Bryn Mawr

[ChasseChaine]

Does anyone have information on Bryn Mawr's dance classes?

[nutmeg]

It looks like teachers this fall will include Linda Mintzer and Meredith Rainey from Pennsylvania Ballet. Does anyone know either of these dancers as teachers?

[wowlovely]

Meredith Rainey used to be one of my weekly teachers at my old studio; he's one of my favorite teachers ever. He's much more about dancing and enjoying it, rather than harsh technique. I enjoyed every one of his classes.

[Anothermomtoo]

Can anyone comment on the quality/rigor of the ballet program? DD is looking for a school that has rigorous academic programs as well as a decent ballet program.

[qdancer]

I would like to know the answer to Anothermomtoo's question as well!

[power2change]

I graduated from Bryn Mawr, but did not dance there. I knew people who did who enjoyed the classes and teachers. The dance department always put on very good performances, from what I remember. The studio is in an amazing location overlooking campus. I believe I read after I graduated about a student who was attending BMC while also training professionally with a nearby company, so that is an option.

[power2change]

Just bumping this up (hope that's okay) because BMC just posted one of their student blogs for this year that happens to be written by a dance major:

Edited September 26, 2012 by Victoria Leigh
Edited by Administrator to remove blog link.

[LovesLabor]

Any updates on classes at this college?

[lcarusoh]

You can find out most information you need on the website at www.brynmawr.edu/dance.

Fall 2015 ballet instructors for intermediate and advanced ballet include Karen Brown, Linda K. Mintzer, Chandra Moss-Thorne. Colby Damon is choreographing a work for the ballet ensemble. Bios are posted on the website under "People".