CoPA Students Join Joffrey Ballet School Summer Internship Program in NYC
Students gain real-world arts administration experience while shaping future goals
Student News
Chapman’s Student Dance Club, Team Shaka, Sweeps World of Dance Los Angeles Competition
Student-run hip-hop club on campus competes for the first time and walks away 2x champions.
Chapman Student Dancers share the stage with the Iconic Martha Graham Company
Students perform Graham’s Steps in the Street for the dance company’s centennial celebration in a journey of rich history and emotion.
Chapman Dancers Open for Complexions Contemporary Ballet in New York City
Eight students embraced themselves in an elite creative process with renowned choreographer Dwight Rhoden, strengthened their community, and exemplified how Chapman’s training prepares artists for the world stage.
CoPA Named as a Top Performing Arts School
Chapman University\’s College of Performing Arts ranks #3 in California and #11 nationwide
Chapman CoPA Student, Bella Murrieta, at 2025 CineVox Dance Film Festival
Bella Murrieta represented Chapman University\’s College of Performing Arts and Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at the CineVox Dance Film Festival 2025, where she shared her film \”again&again,\” which was performed and produced entirely by Chapman students.
Chapman Students Perform Alongside Doug Varone and Dancers
Chapman student dancers receive an unmatched opportunity to perform alongside the esteemed Doug Varone and Dancers at the MUSCO Center for the Arts.
Cole Neville and His Choreographic Process
Interview with senior Dance Performance major
A Choreographic Process: Bella Murrieta
Behind-the-scenes look at Works in Progress choreographer
CoPA Career Spotlight: Azuki Umeda
Azuki Umeda (BFA Dance Performance, BA Integrated Educational Studies ’20) shares highlights of her time at Chapman, as well as
College of Performing Arts Scholar Awards Announced
Chapman University College of Performing Arts announced its scholar awards for the 2019/2020 academic year via virtual awards galas in
CoPA Career Spotlight: Brandon Maxwell
Brandon Maxwell is a CoPA junior pursuing BFA Dance Performance and B.A. PR & Advertising degrees. Read more about his