Dance in Paris Program
The dance program at the 最新天美传媒 offers dance majors the opportunity
to immerse themselves in one of the world鈥檚 greatest cities through the point of view
of the dancer. Through our two USF Dance in Paris programs, dance majors study in
the French capital for either a summer or a semester. Both courses of study feature
a wide variety of workshops and technique classes taught by a European-based dance
faculty, seeing live performances by some of the world鈥檚 greatest choreographers and
companies, excursions to some of Paris鈥檚 great dance locales, and opportunities to
interact with the global dance community. Now in our 20th year, we have brought over
400 dance majors from across the United States to expand their horizons and challenged
themselves through this one-of-a-kind study abroad program.
Come join us in Paris and glimpse a world outside your comfort zone!
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Dance in Paris Summer Program
In June 2027, we will celebrate the 18th iteration of the Dance in Paris Summer Program, making it the oldest summer study abroad opportunity in France devoted specifically to university-age dance majors/minors. Led by USF faculty member Michael Foley, and co-directed by Barnard College faculty member, Colleen Thomas, this annual 30-day course of study in Paris is a unique opportunity for serious dancers and choreographers to live and dance in one of the world鈥檚 greatest cities. This Program offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for dancers to expand their historical, cultural, and performance-based knowledge through exposure to the rich tradition of dance in the French capital. Among the many opportunities afforded to students in the summer program (including over 65 hours of technique classes/workshops and seeing over 10 live performances), is that students will present their own choreography as part of a final open showing to the public. The USF Dance in Paris Summer Program is designed to enable students to expand upon information they have already gleaned from several courses required of dance majors (technique, choreography, and dance history) with the goal toward global artistic citizenry.
Dance in Paris Semester Program
The Dance in Paris Semester Program is on hiatus for the 2026/2027 academic year with plans to return for the Spring Semester 2028.
Please contact the program director, Michael Foley (mcf@usf.edu), with any questions regarding the Semester Program.
Since 2016, the USF Dance in Paris Semester Program (USF/DPSP) has been a significant contribution toward providing an immersive study abroad opportunity for dance majors. The USF/DPSP distinguishes USF as the only American university to offer a fully accredited study abroad program specifically geared toward university-age dancers where students earn academic credits in dance technique, theory, and creative practice, which contribute directly toward their respective dance degrees. The USF/DPSP is also an opportunity for dance majors to expand their historical, cultural, and performance-based knowledge through exposure to the rich tradition of dance in the French capital over the course of one semester. The goal of the USF/DPSP is to facilitate the edification of the student global artist/scholar through the lens of dance in the city of Paris, and by extension, the society in which we all live.