Dance

Shenandoah’s dance programs provide the academic and professional preparation demanded by a wide variety of careers. The Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees are designed for you — the highly-motivated, pre-professional dancer who is seeking a career as a concert performer, choreographer or dance educator. The Bachelor of Arts program is designed for dancers who are interested in a broad general education while continuing their dance studies.

You will be immersed in the art from the moment you arrive on campus. The intimate conservatory approach at Shenandoah provides a focused environment for study, while the supportive atmosphere encourages your individual growth and creativity.

Graduates from Shenandoah work on Broadway, in regional theatres, on national and international tours, and on cruise ships.

All degree programs present the opportunity to develop creative and production skills while enriching philosophical and theoretical perspectives in close, mentoring relationships with the dance faculty.

Shenandoah Conservatory students dance a wide repertoire of artistic styles and techniques. They perform in original choreography created by faculty and internationally recognized guest artists. New works choreographed by students are performed both on campus and in a wide variety of touring opportunities, including professional showcases in Washington, D.C., and New York City.

Dance Ensemble

Guest Choreographer and Dancer Katie Vickers Presents ‘Survival in Ruins’

October 11, 2024

Special guest choreographer and dancer Katie Vickers presented “Survival in Ruins” on Thursday, Oct. 3, and Friday, Oct. 4, in Shingleton Dance Space. This unique performance and memoir tells the story of the interconnectedness of life, reflected in ... Continue Reading Guest Choreographer and Dancer Katie…

Frias Teaches Dance Technique and Choreography as Artist-in-Residence This Fall

September 20, 2024

The Shenandoah Conservatory Dance Division welcomes Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance Ruddy A. Frias, B.F.A., as its guest artist-in-residence this fall. Dance students will have the opportunity to learn the Horton technique, elements of vogue, ... Continue Reading Frias Teaches Dance Technique and…

Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant from Mid Atlantic Arts for Collaborative Project with Sweet Honey in the Rock®

August 30, 2024

Shenandoah Conservatory has received $7,000 in grant support from Mid Atlantic Arts in support of a collaborative university and community project with the Grammy-nominated African American vocal ensemble, Sweet Honey in the Rock®. The grant is part ... Continue Reading Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant…

Smallwood ’23 Joins Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Faculty

Michaela Smallwood ’23 (Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Bachelor of Science in Sociology) is joining the faculty at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in Hagerstown, Maryland, as a theatre adjunct in dance, teaching jazz, precision jazz, ballet and tap ... Continue Reading Smallwood ’23 Joins Barbara Ingram…

Myers ’22 Performs in MDP’s ‘American Jukebox’ at Busch Gardens

Cassidy Myers ’22 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance) performed in the Matt Davenport Production (MDP) of “American Jukebox: Summer Remix” this summer at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. The show features a variety of music genres from the 1960s ... Continue Reading Myers ’22 Performs in MDP’s…

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement marked a major milestone in the lives of many who were in attendance at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics and Events on May 18. For two families, the event called for double the celebration. Not only did ... Continue Reading Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice…

Caring and Accomplished

Active as performers, choreographers and educators who bring their talents to showcases and guest engagements around the world (Taiwan, Columbia, Germany, Spain, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Italy, France and England)

Emphasis on teaching technical excellence and stylistically diverse performance artistry
Nurture intelligent physical practice, creativity and collaboration with music and theatre divisions
Devoted to providing students with professional opportunities across the nation and around the world

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Dance Programs

Dance at Shenandoah

Dance News

Guest Choreographer and Dancer Katie Vickers Presents ‘Survival in Ruins’

Frias Teaches Dance Technique and Choreography as Artist-in-Residence This Fall

Shenandoah Conservatory Awarded $7,000 Grant from Mid Atlantic Arts for Collaborative Project with Sweet Honey in the Rock®

Dance Alumni

Smallwood ’23 Joins Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Faculty

Myers ’22 Performs in MDP’s ‘American Jukebox’ at Busch Gardens

Shenandoah University’s 2024 Commencement Twice As Special For Two SU Families

Dance Faculty

Caring and Accomplished

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