“I absolutely adore the kids and teaching, whether they are near professionals or truly coming in for the first time.”
—Randy Duncan, Dance Department Chair

Celebrating 30 years of transforming young artists, Dance Department Chair Randy Duncan was featured in the Chicago Sun-Times on Sunday, June 2. Randy's remarkable career includes collaborations with institutions like the Joffrey Ballet and Yale University. Over his three decades at The Academy, he has guided 13 students to The Juilliard School in New York, one of the most competitive programs in the world. Thank you, Randy, for your unwavering dedication to your art and your students. We are deeply grateful that you call this place “home.”

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