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Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Sands College of Performing Arts has named Mandy Moore as director of its Commercial Dance LA semester. The BFA Commercial Dance Program was founded in 2012 and launched its first full semester in LA in 2018. The Commercial Dance program brings 35 students to Los Angeles in the spring semester of their junior year. The renowned choreographer will teach the choreography for its camera course and direct the showcase course.

Making the leap to college is a big transition for anyone, so several of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ’s student leaders recently shared their best advice for first-year students. Here’s what they had to say about getting involved and finding your place as a Setter:

World-renowned Choreographer Mandy Moore joins Sands College of Performing Arts as Director of Commercial Dance LA. In this role, Mandy will provide our students with an immersive experience, allowing them to learn from one of the industry's top professionals and gain valuable insights into choreography, performance, and the commercial dance world.

Jennifer Holmes, PhD, has been appointed the first dean of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ's Sands College of Performing Arts. She has most recently served as executive director of the college since it launched in the fall of 2023 and as executive director of the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ School of Performing Arts (PPA) since November 2021.

Sands College of Performing Arts and Hollywood Legend Kathleen Turner speaks to EDGE Media Network about her new role as Madame Armfeldt in the musical A Little Night Music. Turner mentions she is looking forward for the fall semester to dedicating time working with her Pace students.

News 12 reports Jennifer Holmes has been appointed as the inaugural Dean of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Sands College of Performing Arts.

Jennifer Holmes, Ph.D. has been appointed the first ever dean of Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Sands College of Performing Arts. She has most recently served as executive director of the college since it launched in the fall of 2023 and as executive director of the Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ School of Performing Arts (PPA) since November 2021.

Pace’s Sands College of Performing Arts is getting a brand new, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center at One Pace Plaza East. This ambitious project will feature cutting-edge classrooms, creative arts spaces, and a premier Performing Arts Center, making Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ a hub for the arts.

Sands College of Performing Arts has a new faculty member, who you may know from her many starring and scene-stealing roles over the years. Meet Professor Kathleen Turner, who shares her passion for teaching in a candid Q+A.