SRU dance major performs an original solo

Develop Your Artistic Voice

SRU Dance expands your movement vocabulary and helps you define your personal aesthetic

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SRU dance majors performs a group dance

Challenge Your Choreographic Skills

Composition classes and performance opportunities push dance students to expand their creative abilities

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SRU dance majors performs a group dance

Explore Performance as an Emotional Journey

SRU Dance mentors student/faculty research related to current and historical events

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Performances, Concerts and Guest Artists

Performances and Concerts

Mckinney Dancing
Artist Talk: Cameron McKinney

Thursday, September 19 @ 12:30 p.m.
Dance Studio Theater (Stoner West)
Pearl K. Stoner Performing Arts Complex
Admission: free to the public

Join guest artist Cameron McKinney for an informal conversation about dance-making and his dance company, Kizuna Dance.

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Thursday, September 26 @ 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Dance Studio Theater (Stoner West)
Pearl K. Stoner Performing Arts Complex
Admission: $5

An annual favorite, this hour- long concert features 60 second dances to 60 music compositions, along with visual art projections by the Art Department.

Three women preforming an exotic dance

Faculty and Guest Artist Dance Concert

Saturday, October 26 @7:00 p.m.
Miller Theatre
Performing Arts Center
Admission: $15

Featuring dances created by the SRU dance faculty and internationally known guest artists that are performed by SRU students.

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Fresh Moves Showcase

Friday, December 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturday December 7 @ 2:00 p.m.
Dance Studio Theater (Stoner West)
Pearl K. Stoner Performing Arts Complex 
Admission: $10

The latest creations by the next generation of choreographers, along with performances by Professor Jaya Mani’s bharatanatyam students.


Emerging Artists Dance Concert
Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M.
Saturday February 1, 2025 @ 2:00 P.M.
Miller Theater in the Performing Arts Center
Admission: $15
Tickets can be purchased at sru.universitytickets.com

Dancing with the SRU Stars
Thursday, March 27 @ 7:00 P.M.
Dance Studio Theater in the Pearl K. Stoner Performing Arts Complex
Admission: $5
Tickets can be purchased at sru.universitytickets.com
 

BFA Capstone Concert
Saturday, April 26, 2025 @ 2:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M.
Dance Studio Theater in the Pearl K. Stoner Performing Arts Complex
Admission: $10
Tickets can be purchased at sru.universitytickets.com

Buy tickets for all dance events here

SRU students attending live dance events are required to register and check in using the core app. 

SRU's Department of Dance produces multiple performances annually, providing students with valuable opportunities to hone their performance skills to meet the demands of the profession. Additionally, the Department of Dance annually commissions renowned guest artists to campus to teach master classes, workshops, create new works, and set historical or contemporary repertory on SRU dance majors.

Visit the SRU Deparment of Dance YouTube page to view past performances.