# @gcu on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ivxv-RtsYAk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68431570-gcu-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6233f718ca.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-27T07:00:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Grand Canyon U (@gcu) — https://gondola.cc/gcu

## Caption

What is it like to study dance at Grand Canyon University? In this GCU student story, Paige Heilig shares how studying dance helped her grow as a performer, artist and creative thinker while building practical confidence through collaboration, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Learn more about GCU’s Bachelor of Arts in Dance, available on campus: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-arts-dance

Paige, a student from Oxford, Michigan, explains why dance became more than a hobby and how GCU’s dance program helped her strengthen her technique, creativity and understanding of the art form. She also shares how pursuing a second major in applied entrepreneurship gave her the tools to market herself, think like a business owner and prepare for a creative career with purpose.

In this video, Paige reflects on GCU’s hands-on learning environment, faculty mentorship, campus opportunities and the support she received while completing two degrees in four years. She also discusses taking online summer classes, working as an administrative student worker and experiencing GCU’s mission-centered community.

This student testimonial is helpful for future students asking: What is a dance major like at GCU? Can dance students double major? How can entrepreneurship support a creative career? What role do faculty, faith and hands-on learning play in the GCU experience?

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Paige Heilig and Her Passion for Dance
00:48 – Why Pair Dance With Applied Entrepreneurship?
01:27 – Hands-On Learning, Collaboration and Online Summer Classes
02:05 – Affordability, Faculty Support and Leadership Opportunities
03:15 – Future Goals, Campus and Spiritual Life

Explore related GCU resources:
Bachelor of Arts in Dance: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bachelor-arts-dance
GCU Dance Department: https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-arts-and-media/dance-department
College of Arts and Media: https://www.gcu.edu/college-of-arts-and-media
Bachelor of Science in Applied Entrepreneurship: https://www.gcu.edu/degree-programs/bs-science-entrepreneurship
Scholarships and Grants: https://www.gcu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships-grants
On-Campus Tuition Rates: https://www.gcu.edu/tuition/on-campus

#GCUDance #GrandCanyonUniversity #DanceMajor #CollegeOfArtsAndMedia #Entrepreneurship #ChristianUniversity #LopesUp

Find your purpose at GCU. Private. Christian. Affordable. Nonprofit.

Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is an Arizona-based private Christian university and one of the largest universities in the country.* We’re committed to delivering an affordable and transformative
higher education that serves its students, the community and God.

At GCU, we work to develop servant leaders. We challenge and inspire you to become an innovative thinker, effective communicator, global contributor and the kind of changemaker who invigorates your community by placing the interests of others before your own. GCU aims to not simply teach but provide a path to moral, emotional and spiritual well-being in an environment that opens our hearts to students from all backgrounds and denominations.

With an ongoing commitment to academic excellence, GCU is experiencing an exciting era of community impact and campus expansion that includes new residence halls, amenities, academic and athletic facilities and immersive, hands-on labs that allow for experiential learning.

Whether you’re looking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degree, GCU believes that quality education should be accessible to all with a supportive graduation team behind you. Learn more about GCU’s programs, competitive tuition rates and scholarship offers from your dedicated university counselor who takes a personalized approach.

Find your purpose at GCU.

Visit http://www.gcu.edu or start your journey at GCU today: https://www.gcu.edu/rmi/ApplyNow

Explore Grand Canyon University:
Visit GCU’s website: http://www.gcu.edu 
Follow GCU on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandCanyonU/ 
Follow GCU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcu/ 
Follow GCU on X: https://twitter.com/gcu 
Connect with GCU on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/grand-canyon-university/

*National Center for Education Statistics. May 2021. Fast Facts: Highest Enrollment. https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=74. Retrieved April 14, 2023.

Grand Canyon University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (https://www.HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Approved and verified accurate by the Director of Dance of the College of Arts and Media on June 13, 2026. 26GTR0710

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gcudance, christianuniversity, entrepreneurship, lopesup, grandcanyonuniversity, dancemajor, collegeofartsandmedia

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