Why Goucher and not a conservatory?
At a dance conservatory, dance is the primary focus while academia tends to be pushed into the background. Here at Goucher, our dance students not only study dance in an intense environment at a challenging pace, but they are also receiving a well-rounded liberal arts education. The possibilities for a career with a B.A. (Goucher) as opposed to a B.F.A. (Conservatory) are much broader upon graduation. Students can double major in dance and something else, take a minor in another field of study, or simply major in something other than dance while still actively participating in dance classes and performances. Many of our dancers are double majors involved in performances and choreography while still maintaining a spot on the Dean’s List every semester. Students also have the option to take courses in Choreography, Dance History, Dance Criticism, Anatomy and Kinesiology, and Notation. Goucher Dancers appreciate the endless possibilities readily available to them as they further their edu
