<p>For a student very focused on getting a good education with a strong emphasis in Dance as a major, which of the three would be best? Obviously, cost is an issue, but we haven't gotten all financial aid offers yet, (So far, daughter has received a very generous fin aid offer from Chapman) and are trying to do the preliminary research as to which of the three has the better dance program. She absolutely loves CalArts, but haven't heard what $$ they will offer.</p>
<p>I would go Chapman #1 then Irvine #2. Be careful with the state schools with all the cuts. Arts are the first to go. Congrats!</p>