»Study Abroad as a Dance Student
Studying abroad is a great way to expand your horizons and experience life in other countries.
Our dance faculty encourage students to study abroad and can help you explore ways
to make it a possibility. No matter your choice, we support all our Dance students who go abroad by connecting
them with resources and opportunities to grow as artistic global citizens.
Our study abroad programs are designed to:
- Help you continue your dance training while expanding your artistic perspective.
- Allow you to experience life in another country and engage deeply with a new culture.
- Keep you on track to graduate.
- Be affordable.
Options for studying abroad as a Dance student:
Italy Travel Course
Dance 351: International Contemporary Dance in Italy
As a Dance student at Chapman, you have the option of taking a dance-focused summer session in Italy.
This program is open to both BA and BFA dance students. Over the summer, you will perform, train, teach, rejuvenate and explore in the beautiful seaside town of Cefalu in Sicily, Italy.
This intensive includes:
- A final concert shared with local musicians and hosted by the city’s mayor in a beautiful historic theater.
- Residency opportunities and master classes with acclaimed Italian artists.
- Pedagogy partnerships with local studios.
- Boat excursions, equine therapy, day trips to Palermo and fantastic food.
International internships and external opportunities
We can work with you to find internship opportunities abroad. We can also connect you with international summer programs outside of Chapman.
These programs are not related to your Chapman coursework, but they can be a good way to grow as a dancer while going abroad.
- International internships and similar programs offer hands-on experiences and valuable networking opportunities.
- They can be a great way to enhance your portfolio and gain a global perspective as a dancer.
- Please note that some pre-approved international internships are allowed for credit
if they are with a U.S.-based company. All registration for international experiences
goes through the Center for Global Education (the study abroad office at Chapman).
Semester abroad
For Dance students, one of the best ways to include a semester-long study abroad experience at Chapman is by completing general education (GE) courses while abroad (as opposed to your core Dance classes).
- Our main Study Abroad page provides great general information about these opportunities.
- Be sure to check the program details, as some semester abroad opportunities may have prerequisite courses.
- Dance students looking to go abroad for a semester will often apply for a program
their first year and go abroad during their sophomore year. This is because:
- Semester-long programs require you to apply a year in advance.
- As a sophomore, you will have more options to take lower-division GE classes or fulfill your minor requirements.
- We don’t offer Dance-specific semester abroad programs, meaning going abroad as a sophomore to fulfill GE requirements is a good use of your time.
- You are able to fulfill those requirements early so that when you return, you can
dedicate your time to core dance courses on campus.
Funding your international experience
Our study abroad scholarships can help cover the costs of studying in another country.
If you go abroad during Interterm or summer session, you may also qualify for a one-time tuition waiver. You can find more information on our Summer Programs page.
Studying abroad in other disciplines
Studying abroad isn't limited to your major. It can also be a great opportunity to fulfill other degree requirements or explore your interests.
Aside from your major, you can also use your study abroad experience to:
- Fulfill non-major requirements, including requirements for general education (GE) classes or a minor.
- Enhance your language skills through immersion in another country.
- Explore new subjects outside your major and broaden your perspective.
Getting started
Ready to start planning your study abroad journey? Here are a few steps and resources to get you started.
- Attend a Global First Steps presentation. There, you will learn about available programs, application processes, costs, funding, and more. You can register for a Global First Steps presentation through Calendly.
- After attending a Global First Steps presentation, meet with your study abroad advisor and academic advisor. Your advisors can help you plan your experience abroad and stay on track for graduation.
- Reach out to our dance department:
- International Contemporary Dance Travel Courses - Currently held in Cefalu, Italy, and future in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Email Dance@chapman.edu
