In the last 10 years dance and how it relates to the world has evolved so much. Whether it be the prevalent use of hip hop and street dance in contemporary Musical Theater or the infectious fun moves of Tik Tok. In this elective, students will learn about the shift in culture with movement and understanding the styles that got us here!&nbsp

Dance education at Cornish has been the root of the college since its inception. Designed by current Cornish College Dance Faculty & Department Chair, Alia Swersky, in collaboration with Seattle/LA-based dancer, educator, and producer Emma Lawes, the summer Dance Intensive is a reflection of Cornish's commitment to rigorous and cutting edge

Street dance is an umbrella term for many forms of movement that root from hip hop culture. Hip Hop culture includes forms such as DJ-ing, MC-ing and Breaking. In this course, students will learn about how these mediums emerged and in what ways they relate to one another, while focusing on hip-hop, house, breaking and other urban based

Dancers will immerse themselves in solo, duet, and ensemble dance improvisation practices drawing from American post-modern and contemporary dance traditions. This improvisational dance intensive will be a deep inquiry into the body as a means to play and explore a multifaceted range of movement possibilities and expressions. Dancers will learn to

Discover the fusion of dance and cinematic storytelling in this Screendance intensive. This 4-week intensive will investigate Screendance from a creative and theoretical perspective. To explore and discover the future of dance films, students will examine the shape-shifting genre of Screendance that emphasizes the choreographic shaping and framing

Step into the world of dance choreography at Cornish with our immersive four-week program in Choreography and Performance. This course is designed for dancers who are ready to explore the artistic and technical demands of creating original choreography and delivering compelling performances. Through technique and composition, students will develop