Sands Now

Svetha Nallapaneni, Elsa Stallings, and Mckenzie Landis aren’t just Pace grads—they’re go-getters who took their talents to the 2024 VMAs, performing alongside rock legend Lenny Kravitz on one of the most iconic stages in the world.

Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts and The Broadway League launched the first-ever Career Pathway pilot program, offering an exceptional opportunity for aspiring theatre professionals.

Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts has named Mandy Moore as director of its Commercial Dance LA semester. The BFA Commercial Dance Program was founded in 2012 and launched its first full semester in LA in 2018. The Commercial Dance program brings 35 students to Los Angeles in the spring semester of their junior year. The renowned choreographer will teach the choreography for its camera course and direct the showcase course.

Making the leap to college is a big transition for anyone, so several of Pace University’s student leaders recently shared their best advice for first-year students. Here’s what they had to say about getting involved and finding your place as a Setter:

World-renowned Choreographer Mandy Moore joins Sands College of Performing Arts as Director of Commercial Dance LA. In this role, Mandy will provide our students with an immersive experience, allowing them to learn from one of the industry's top professionals and gain valuable insights into choreography, performance, and the commercial dance world.

Jennifer Holmes, PhD, has been appointed the first dean of Pace University's Sands College of Performing Arts. She has most recently served as executive director of the college since it launched in the fall of 2023 and as executive director of the Pace School of Performing Arts (PPA) since November 2021.