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Past Events

seven dancers bend backwards on a dark stage
Apr. 21 – Apr. 22, 2023

Featuring choreography by Yoshito Sakuraba and Julian Llanos, Polka by acclaimed modern dance choreographer Mark Morris, excerpts from the classical ballet Don Quixote, student works, and more. Reserve free tickets. 

 

Heidi Latsky

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performs works selected from the current repertory by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, including a special appearance by the Heidi Latsky Dance Company. Tickets are free but must be reserved.

Three dancers onstage support a fourth dancer who is leaning back.
Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m. – Nov. 19, 2022

The Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents three programs of new choreography by guest choreographers Mike Tyus and Amy Hall Garner, as well as faculty and student works. This is a free but ticketed event, reservations required.

poster for the film "Balanchine's Classroom" by Connie Hochman showing two photos of choreographer George Balanchine, one of him instructing a dancer and another of him facing the camera, plus a quote from him that says "I don't want dancers who love to dance...I want dancers who NEED to dance.

George Balanchine was one of the most influential 20th century choreographers. Released in September 2021, this film includes newly discovered archival footage of Balanchine and his dancers. Director Connie Hochman will lead a Q&A following the film. Campus community only, please.

Two dancers dressed in black perform choreography by Kirven Boyd
Apr. 14, 7:00 p.m. – Apr. 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

VRDT performs new works by Guest Choreographers Desmond Richardson and Kirven Douthit-Boyd, classical ballet by Marius Petipa, Untitled by Guest Choreographer Jennifer Archibald, new student works, and faculty works selected from the current repertoire. This is a free but ticketed event. 

Battery Dance Company

A performance of works selected from the current repertory by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, including a special appearance by the Battery Dance Company. Tickets are free but must be reserved.