Events 2009-2010
Jody Sperling/Time Lapse Dance in Summer Harvest
September 5, Saturday, 8:00 pm.
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall. No reservations.
Dance, with lighting by David Ferri, presents choreography from their Vassar summer residency. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis. For info call (845) 437-7470.
Auspices: The Department of Dance, and The Jeanne Periolat Czula Fund and Endowment
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its First Showings '09-'10
Friday, October 9, 7:00 pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Faculty and student pieces as well as ballet and modern dance repertoire. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info: call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
"Dancing for Balanchine"
Tuesday, October 13, 8:30 pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Merrill Ashley will discuss her years with George Balanchine in her role as a Principal dancer with New York City Ballet. A brief reception follows in the south gallery of Kenyon. This event is part of a two-day residency with Merrill Ashley. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info: call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
Auspices: The Department of Dance, the American Culture Program, the Women's Studies Program, The Office of The Dean of the Faculty, Athletics/Life Fitness Program, the Art Department, and The Jeanne Periolat Czula Fund and Endowment.
Master Class with Merrill Ashley
Wednesday, October 14, 1:30pm
Kenyon Hall, Studio I, by invitation only.
Ms. Ashley will teach a Master Class in ballet technique, 1:30-3pm. This event is part of a two-day residency with Merrill Ashley.
Auspices: The Department of Dance, the American Culture Program, the Women's Studies Program, The Office of The Dean of the Faculty, Athletics/Life Fitness Program, the Art Department, and The Jeanne Periolat Czula Fund and Endowment.
Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble
Sunday, November 8, 3pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
The Dance Theatre of Harlem Ensemble will present a matinee performance. A brief reception with the dancers follows the performance in the south gallery of Kenyon. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info: call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
Auspices: The Department of Dance, the Africana Studies Program, the American Culture Program, the Women's Studies Program, The Office of The Dean of the Faculty, Athletics/Fitness Program, the Art Department, and The Jeanne Periolat Czula Fund and Endowment.
Final Showings '09-'10.
Thursday, November 19, 8:00pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its Final Showings '09-'10. Included will be faculty and student pieces as well as repertoire by George Balanchine, David Berkey, and Doris Humphrey. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
Final Showings '09-'10.
Thursday, November 20, 8:00pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its Final Showings '09-'10. Included will be faculty and student pieces as well as repertoire by George Balanchine, David Berkey, and Doris Humphrey. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
Final Showings '09-'10.
Thursday, November 21, 8:00pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its Final Showings '09-'10. Included will be faculty and student pieces as well as repertoire by George Balanchine, David Berkey, and Doris Humphrey. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
A-semester Showings
Wednesday, December 9, 8:00pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall, no reservations.
The Department of Dance A-semester Showings including Independent Studies, Compositions, and pieces from A-semester coursework. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis. For info call (845) 437-7470.
Modfest
Friday, February 5, 8:00pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its Modfest performance as a part of the annual festival offered by the Department of Music for new music, art, dance, film, and literature. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
28th Annual Bardavon Opera House Gala
Saturday, February 27, 8:00 pm
Bardavon Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its 28th Annual Bardavon Opera House Gala. Included will be faculty and student pieces as well as repertoire by George Balanchine, David Berkey, and Doris Humphrey. Tickets ($9) are available at Vassar College at the Info Center in Main Building, or the Vassar College Dance office in Kenyon Hall. Tickets ($11) are also available through Ticketmaster (845) 454-3388
28th Annual Bardavon Opera House Gala
Sunday, February 28, 3:00 pm
Bardavon Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents its 28th Annual Bardavon Opera House Gala. Included will be faculty and student pieces as well as repertoire by George Balanchine, David Berkey, and Doris Humphrey. Tickets ($9) are available at Vassar College at the Info Center in Main Building or the Vassar College Dance office in Kenyon Hall. Tickets ($11) are also available through Ticketmaster (845) 454-3388
All Parents Weekend
Saturday, April 10, 3:00 pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre's All Parents Weekend performance will include faculty and student pieces, as well as ballet and modern dance repertoire. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
All Parents Weekend
Saturday, April 10, 4:30 pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre's All Parents Weekend performance will include faculty and student pieces, as well as ballet and modern dance repertoire. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
The Griot Dance
Friday, April 16, 8:00 pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
The Griot Dance, a performance work conceived by Professor Steve Rooks, Department of Dance, is an extended dance work informed by the culture and music of Africa. The central movement is "Notes from Zambia," a visual travelogue based on Rooks' 2008 mission/humanitarian trip to Lusaka, Zambia.
Guest performances by Kathy Wildberger, The Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre, the Ad Deum Company of Houston, Texas, and the dancers from the Ailey School in New York. For reservations write to: dancetix@vassar.edu. For info call (845) 437-7470. Note: seating is on a first come first served basis.
This work was made possible in part by Lucy Maynard Salmon Research Fund.
Spring Showcase
Monday, May 3, 8:00 pm
The Frances Daly Fergusson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall
The Department of Dance Spring Showcase sponsors a bouquet of new creations, studies and dance projects completed in the B-semester.
Note: no reservations; seating is on a first come first served basis. For info call (845) 437-7470.
For more information, please check back regularly or call the Dance Office at (845) 437-7470
