It is also home to the Purchase Dance Company, the college's student dance company.[38] The Purchase Dance company presents The Nutcracker every December and a balanced repertory during the spring semester.[39] The dance company also tours throughout the United States and internationally during the college's summer break.[38] Purchase College students must audition for inclusion in the dance company, and the cast for individual shows is based on the technical competencies of members of the company.[39] Students may earn college credit for their participation in the company.[39]