Vincent Sports Performance, students are also provided an athletic trainer who consults on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and fitness goals.

Butler’s dance program performs not only for faculty and students at the school, but also entertains audiences throughout all of Indianapolis; the program is a cultural gem of the midwest.

3. Fordham University (New York, NY)

Have YOU heard of Alvin Ailey? One of the most important choreographers of the 20^th century, Alvin Ailey created the Ailey School, a premiere training center for dancers throughout the country.

In this unique program, students attend both the Ailey School full-time as well as Fordham University.

This bring together the excellence of the Ailey School’s faculty & state-of-the-art studios with the academic rigor of a Fordham University.

Both Fordham and the Ailey School are located in Lincoln Center, perhaps the center of the arts scene in all of Manhattan.

HONORABLE MENTION: Rutgers University Mason Gross School of the Arts (Newark, NJ)

With just an 18% acceptance rate for applying students, Rutgers is one of the top schools for Dance Performance in the US.

Rutgers is known for having created, in recent years, students accepted into the world’s top dance companies.

One such dancer, recent graduate Bria Bacon, was placed into the world-renowned Stephen Petronio Company in two weeks of graduating the Mason Gross School of the Arts.

Other alumni of the school have performed in Broadway musicals, won Bessie Awards (the “Tony Awards” of Dance), and have performed in New York City’s top venues.

The school is not only excellent for students pursuing Dance Performance, it is also one of the best schools for Dance Education as well.

For those who wish to both teach as well as train at the highest levels, the school does offer a 5-year Bachelor’s and Master’s in Performance and Teaching respectively.

The faculty and people at the school are top-notch, comprised of seasoned professionals who have choreographed and performed with the world’s greatest creatives.

HONORABLE MENTION: Dominican University (San Rafael, CA)

Dominican University has quickly risen as one of the very best colleges for dance in the country, thanks in large part to its partnership with one of the very best dance companies on the west coast, the Alonzo King LINES Ballet.

Students of this program spend their time between Dominican University’s beautiful San Rafael campus and the Alonzo King LINES Dance Center situated in San Francisco.

Graduates of the program have been accepted into dozens of the top companies worldwide, including the AXIS Dance Company, the National Company for Dance of Spain, and even the professional company of Alonzo King.

Speaking of King, he is one of the most significant choreographers of our time, his LINES Ballet regularly tours internationally. His own choreography has been used in the performances of the world’s top companies.

One noted trait of this school is that the school is highly dedicated to arts as a service. In partnership with JUNTOS, a non-profit organization, the school provides students the opportunity to travel & perform for underserved areas of the US and Mexico.

The school’s foundation is strongly rooted in Western classical ballet – that said, many other dance forms are taught at the highest level at this impressive school.

2. New York University Tisch School of the Arts (New York, NY)

Indisputably one of the top performing arts schools in the country, NYU Tisch is perhaps the top school in the country for the pre-professional dancer desiring both conservatory-level instruction as well as a well-rounded university experience.

At NYU, dance students work not only with acclaimed faculty, but also choreographers who are among the top names in contemporary dance. One way students get to work with these guest choreographers is through the Second Avenue Dance Company, an NYU organization that allows students to perform new and existing works choreographed by master artists.

The Chair of NYU Tisch’s Dance program is Seán Curran, a widely acclaimed American dancer and choreographer whose teaching credits span over 100 institutions, including Boston Conservatory, Bates Dance Festival, the American Dance Festival, and more. He previously won a Bessie award for his work in 1985.

Alumni of NYU Tisch Dance are active throughout the world’s great companies, as well as in Broadway.

1. Juilliard School (New York, NY)

What can one say about Juilliard that has not already been spoken thousands of times in the annals of artistic academe? The accomplishments of the school speak volumes to its well-deserved recognition and prestige.

One of the first “superstar” dance alumni of the school was Paul Taylor, who graduated from the program in 1953, just two years after the dance division at Juilliard was formed. Still active today, his ensemble, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, still tour and perform some of his 144 original works today.

Nowadays, Juilliard is comprised of the leading personalities in the world of dance. Faculty from the school, such as the well-known performer and pedagogue Jeff Edwards who is known as a premiere talent and scholar of Balanchine’s works, have performed in world-renowned dance companies and choreographed artists on Broadway and beyond.

Being in New York City, the arts capital of the country, off-campus performance opportunities are common here. Students perform all throughout New York City’s legendary museums and venues, including Guggenheim, the Whitney, the Juilliard Opera, Metropolitan Museum or Art, MoMa, and countless more.

These are our take for 10 of the best colleges for Dance Performance in the US. What schools do you feel should have been on this list? Feel free to comment below…

This ranking was created as an “averaged” ranking – we looked at six other top dance colleges lists, assigned a score to each school on every list based on their position in each ranking, then created this list based on which schools had the highest score with all rankings considered.

Here is are the rankings we looked at, sourced on July 28th, 2019

College Magazine

OnStageBlog

BDanceWear

Dance-Colleges.com

College Factual

ZoomTens

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