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 foster a diverse artistic community marked by mutual respect for the unique talents and contributions of each individual.

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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...