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Artist Talk with Omari Wiles: Vogue Fem Residency

Sponsored by:
Performing Arts Series and Dance
Come and Listen to New York-based Dancer and Choreographer Omari Wiles as he shares his Dance journey and experience in the Ballroom community. Wiles began his training in West African dance as a child, and himself learning, training and falling in love with other styles such as Hip-Hop, House, Modern, Jazz, and Vogue. Wiles has had the opportunity to work with many artists, featuring his range of dance. His choreography has been featured with Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, John Legend, Jidenna, and Rashaad Newsome, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and many more.

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Open to the Public

New Directions Arts Festival: Meet & Greet

Sponsored by:
Provost's Office, Studio Art, Arts Council, Dance, Music, and Theatre
Join us for cider and cookies and meet the faculty and students of the New Directions Arts Festival. The Festival is an interdisciplinary performance with music, dance, visual art, and theatre, led by Dr. Matthew Evan Taylor (Music), Michelle Leftheris (Studio Art), Laurel Jenkins (Dance) and Michole Biancosino (Theatre).

Mahaney Arts Center Lower Lobby

Open to the Public

Faculty Dance Concert

Sponsored by:
Dance
An evening of works from the Dance Department Faculty including Michael Abbatiello, Christal Brown, Meshi Chavez, Laurel Jenkins and Lida Winfield. 

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

$15/$10/$8/$5
Open to the Public
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New Directions Spring Arts Festival: Student Faculty "Happening"

Sponsored by:
Provost's Office, Studio Art, Arts Council, Dance, Music, and Theatre
An interdisciplinary performance with music, dance, visual art, and theatre. Student participants from will be featured from these classes: Intro to Dance, First Year Seminar: Collaborating Across the Arts, Digital Studio, Acting 1, Collaborative Improvisation, and How To Improvise. Led by Dr. Matthew Evan Taylor (Music), Michelle Leftheris (Studio Art), Laurel Jenkins (Dance) and Michole Biancosino (Theatre).

Mahaney Arts Center Dance Theatre

Free
Open to the Public

Dance Department - Commencement 2023 Remarks and Awards

Sponsored by:
Dance
Remarks & awards for graduating seniors and their guests at 5:15 p.m. in Seeler Studio Theatre during the joint reception ongoing from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the upper lobby of the Mahaney Arts Center.

Mahaney Arts Center Seeler Studio Theatre

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African Drum and Dance Class

Sponsored by:
Dance
Open to Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Members Ages 13 & Up All levels welcome!

Focusing on the high energy and powerful nature of West African dance.
Class is accompanied by live musicians, to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center

Open to the Public
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African Drum and Dance Class

Sponsored by:
Dance
Open to Students, Faculty, Staff and Community Members Ages 13 & Up All levels welcome!

Focusing on the high energy and powerful nature of West African dance.
Class is accompanied by live musicians, to help participants understand the communication between the music and the dance.

Wilson Hall, McCullough Student Center

Open to the Public