Spring: Dance Innovations

Come and see two distinct programs of new works created and performed by the Mason Dance Company on April 26 and 27.

Spring: Studio Series

Don't miss the last performance of the year in a showcase of new dances created and performed by the Mason Dance Company.

Perform. Create. Innovate.

At Mason you will connect with leading choreographers of our time, train with world-class faculty, explore your creativity and prepare to lead the future in our field.

Work With Important Artists of Our Time.

Recent guest artists include Kyle Abraham, Rena Butler, DanceWorks Chicago, and so many more.

Artist-in-Residence, Kyle Abraham

MacArthur Genius Award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham Leads Events Across Campus and the Community.

Physical Demands of Dance

Mason researchers from the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the College of Education and Human Development study physical and mental demands on collegiate dancers.

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Highlights from the Dance Company Gala 2024

Spring is in the Air!

Spring is in bloom across campus, and our School of Dance is in full creative swing with a robust performance and academic season. Please be sure to join us and witness choreography presented and performed by our talented dance majors during Dance Innovations, the Studio Series and the Informal Showcase. Next up…celebrating our class of 2024 as they prepare to fly!

 

Mason School of Dance student Ella from Washington State.
Ella, Washington

Ella is from Washington state and will be graduating with a BFA in Dance. Many of Ella’s “favorite memories are taking class with the rest of 24. I love the random dance parties, singalongs during ballet, and cheering each other on!”

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Odin is from Virginia and will be graduating with a BFA in Dance. Odin’s favorite memory from the past four years is “traveling with the Mason fam to places like California performing a piece by faculty member Shaun D’Arcy and in New York performing a piece by faculty member Christopher d’Amboise. They made all the trips worth it."

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Mason School of Dance student Natalia from Florida
Natalia, Florida

Natalia is from Florida and will be graduating with a BFA in Dance. Natalia’s favorite memory from the past four years is “hot seats in Senior synthesis. This is when our whole class got even closer than before, which I didn’t think was possible.”

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