Dance

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Current Events

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“Why We Are”

Apr. 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

A performance of original dance works by four Vassar seniors. Reserve free tickets.

Past Events

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Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre Spring Concert

Apr. 11, 7:00 p.m. – Apr. 13, 2024

The Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre will premiere a new full-company work by Bessie Award-winning choreographer Soleymane Badolo, plus an exciting new dance by Hip-Hop Instructor Julian Llanos, and more! There is a waiting list for tickets. Please arrive at Keynon Hall at 6:30 p.m. to join the list and we will do our best to accommodate.

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Battery Dance Works-In-Progress Performance

Mar. 21, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

Immerse yourself in the dynamic journey of movement as Battery Dance unveils two new pieces crafted during their transformative three-week residency at Vassar College in March 2024.

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Dance Performance: Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre

Feb. 2, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

MODfest 2024

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performs works selected from the current repertory by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, including a special appearance by Baye and Asa Dance Company. This is a free but ticketed event; however, reservations for general seating are required and are available online.

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Reciprocal Visions: Reimagining the Dance Performance by Camryn Spero ’24

Jan. 25, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

MODfest 2024

Challenging the separation between performers and spectators, Reciprocal Visions re-situates who is viewing whom in the dance performance space. Dancers, as forms of embodied art, are themselves responsive to their environment in ways similar to how audiences react to the performance.

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Winter Dance Performance

Dec. 8, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

A special dance performance presenting works by VRDT, Battery Dance, and original works created for Dancing to Connect, a collaboration between Vassar and Poughkeepsie High School students.

Campus community only, please.

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Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre—Fall Showings

Nov. 16, 7:00 p.m. – Nov. 18, 2023

Three programs of new choreography by guest choreographers Janice Rosario and Shannon Gillen, a repertory work by legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins, as well as faculty and student works. A free but ticketed event.

Portrait of Ray Cook

Tribute to Ray Cook

Oct. 13, 2023, 6:30 p.m.

Ray Cook was a widely admired Professor of Dance who passed away earlier this year. Spoken tributes, photos, video, and a performance by current Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre dancers. Light reception to follow.

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PHILADANCO!

Oct. 7, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

The Department of Dance, the Africana Studies Program, and the Office of the Dean of Faculty present a performance by the Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!). This is a free but ticketed event; reservations required.

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and many beautiful things

Apr. 28, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Choreographed by Vassar seniors Lily Gee, Danielle Lomi, Olivia Gotsch, and Zoe Muller.