How does one complete a dance degree while working full-time?
Q: “I teach dance full-time at a private K–12 school, while trying to complete my dance major. The problem is that at all of the universities near me, summer classes overlap with my teaching semester, and the classes I need are not offered at night. Help! How does one complete a dance degree while still working full-time?” —Alisa, Miami, FL A: “There are certain programs that cater to the working dancer. For example, at the LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals) program at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California, we work around the schedules of our students, and we also give them the opportunity to gain significant credits for both their dance experience and other learning experiences. But, if there are no programs like this in your area, first look for a college that allows you to earn credit for prior learning and professional experience. Many colleges are beginning to understand that adult students have a lot of experiences that can be translated into college credit. Then,
