Dance
A New Era for Juilliard Dance
Dance, as an art form, reaches across centuries and cultures. At Juilliard, you will learn the history and repertory from the past that continue to inform today’s dance makers and will be challenged to create with celebrated choreographers. Through its classes, performances, and compositional opportunities, Juilliard fosters and empowers the next generation of exceptional artists in the dance world.
Juilliard Dance Division Overview
Degrees & Diplomas
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Dance News
New Dances 2026 World Premieres by Baye & Asa, Rosie Herrera, Justin Peck and Will Butler, and Caili Quan. Spring Dances 2027 Features Works by Robert Battle, Lucinda Childs, and Alonzo King
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Thursday, May 7, 2026Juilliard JournalRead More
As Juilliard Dance Turns 75, Dean and Director Melissa Toogood Propels the Continuum
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Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025Juilliard JournalRead More
“It’s particularly rewarding to be in the studio when I’m watching rehearsals or taking class with the students,” says Melissa Toogood. “If I just go and spend some time in the studio, I’m like, okay, yeah—that’s why I’m here. That’s where I can make a difference.”
