Dr. Janice Ross

Professor

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Biography

Janice Ross is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Stanford University. She has served as the faculty director of ITALIC, an arts immersion program for freshmen. Prof. Ross holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and has contributed extensively to the field of dance studies, focusing on the intersections of performance and social issues. Her notable publications include works on the ballet of Leonid Yakobson and the influence of Anna Halprin. In 2008, she received the de la Torre Bueno Award for her significant contributions to dance research. Prof. Ross has been awarded fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Fulbright Fellowship program. Throughout her career, she has explored themes of social justice in performance and has been a prominent voice in dance history scholarship. Ross has taught at various institutions and has held editorial positions in several academic journals. Her research and expertise encompass the aesthetic and political dimensions of dance, making her a respected figure in contemporary studies of the performing arts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.