Dance Program News

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    Dance Alum Claudia-Lynn Rightmire is Asking: What Grounds You?

    By Claudia-Lynn Rightmire and Cathy Nicoli

    As an undergraduate student, Claudia-Lynn Rightmire* was interested in learning about EVERYTHING – so it didn’t surprise us that she is now a multidisciplinary artist working across dance, writing

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    Dance Theatre Company – 2024 Fall Concert!

    By Cathy Nicoli

    December 5, 6, 7 at 7:30 p.m. & December 8 at 2:00 p.m. Buy Tickets This concert is especially exciting since we are premiering two pieces by sophomores, Holly Grenier and Holly Saunders. Both of

  • January 31, 6 – 8pm: Dance Theatre Company Auditions, Performing Arts Center Dance Studio

    Spring 2024 – Sneak-Peek!

    By Cathy Nicoli

    We welcome you to join the Dance and Performance Studies program for the following events!

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    Alumnus Jessica Taddeo: A Quintessential Arts and Humanities Success Story

    by Cathy Nicoli

    RWU Dance & Performance Studies Program is thrilled to share the good news that one of our graduates: dancer, choreographer, philosopher, political activist, writer – Jessica Taddeo '23 – was recently published in the journal The Dancer Citizen, Issue 17: Combine, Craft and Create: Centering Work at the Edges.

  • RWU Dance Theatre Company Auditions

    Dance Theatre Company News

    By Cathy Nicoli

    Fall semester is about to start! That means Dance Theatre Company Auditions are coming up fast! Though a requirement for Dance majors, all RWU dancers are welcome! Dance in works by internationally renowned guest artists, faculty, and student choreographers – all while getting credit for your passion and training with your dance family!