Class of 2023, B.F.A in Dance , Radio City Rockette
My friends, mentors, teachers, and everyone in between thank you for showing me love and support over the years. I am so lucky to be surrounded by the most caring inner circle on the planet and I wouldn’t change that for the world
Class of 2022, B.F.A in Dance , Dancer with The Martha Graham Dance Company.
Class of 2017, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet, Dancer with Ballet Hispánico
“I will never regret my decision to attend Marymount Manhattan College. It is where I met the most important people that I have in my life now. Those people are not only my friends but they are the teachers that pushed me and inspired me everyday.”
Class of 2022, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Modern , Dancer with GALLIM
Class of 2021, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Modern, Dancer with Graham II
Class of 2018, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet, Dancer with BODYTRAFFIC, Sleep No More NYC, Beetlejuice and Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
Class of 2015, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet, Dancer with Parsons Dance Company
During my last year of college, I was really worried about what I was going to do next with dance. I didn’t know how I was going to accomplish everything I wanted to. Marymount taught me that word of mouth and letters of recommendation are really important for booking jobs. It’s helpful if someone can say, ‘Hey, this girl is good for your company—see what she has to offer you.’ Thankfully MMC was able to do that for me. I would go into the dance office and we would talk about the main companies and things I was interested in, and they helped me make decisions. If they felt like I wasn’t a good fit for a company, they would be honest, and steer me another way. Because Parsons was a goal of mine, and it had so many alums from Marymount, faculty knew exactly what I was getting into and was able to tell me what to expect. They talked to the right people about me, and invited them to our gala. Having Marymount’s help made all the difference.
Class of 2014, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet, Dancer with Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal
“MMC Dance Department was the guide, and support that holds the time which allowed me to refine my physical training individually focused towards my vision of where I was meant to be in the performance world.”
Class of 2016, B.F.A in Dance with a concertration in Ballet, Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company
“Marymount nurtured my artistic opinion at a pivotal point in my career. This school shaped my perspective and my physical form in the art, my mental willpower as an artist, and it exceeded my expectations of what could be possible for myself.”
Class of 2016, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet , Dancer in Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, The Christmas Spectacular, and Madonna’s Celebration Tour.
Class of 2017, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet. Dancer and Artistic Coordinator with Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal.
I recommend this program to any dancer seeking intensive practical dance training accompanied with equally thorough academic studies. The interconnectedness between body and mind, which is ingrained in the MMC dance curriculum made me not only a proficient dancer but a cognizant artist in the field. I can confidently say that MMC dance department prepared me for a career as a professional dancer and equipped me with the necessary tools to excel in this industry.
Class of 2008, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Choreography, Executive Director of the Bessie Awards.
Class of 2019, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Modern., Radio City Rockette
My time at Marymount was a safe environment that allowed me to create, grow, and educate myself as a young artist. It gave me the opportunity to expand my knowledge of the arts both physically and mentally. I would not be the dancer I am today without their guidance. After graduating I got the privilege of dancing as a radio city Rockette in the 2019 Christmas spectacular.
Class of 2023, B.F.A in Dance, Dancer with RIOULT Dance NY.
Class of 2019, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet and Jazz , Dancer with SweetBird Productions and Empire Strikes Back
My time at Marymount was one of inspiration, growth, and excellence. Not only did I grow as a human, but as an artist - where I found and cultivated my identity. I was able to own my craft; where it was nurtured and encouraged by a remarkable staff. I am so grateful for the MMC Dance Department... BEST DECISION!!!
Class of 2008, B.A. in Dance, Dancer with Ballet Hispanico and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet
Class of 2020, B.F.A in Dance, Disney World Dancer
“If you can dream it, then you can do it,” she said. “Eight-year-old Katie would be screaming right now if you told her she would be dancing for Disney on the castle stage when she grows up.”
Class of 2016, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet. Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company.
I am grateful for the time I had at MMC. I knew I wanted to dance but I never knew exactly where I wanted that path to take me. MMC prepared me for my next chapter of life right out of college and gave me the education on how to set my mind and body to that path. Post graduation I was hired by the Martha Graham Dance Company and continued to live out my dream I had through college
Class of 2011, B.F.A in Dance with a concentration in Ballet and Communication Arts double-major. Freelance Dancer, Film Producer, Artistic Director of Cape Fear Dance Theatre, Ballet Teacher at UCLA.
“Adams ’11 polished her creative skills while studying dance at MMC, an experience she recalls as ‘nurturing and warm’. In particular, she remembers Professor Pat Catterson saying, ‘Amber, if no dance company wants you or you’re not interested in dancing with a company, then make your own.’ And that’s exactly what she did, founding the Cape Fear Dance Theatre in 2013.”
Class of 2013, B.A. in Dance with a concentration in Dance Studies, New York City Ballet Archivist
While attending Marymount Manhattan College as a Dance Studies major, I applied for a semester internship with the NYCB Press Office, eager to have some small role in the Company. Well… that one-semester internship turned into three and a half incredible years! I learned so much about the inner workings of the Company, which continues to aid my work as the archivist today. I feared my chance to be the NYCB archivist was over when I met my husband and we were stationed all over the country for his career as a Captain in the US Army. But my stars aligned and the archivist position opened up soon after we permanently settled in New Jersey. I do not take the immense responsibility or privilege of this position for granted. New York City Ballet has an unsurpassed history in the fields of ballet, music, art, design, and fashion, and I strive to ensure that history is preserved for future generations.