Program Overview
Belgium has been referred to as a “dance capital.” This is a remarkable accolade, given that the size of Belgium is roughly the size of the state of Maryland, yet is home to at least three internationally renowned touring companies, including Rosas (artistic director Anna Theresa de Keersmaeker), Eastman (artistic director Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui), and Ultima Vez (artistic Director Wim Vandekeybus). Brussels is also home to the annual May dance festival named Kunstenfestivaldesarts which will be taking place during the dates of this international program.
Travelers will visit three dance centers in and near Brussels to take class with different contemporary artists. We will visit Tictac Arts Center for a class with David Zambrano in “flying low.” We will also visit STUK in nearby Leuven, Belgium, for a class with the outstanding Belgian choreographer Alexander Vantournhout (or one of his company members). We will visit danscentrumjette for a class with Roxane Huilmand (formerly of Rosas). In addition to these classes, we will attend three dance performances connected to the Kunstenfestivaldesarts, giving us an opportunity to expand our understanding of self and expression of cultural values through dance. During the day, our group will tour the renowned Renée Magritte Museum, The Royal Museum of Central Africa, the Monnaie Theater, a castle in the town of Ghent, and take a boat ride through the canals of the medieval town of Bruges. There will also be plenty of time to taste delicious Belgian chocolate, waffles, and frites (French fries).
Students must be enrolled in a technique class during the Spring 2025 semester to participate in this program. Technique classes include: DANC 224, DANC 220/221/222; DANC 320/321/322; DANC 420/421/422/426/428.
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
Further information about this program is available from the program leader noted below as well as the Office for Global Engagement which is located in Spotts World Culture Building-Room 002C-Ground Level.
Faculty Leader Information
Dr. Jennifer Keller
Dance
309 Stoner Instructional Complex (East/West Gym)
jennifer.keller@sru.edu
2nd Program Leader TBA
Program Timeline
| Timeline |
Important Dates |
| Fall publicity |
September, October, November |
| Apply for your passport |
ASAP-Please Don't Wait! |
| Student applications & application fee due |
November 18, 2024 |
| Official acceptances announced |
Last week of November/First week of December |
| First Pre-Departure meetings with participants |
Early December |
| Students billed for program fees |
Mid December with spring semester billing. |
| Airline reservations confirmed |
Mid January (flight costs are non-refundable once confirmed) |
| Pre-Departure meetings with Directors |
Mid January/February/March/April |
| Group departs |
May 12, 2025 (tentative) |
| Group returns |
May 21, 2025 (tentative) |
Costs
A non-refundable application fee of
$100.00 will be paid at the time of application. The application fee is a $100.00 non-refundable administrative fee to cover wire transfer fees as well as currency fluctuations.
Students must be enrolled in a technique class during the Spring 2025 semester to participate in this program. Technique classes include: DANC 224, DANC 220/221/222; DANC 320/321/322; DANC 420/421/422/426/428.
Applicants are responsible for meeting with Financial Aid Office to discuss financial aid options. They can be reached at 724-738-2044 or
financial.aid@sru.edu. You can also book a phone appointment or zoom meeting at:
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/SRUFinancialAidCounseling@sru.edu/bookings/
****Please note: While financial aid could be used to cover your costs, it may reduce your refund or you may need to borrow to cover these additional costs. Financial Aid eligibility cannot be guaranteed.****
Estimated Costs: $2,745.00 (estimate cost-final cost will be confirmed in December and at the time of billing)
Cost includes:
International airfare
Most program activities/site visits and excursions
Shared accommodations in a hotel
Most breakfasts except on air travel days
In-country transportation to all program sponsored activities
Not included in the program cost above:
Basic international travel insurance-estimated at $16 per week of travel
Any baggage fees charged by the airlines-estimated at $50-$75.00 per checked in bag
Personal spending money-we recommend an estimated $700.00 in personal spending money to cover meals beyond breakfasts and incidentals including personal shopping. This estimate is determined by previous student reports of personal spending and may vary by participant.
Vaccine/Health related expenses
Health and Safety
For general safety and security information for students abroad visit
U.S. Students Abroad.
For information regarding vaccines and medicines visit the
CDC. **Vaccines are the financial responsibility of the program participants and not covered in the above costs.
To learn more about international travel in this country,
click here.