www.pace.edu/dyson/performingarts Pace Performing Arts’ BFA in Commercial Dance is the only one of its kind in New York City. Commercial Dance offers comprehensive training that bridges the gap from classical dance technique to the professional world of commercial dance. Directed by Rhonda Miller, the program is an exclusive blend of the highest quality of professional dance training. Students will be prepared for professional careers on stage, television, and commercials with training by working professionals in current and pertinent dance styles such as ballet, jazz, modern, theater dance, tap, contemporary, hip-hop and aerial arts. Additionally, our students are trained in acting, vocal studies, technical theater and a variety of other electives within the Performing Arts department. We believe that an audience is a key element to the development of the performer. Students have the opportunity to perform in more than 40 annual productions in one of our many performance spaces. Musicals, plays, performance labs, the fall dance show dancespace, and the annual Dance Out Loud show are highlights of the program‘s performance opportunities. Students are also encouraged to pursue internships and gain other real-world experiences in the industry. With permission, performing arts students regularly work on and off-Broadway, on television and film, and behind the scenes of various entertainment corporations. COMMERCIAL DANCE NYC | At Pace, we want to nurture your unique attributes as a dancer. Our approach is a balance of process (the work) and product (the performance). Our small class sizes and comprehensive curriculum provide the individual attention you need to ensure your growth as a dancer as well as help you to achieve academic success. A NEW APPROACH SUCCESS STARTS HERE BFA in Commercial Dance Major ’ 14 Ashtain Rothchild was chosen for the only intern position at Madison Square Garden Company’s Radio City Rockettes Branding department. Some of Ashtain’s dance experiences while at Pace include dancing with Nicki Minaj in Times Square, with Ne-Yo for an Xbox 360 Kinect promo, and participating in Fashion Night Out. Ashtain is also a 3-year member of Broadway Dance Center’s hip-hop instructor, Jamie Jackson’s company. BFA PROGRAM SHOWCASE TALENT BFA in Commercial Dance Major ’ 14 Madison Embrey has worked in industrials for Paramount Pictures, BMW, Microsoft, and Working Women’s Media, as well as choreographed, taught for and assisted with national conventions and several studios around the country. She was recently crowned Miss Southern New York through the Miss America Organization and will be competing for Miss New York in summer 2013. “Every single day at Pace feels like a gift. The faculty, friends, and education I’m receiving are truly unparalleled!” BFA in Commercial Dance Major Angelica Salem ’ 15 has participated in Dance Out Loud and has worked with respected choreog- rapher Jimmy Locust and performed with Rhythm City. In addition, Grammy- award producer Wyclef Jean and producer Sedeck Jean have signed her to their new record label, All Handz on Deck, after hearing her music in June of 2012. Angelica is currently in the studio recording her album slated to be released in 2014.