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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 21 MIN

How a Small Vermont College Saved UArts’ Dance Program

from City Cast Philly · host City Cast

Bennington College, a small college in Vermont, took over the University of the Arts’ dance program after the Philly university closed without warning last year. Why? And how? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Laura Walker, president of Bennington College, and Donna Faye Burchfield, director of the dance program, about how this tiny college hundreds of miles away saved a storied dance program in Center City. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here

Bennington College, a small college in Vermont, took over the University of the Arts’ dance program after the Philly university closed without warning last year. Why? And how? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Laura Walker, president of Bennington College, and Donna Faye Burchfield, director of the dance program, about how this tiny college hundreds of miles away saved a storied dance program in Center City. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here

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