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Dance Repertory and Performance

Summer Faculty-led Program

About the Program

Spend time in the historic city of Prague while developing your skills as a dancer and creator. Students will train in technique, learn repertory, and create original choreography in a setting rich with history and inspiration. Working with the theme of “passages”—both literal and metaphorical—students will explore ideas through photography at sites such as the Charles Bridge, the Vltava River, and the Lennon Wall, as well as through images of places and people that are meaningful to them. These materials will serve as the basis for creating and presenting original work. Faculty will also set choreography inspired by the same theme, offering students the opportunity to perform in new and challenging pieces. The program concludes with cultural excursions, opportunities to attend performances, and a final public showcase

The program brochure – coming soon!

Upcoming Deadlines

Summer 2027

Application CycleDeadline
Application OpeningOctober 1, 2026
Application Deadline (Early Action)November 15, 2026
Application Deadline (Regular)February 5, 2027
Scholarship Application Deadline*November 15, 2026

*IMPORTANT: Scholarship Application DeadlineNovember 15. You can submit a scholarship application before finalizing your program application.

For more details on How to Apply?

Program Dates

July 5 – July 18, 2027

Courses

The program uses the historic city, visiting numerous museums, national monuments, cultural landmarks, and other significant venues to engage students in their coursework and providing firsthand experiences that inform critical and creative thinking.

PrefixCourse NameCreditsGEPInstructor
DAN 305Dance Repertory and Performance*1Visual and Performing Arts; Global KnowledgeTara Mullins
* Intermediate-level dance experience required


Eligibility

  • GPA Requirements: minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Be in good standing with the Office of Student Conduct.
  • Meet the minimum eligibility policy set forth by the NC State Study Abroad Office

Program Cost

  • Admin Fee: $450 ($75 non-refundable set-up fee and $375 study abroad fee)
  • Program Cost: $3,200
  • TOTAL: $3,650

Minimum number of students: 12

Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Cultural activities
  • Field trips
  • International health insurance
  • Transportation pass
  • Airport pickup
  • Orientation activities and materials
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • Student support services
  • 24/7 on-site & emergency assistance

Not Included

  • International airfare (Students are responsible for booking their flights, as NC State Prague does not arrange group flights)
  • Meals
  • Supplies and personal expenses
  • Textbooks and class materials
  • Passport fee (if applicable)

Faculty Leader Contact

Tara Mullins | [email protected]

Travel Documents: Passport

Students must have a valid passport to travel internationally. Passports must be valid for three months after their final day of travel. Students may apply for a passport from the US Passport Acceptance Facility.

Excursions, Cultural Activities and Field trips

  • Orientation, including culinary class, Czech language and culture workshop
  • Select group meals
  • Optional cultural and sporting activities include hiking, the opera, theater, farmer’s markets, royal gardens, medieval castles, and soccer/football matches.
  • Excursion to Český Krumlov
  • Public art galleries of Prague
  • Prague Castle Tour
  • Various field trips and visits to sites of interest

Housing

Housing is included for all program participants and is located in a nice residential part of the city, just a short ride from the Center and near conveniences such as grocery stores, restaurants, gyms, and public transportation. In addition to your NC State program peers who live along with you, several Student Housing Assistants also reside in the same building and provide additional support and help with local connections. Rooms are double-occupancy, with shared bathrooms and kitchen space. Students may request a roommate or will otherwise be matched up.

Typical dorm room at Zeitraum building, showing bed, table with lamp and a chair