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Featured Events

  • Artist dancing, wearing all black

    Dr. Hye-Won Hwang’s Introductory Contact Improvisation workshop for movers of all levels

    The Movement Matters Masterclass series welcomes dance artist Dr. Hye-Won Hwang’s Introductory Contact Improvisation workshop for movers of all levels.
    In this dance class students will explore a set of basic techniques of contact improvisation such as sensing, touching, partial weight-sharing, and spontaneous responding that promote movement awareness, intercultural dialogue, and community building. 

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public
  • West African Dance and Drum Class

    A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
    Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

    Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!

    No credit. Attend one or all classes!

    Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM

    Middlebury College

    Open to the Public
  • Black and white image of two dancers

    Movement Matters series welcomes: Dance Tramp’s TERRESTRIALS: life on the ground

    This dance performance event features three original works by UVM Professor Paul Besaw, in collaboration with an amazing team of musicians and dancers: Julian Barnett, Clare Byrne, Julie Peoples-Clark, Hye-Won Hwang, Matt LaRocca, D. Thomas Toner, Avi Waring, and Willow Wonder.

    The works: To the Earth, The Un-Earthers, and Groundlings fit loosely together in an exploration of the macro and the micro of life on Earth – the beauty and wonder of the planet, the trials and obstacles of so many of its people, and individual day-to-day challenges and triumphs.

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

    Open to the Public
  • poster with a ballet dancer at a barre and text about the classes

    Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Spring. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.
    Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended.
    Use this link to register

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public
  • Being in the Body: Movement Workshop with Maree ReMalia

    As educators, researchers, and members of a fast-paced college community, we often work in static positions that can inhibit our creativity and sense of connection with others. This workshop aims to open up new ways to be in our bodies alone and together. Visiting movement artist Maree ReMalia, who has worked with faculty, staff and students across the disciplines at Middlebury to rave reviews, will facilitate. No particular experience with movement is needed.

    Chateau Grand Salon

    Closed to the Public
  • poster with a ballet dancer at a barre and text about the classes

    Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Spring. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.
    Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended.
    Use this link to register

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public
  • West African Dance and Drum Class

    A rich taste of African culture that provides amazing, vigorous, high energy, and powerful movement. Let the beat of the drum move your body. Participants will learn songs, rhythms, dances, and culture as we embark on a journey of dances from the African diaspora.
    Class is accompanied by live musicians to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

    Open to students, faculty, staff and community members age 13 and up!

    No credit. Attend one or all classes!

    Mondays 5:00 to 6:30 PM

    Middlebury College

    Open to the Public
  • poster with a ballet dancer at a barre and text about the classes

    Beginner/Intermediate Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Spring. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.
    Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended.
    Use this link to register

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public
  • The artist dancing

    Movement Matters Masterclass: Chavi Bansal's Intro to Payatt Movement for All Movers

    Mahaney Arts Center, Dance Theatre

    In this class, students will delve into the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu and its profound impact on various movement and healing practices across Asia, as well as its influence on modern dance forms. Rooted in the rich heritage of Kerala, Kalaripayattu has deeply influenced diverse Asian dance traditions, enriching movement practices across cultures. In this class, students explore the synergy between Kalaripayattu and contemporary dance, enhancing agility, speed, and expressiveness through fluid and dynamic movements.

    Mahaney Arts Center

    Open to the Public
  • poster with a ballet dancer at a barre and text about the classes

    Intermediate/Advanced Ballet with Barbara Doyle-Wilch

    Ballet returns to the Dance Department this Spring. Classical Ballet technique in traditional ballet class structure. No pointe shoes, please.
    Each session is open to a maximum of 20 participants. PE credit is available for attendance at 8 classes. Previous dance experience in any form is recommended.
    Use this link to register

    Mahaney Arts Center Dance Studio

    Closed to the Public

General Event Information

All events listed are open to the public and are FREE unless otherwise indicated. For further information, call 802-443-3136. Join the MAC’s electronic mailing list



Tickets and information available at the Box Offices:

Mahaney Arts Center and McCullough Student Center

802-443-MIDD (6433)

Complimentary Ticket Policy

Before each show, Box Office Manager Leeeza Robbins emails everyone in a dance or theatre class so they can order comps in advance. Complimentary tickets are NOT available on the day of the performance.

Everyone enrolled in a dance or theatre class, as well as dance majors, may get a total of one comp ticket for each program-sponsored performance.

If a student is participating in a dance, they can get a total of two tickets.

Tickets are NOT cumulative—each student can receive only up to two tickets per show, no matter their involvement.

The only exception is if the student is doing their senior work; Leeeza will work with the student directly for up to four (4) tickets per performance.

If the student has any questions about the policy, email the Box Office Manager Leeeza Robbins at robbinsl@middlebury.edu.

Middlebury Performing Arts Series

The Dance Department works closely with Middlebury’s Performing Arts Series (PAS), Vermont’s longest-running performance series. In addition to sharing our spaces, PAS brings notable dance artists to campus who often join our classes and interact with our students and faculty.