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The Hartford Conservatory has temporarily suspended accepting new students into this program. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Please see information that follows. Thank you.
The Board of Trustees of the Hartford Conservatory recently announced strategic steps to achieve the organization's goal of sustainability. These actions reflected the considerable work done by the Conservatory's Strategic Planning Committee, comprised of board members, faculty and staff, which provided a realistic assessment of organizational objectives, strengths and challenges, and suggested options for addressing the organization's ongoing financial difficulties. The Board also considered the unprecedented pressures of the current economic environment.
The Board reached two very difficult but necessary decisions to reduce the organization's accumulated deficit without increasing the burden on students through higher tuition, and make it possible to maintain the Hartford Conservatory's accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Effective June 1, 2009, the Hartford Conservatory will discontinue leasing of a dance studio at 2074 Park Street. The other decision is not to accept new students in the Diploma Program's Dance and Musical Theater majors. New students will be accepted in Music Performance, Music Teaching Methods, Piano Technology and Recording Arts.
Current dance and musical theater majors will continue their course of study to achieve their diplomas. Faculty and students will use an existing dance studio at the main campus on Asylum Avenue.
The Hartford Conservatory has enhanced its training in the field of performing arts with programs that improve the potential for entry-level jobs in the music industry. Efforts to improve viability also include a Statement of Collaboration with the University of Connecticut, which will be signed on May 13. The focus on music, recording arts and piano technology is expected to lead to increased Diploma enrollments, which are the driving force of the Conservatory's revenues.
Linn McGlade, who has served as Interim Executive Director since October 2005, will develop and implement the organizational structure needed to support the Board's strategic decisions for both the post-secondary Diploma Program and the Community Program. The latter provides private and group instruction for people of all ages and abilities seeking personal enrichment in the performing arts and includes access for under-served Hartford area students on a tuition-free basis.
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DANCE (2-year program)
There are two concentrations for dance--Dance Performance and Dance Teaching Methods. The goal of the dance department is to provide the student with professional training. Upon completion of the program, each student will be prepared to pursue a career in dance performance or dance teaching.
The Dance Teaching Methods major offers the student a solid base in dance pedagogy and includes children’s dance, ballet, modern, jazz and tap dance. The National and State Dance Standards are emphasized. Students will serve as apprentice teachers, supervised by Conservatory faculty.
The Dance Performance major is designed to develop performance and choreographic skills. Numerous performing opportunities are available to fulfill those required of performance students.
Each student is required to complete a performance internship, supervised by Conservatory faculty.
