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The New York Times Highlights Bennington College's Revival of UArts Dance Program
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After the University of the Arts in Philadelphia closed, Bennington College announced the school’s dance program will be revived as the College absorbs the dance school, three staff members and nearly 50 students.
Reports The New York Times:
"What they are doing is the future of dance,' said Laura Walker, the president of Bennington College, who helped raise nearly $1.3 million from philanthropists to make it happen. The money included a donation of $1 million from Barbara and Sebastian Scripps, who run a nonprofit focused on arts education."