About PERA
School of Performing Arts at Girne American University (GAU) offers a four year undergraduate Bachelor’s
Degree Programme in Dance to prepare students for the diversity of the contemporary dance world. The school
was founded in 2008, consisting of Dance and Theatre Departments, to meet a growing demand for professional
education in the performing arts. In 2016, the Dance Department embraced a fresh perspective and direction,
adopting the name “PERA”.