NC State Dance Program

10/06/2023

You don't want to miss this master class! ❤️✨José Velasquez will lead a hip-hop class TONIGHT, Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. that will cover the basics of bouncing and rocking and how they apply to different steps from old to new school.

Dancers will explore different rhythms, patterns, and concepts to expand on creativity and find freedom in movement. The class will conclude with a freestyle cypher to allow students to apply what they learned in class.

⭐ Master Classes are free and open to all NC State students, faculty, and staff. Space is limited, and preregistration is required.

Register now at https://buff.ly/3PFuQgl.

02/28/2023

Looking for a fun way to take a study break and get moving? We have the perfect way for you to destress!

This Thursday at 5:45 pm, join Joan Nicholas-Walker for a master class that will combine elements of traditional and contemporary modern with jazz techniques. The class will include floor work, body isolations and sweeping across-the-floor combinations.

Register and learn more with the link in our bio!

02/21/2023

As Zena Rommett said, "Listen to learn, learn to listen." This Thursday at 5:45, join Alexandra Burchette as she leads a class on Zena Romney Floor-Barre Technique® 🤩❤️

This class is for movers of all kinds and is wonderful for injury prevention and rehabilitation. You will leave the studio standing taller, with a deeper understanding of your own body and its potential.

Learn more at the link in our profile!

01/16/2023

Join Sara Roe, former student, former dancer for and current student for an intermediate ballet master class Thursday January 26 at 5:45. Open to the NC State community. Link to register in our bio!

01/09/2023

What an amazing weekend and the semester hasn’t even started yet! Thank you to and .dest for creating two incredible pieces for the State Dance Company. It was an honor to work with both of you. Check out their pieces in the concert April 6-7.
*special side note taught when she was in high school ❤️

12/23/2022

ICYMI, the application for our Research and Creative Activity Grant is now open! This funding can be used to support student choreography through research, costuming, sets, and props, as well as performances of student works off-campus in concerts, festivals, events, and the like. Learn more and apply at https://buff.ly/3BHCwZ0.

12/21/2022

May your holidays be merry and bright—and full of a lot of pep! 😉

12/19/2022

It's all in the details. ✨ So much work goes into each of our performances, and we're so lucky to have such an incredible team to pull it all off! Be sure to save the date for our Panoramic Dance Project Concert, March 23–24, 2023.

12/12/2022

Happy Holidays, everyone! We look forward to connecting with you when we return in January.

If you're considering making an end-of-the-year contribution to your favorite performing arts programs, we'd love for you to choose the "Dance Program Enhancement Fund". More details are available at https://buff.ly/3UCUfrs. 🐺

12/08/2022

🚨 Attention NC State Students! 🚨
In order to support dance students’ research and choreography projects, we invite you to apply for one time funding not to exceed $500, as part of our Research and Creative Activity Grant. Learn more and get the link to apply at https://buff.ly/3UAFx4i!

In order to support dance students’ research and choreography projects, we invite you to apply for one time funding not to exceed $500.

12/07/2022

Did you know that our Spring 2023 Masterclass Series schedule is already open? Yes, you can make your plans now to join in for Ballet, Commercial Dance, Hula Hoop Dance, and even more at https://buff.ly/3Be57VG. See you soon, dancers!

12/01/2022

A behind-the-scenes moment! A lot goes into our performances—including glam! ✨

11/29/2022

Sad you missed our fall concert? Well, you're in luck, because we're doing another one in the spring! You won't want to miss our Panoramic Dance Project Concert on March 23 and 24, 2023, at 7 p.m. in Stewart Theatre, featuring a range of dance styles. Get more details at https://buff.ly/3geraEx!

11/25/2022

Are you signed up for our monthly newsletter? We typically email you once a month with a variety of opportunities for beginner through advanced dancers to experience dance on campus, including free dance master classes, dance classes for credit, student performances, professional guest artists shows, and other special dance events. Subscribe now at https://buff.ly/3OcX68X!

11/21/2022

Save the date for our Panoramic Dance Project Concert on March 23 and 24, 2023, in Stewart Theatre! This exciting performance will feature a range of dance styles, including modern, contemporary, hip-hop, house, African, and movement of the diaspora. Tickets coming soon!

11/20/2022

11/19/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended our Fall Concert! It was an absolute pleasure performing for you. See you in the spring!

11/17/2022

Senior Spotlight: Olivia Prevost
Olivia Prevost is a senior studying nutrition science and minoring in dance. This will be her fifth year with Panoramic Dance Project and has done multiple Independent Studies to choreograph for fall and spring dance concerts. Off campus, Olivia teaches high school dance students at a local studio, focusing mainly on modern, jazz, and hip hop.

Olivia will be performing tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Stewart Theatre for the Dance Program Fall Concert. You can purchase tickets online (https://buff.ly/3g9oGY9) or at the door. We hope to see you tonight for an evening of dance at NC State!

11/16/2022

This is your last chance to get tickets to our Fall Concert Nov. 17 + 18 at Stewart Theatre! This event will include choreography by guest artists and student choreographers performed by Panoramic Dance Project, State Dance Company, and Independent Study in Dance students. Get your last-minute tickets ASAP at https://buff.ly/3haBflP!

11/14/2022

We can't wait for our Panoramic Dance Project rehearsal director (and NC State alumni!), Alexandra Burchette, to showcase her work in progress at our Fall Concert Nov. 17-18! Burchette is a former P*P member who graduated from NC State with a BS in Textile Technology and a focus in Textile Design.

Get tickets to see it for yourself at https://buff.ly/3T496Kz!

11/10/2022

We're so excited to have seven works by student choreographers (Evanna Edward, Emma Callicutt, Olivia Prevost, Drew Chavis, Madison Kotyra, Kara Pawlowski, Rachel Morris, and Taiylor Wade) in our Fall Concert Nov. 17-18!

A member of the Lumbee tribe, Drew Chavis will be using her solo to bring attention to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement, while Taiylor Wade’s piece is an exploration of the perception of femininity in contrast with the performance of femininity. Additionally, In a group piece, Rachel Morris explores how different Enneagram types can affect one another.

Get tickets to the concert to see these wonderful performances at https://buff.ly/3UpjMEU!

11/08/2022

There's still time to sign up for our 2022 Fall Master Class tomorrow! You won't want to miss Movement Is Necessary With David Dorfman and Company, which will explore how to dance through life with each other safely and with magical risk appropriate for the occasion. Learn more and register now before it's too late at https://buff.ly/3DwtkXP!

11/07/2022

We had a great time performing at Red & White Night last week. Thank you to everyone who came out. Go Pack! 🐺

11/06/2022

T-minus three days until our Fall 2022 Master Class! Our last Master Class of the semester, Movement Is Necessary With David Dorfman Dance and Company, will take place Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

During the class, Dorfman will teach the importance of moving our bodies—in any way, shape, or form. By employing improvisation combined with choreographed sequences, dancers of all ages and experiences can find joy and discovery in this workshop.

Register now at https://buff.ly/3zImOfs!

11/03/2022

Don't miss our final Master Class of the semester! Register now for Movement Is Necessary With David Dorfman Dance and Company from 4:30 until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9.

More about the class... For David Dorfman Dance’s newest creation, (A)Way Out of My Body, movement of our precious bodies—in any way, shape or form—becomes all important. In our unpredictable world, filled with daily obstacles of all kinds, how do we navigate toward positive change, resilience and empathic behavior? Our answer is to dance through life with each other safely and with magical risk appropriate for the occasion. We need to move in new directions — discover paths we have only dreamt of. By employing improvisation combined with choreographed sequences, dancers of all ages and experiences can find joy and discovery in this workshop. We will have fun.

Learn more and register at https://buff.ly/3Ukg1Ai.

11/02/2022

Have you gotten your tickets for our Fall Concert on Nov. 17 and 18? Don't wait! Purchase yours today at https://buff.ly/3Tw7Ctg.

11/01/2022

Choreographers Spotlight: The Fall Concert on Nov. 17 and 18 will include two pieces performed by the Panoramic Dance Project, including one by L.A-based CONTRA-TIEMPO, and a work in progress by current PDP rehearsal director, Alexandra Burchette!

Learn more about our Fall Concert and purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/3MGjWoF.

10/31/2022

We hope you have a boo-tiful Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2022

Join us in wishing luck to dance faculty members Autumn Mist Belk and Tara Z. Mullins, along with Associate Medical Director of Campus Health, Courtney Hinton, who are presenting at the annual IADMS - International Association for Dance Medicine & Science in Limerick, Ireland, this weekend!

They are conducting a workshop titled “Breath control for health and efficiency in dance technique and performance” and are attending four days' worth of presentations, panels, performances, and workshops. We can't wait to hear about what they have learned! Learn more at https://buff.ly/3D7M2WI.

10/27/2022

During our Fall Concert on Nov. 17 and 18, The State Dance Company will premiere a piece choreographed by local artist Davian “D.J.” Robinson who lost his sight as a child. Robinson’s work explores dance beyond the visual dimension and brings attention to the need to make dance more accessible and inclusive.

We are excited to have Robinson working on this with our students and we cannot wait for you to see it. Learn more about our Fall Concert and purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/3D9kuA3.