Dance Studies Program
The Mission of The Dance Studies Program is to offer opportunities for students to develop excellence in creative, performance, and scholarly pursuits at our liberal arts college. We strive to provide a diverse learning environment to prepare students for an increasing multicultural society and interconnected world.
Important Links
Words from Current Dance Students and Alumni
Brynn Davie, Class of 2017
Dance is an extremely important and unique area of study on the Geneseo campus because it encompasses students with diverse majors and interests. All of the dancers, professors and great artists combine their areas of expertise...
Michael Reed, Class of 2017
During my freshman year here at Geneseo, I was lightheartedly encouraged to take part in GDE after a performance at Orchesis. This encouragement came from many students that were a part of the organization...
Emily Wagner, Class of 2014
I know that without a doubt having a dance minor has helped me to reach my goals beyond Geneseo, and it has given me a skill set that I will carry onto whatever I pursue next. All dance courses -- technique, history, kinesiology, composition -- as well as dance rehearsals teach you to think critically and creatively...
Upcoming Events
Rochester Fringe Festival
Geneseo Dance Ensemble performing at the Fall 2018 Rochester Fringe Festival!
Rochester Fringe Festival Information
Lyric Theater: Main Stage | September 22, 2018 2:15pm
Geneseo Dance Ensemble
Features New Choreography by Students Artists
Geneseo Dance Ensemble, November 21-24, 2019 Information
Alice Austin Theatre | November 21-24, 2019 7:30 PM (Sunday at 2:00 PM)
Geneseo Dance Ensemble
Featuring New Choreography by Guest Artists
Featuring New Choreography by Dance Studies Faculty
Geneseo Dance Ensemble, February 27 - March 1 Information
Alice Austin Theatre | February 27 - March 1, 2020 7:30 PM (Sunday at 2:00 PM)
Honors & Awards
Broomfield Brings Talents to Geneseo Through SUNY Faculty Diversity Program
Mark Broomfield, assistant professor of dance studies at SUNY Geneseo and a 1994 alumnus of the college, is among five SUNY faculty members who received support this year through SUNY's Faculty Diversity Program, designed to assist campuses with the recruitment, retention and promotion of outstanding scholars from different backgrounds.