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Vassar College

Department of Dance

Department of Dance

124 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, New York 12604
845.437.7470
Admissions@Vassar.edu

Degrees offered

Non-major, elective courses

About the program

The Dance Department at Vassar is strongly committed to the arts and nurtures a vibrant community that enables students to combine their passion for dance with their intellectual pursuits. We strive to share our joy of dance while creating a welcoming environment that fosters innovation, excellence and inclusion. The department welcomes dancers of all levels, offering beginner to advanced courses in modern, ballet, hip-hop, and jazz techniques in addition to improvisation, composition, and movement analysis. There are extensive performance and choreographic opportunities available to students; Dance Department showcases, Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre, and numerous student-run dance organizations hold concerts throughout the year.

Acceptance rate

While Vassar College's overall acceptance rate is around 18%

Faculty

Howard Kilik Adjunct Artist in Dance Julian Llanos Adjunct Instructor in Dance Miriam Mahdaviani Lecturer in Dance John Meehan Professor and Chair of Dance on the Frances D. Fergusson Chair and Director of Vassar Repertory Dance Theater Daniel Pressler Adjunct Artist in Dance Stephen M. Rooks Professor of Dance Leslie I. Partridge Sachs Visiting Instructor in Dance and Drama

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists

CUNY Dance Initiative Unveils 2025–26 Awarded Artists

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 23, 2025

The CUNY Dance Initiative, an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses and beyond, revealed the awarded artists for its 2025-26 cycle.

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Adds To Its Board Of Directors

Dance Theatre Of Harlem Adds To Its Board Of Directors

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 16, 2024

Dance Theatre of Harlem has revealed new additions to its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership team with diverse expertise to further its mission in promoting dance and arts education.

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists

CUNY Dance Initiative Reveals 2024–25 Awarded Artists

by Stephi Wild — June 26, 2024

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), an expansive program providing New York City choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on CUNY campuses, has announced the awarded artists for its 2024–25 cycle.

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