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George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax VA has one of the fastest growing Musical Theater programs in the area.
School of Dance
George Mason University — Fairfax, VA
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
About the program
We foster an environment for our students that is supportive and challenging. Strong dance technique, intensive theory, guest artist residencies, abundant performance and creative opportunities define the dance program at Mason. The School of Dance is acknowledged as one of the premier institutions offering professional preparation for a career in dance.
Acceptance rate
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The School of Dance at George Mason University accepts about 20 students per freshman class. The school is selective and has a 95% retention rate for dance majors.
Faculty
- Shaun Boyle Darcy
- Ethan Brown
- Lori Clark
- Christopher d'Amboise
- Kelly Crandall d'Amboise
- Rick Davis
- Erin Du
- Jena Hansen-Honeycutt
- Roger Jeffrey
- Dan Joyce
- Setarra Kennedy
- Robert Kleinendorst
- James Lepore
- Pamela Matthews
- Linda Miller
- Roxann Morgan Rowley
- Jasmil Perez
- Kathryn Pilkington
- Sheryl Pollard-Thomas
- Elizabeth "Buffy" Price
- Karen Reedy
- Caroline Rocher Barnes
- Samantha Salters
- Susan Shields
- Elizabeth Spatz
- Marjorie Summerall
- Kristina Windom
- Katherine Lopes Zukeri
Articles About George Mason University
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra to Present Music That Celebrates Love in February
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's first concert of 2025, taking place at George Mason University's Harris Theatre, is a celebration of love in all its forms in honor of Valentine's Day.
Jeremy Denk Will Perform as Soloist In Fairfax Symphony's Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and the Center for the Arts at George Mason University will co-present Jeremy Denk in concert later this month.
Fairfax Symphony Opens 2024-2025 Season With Works By Bernstein, Copland, and More
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has opened its 2024-2025 season on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 8:00 pm at George Mason University's Harris Theatre.
The College Of Visual And Performing Arts At George Mason University Announces Covid-19 Policy Update
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University announces an update to the vaccination/testing policy for audiences at the Center for the Arts in Fairfax and the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, beginning May 2, 2022.
Mason's College Of Visual & Performing Arts Announces RFP For Young Alumni Commissioning Project
George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) released today a request for proposals for the Young Alumni Commissioning Project, which provides crucial support for the artistic development of recent alumni.
Photo Flash: First Look at ARTS by George! Featuring Audra McDonald
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at George Mason University held its 14th ARTS by George!benefit Saturday, September 28, 2019.
CALARTS DANCE: EMERGENT FORMS Will Come to REDCAT in May
REDCAT will present CALARTS DANCE: EMERGENT FORMS, showcasing choreographic works by the Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance's 2026 undergraduate class at downtown Los Angeles's Walt Disney Concert Hall complex.
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2021 | George Mason University |
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