Connecticut College Department of Dance

10/31/2024

Guest artists Kendra Portier and Christina Robson are in residency Nov. 1-3 and Nov. 15-17. They will be setting a piece for the Dance Department show which is Dec. 6 & 7.

KENDRA PORTIER is a dance artist recognized for her contributions to the dance field as a choreographer, improviser, performer, and educator. Born at home, on the land of the Hopewell people, Portier has taught and performed globally from San Diego, Salzburg, Dushanbe, to Athens (Greece,Georgia, and Ohio).

CHRISTINA ROBSON is a performer, educator, and choreographer from Boston, Massachusetts. Her extensive performance career includes long term collaborations with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, David Dorfman Dance, and Sean Curran Company.

For more information about these artists:
https://www.kendraportier.com/about
https://www.gmu.edu/profiles/crobson2

10/22/2024

“Sometimes it’s the tiniest of surrenders that count”

This Saturday Connecticut College’s Company-in-Residence, David Dorfman Dance, will present “truce songs” as part of College’s onStage Guest Artist Series!

The show starts at 7:30pm, the Athey Center at Palmer Auditorium. Purchase your tickets here!
https://www.conncoll.edu/arts-culture/the-arts-at-connecticut-college/onstage-guest-artist-series/

10/17/2024

Professor of Dance Heidi Henderson worked in collaboration with Andrea N. Baldwin and Sangyoon Lee on “Monologues of Being Seen” which is opening this Friday at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design!

Read more about this ongoing project here: https://pcad.edu/gallery_exhibit/monologues-of-being-seen/

10/12/2024

Ghana Summer Abroad Highlight:

This summer five students from the dance department embarked on the Ghana study away program to immerse themselves in the embodiment of culture. Throughout this four-week program, students experienced city and village life, explored historical sites, and engaged in the community through dance and culture.

Below are some sentiments from two of the students who participated in this opportunity:

“Our trip to Ghana lives in me everyday.” - Nell Hamilton ‘26

“We are so much closer to each other than we dare to imagine, the barriers that divide us all are far weaker than they appear. With a little trust in discomfort and faith in our common humanity the magic of this world shines brighter than you would ever believe. We all live within one love.” -Sam Walker ‘26

10/02/2024

A glimpse into last week’s Faculty Works Concert: “Reveries” by Prof. Lisa Race and Guest Artist Kendra Portier.

With performances by Emilia Bruno, Bella Donatelli ‘25, David Dorfman, Samson Race Dorfman, Alexandra James, Tristan Koepke, Kendra Portier, Lisa Race, and Christina Robson.

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09/25/2024

An article featuring Professor of Dance Lisa Race in The Day!
https://www.theday.com/stage/20240922/conn-college-prof-lisa-race-premieres-a-dance-solo-inspired-by-her-late-mother/

Purchase tickets to the performance this weekend here: https://www.conncoll.edu/arts-culture/the-arts-at-connecticut-college/dance-department/

A woman sits in an armchair. Music plays and she begins to sway — just a little, as she remains seated. Eventually, she stands and moves, stiffly at first, almost as if she’s holding onto invisible fu...

09/25/2024

This Weekend! The Connecticut College Department of Dance presents a Faculty Works Concert: "Reveries" by Prof. Lisa Race and Guest Artist Kendra Portier.
Friday, September 27 at 7:30pm &
Saturday, September 28 at 2pm and 7:30pm
Myers Studio, 3rd Floor, College Center at Crozier Williams
Tickets $12; $6 Seniors; Students, CC Faculty/Staff Free
Reserve at the link below or call 860-439-ARTS.
With performances by Emilia Bruno, Bella Donatelli '25, David Dorfman, Samson Race Dorfman, Alexandra James, Tristan Koepke, Kendra Portier, Lisa Race and Christina Robson.
https://www.conncoll.edu/arts-culture/the-arts-at-connecticut-college/dance-department/

02/23/2024

Please note - the Student Works Concert is SOLD OUT both nights!

11/27/2023

The Dance Department Concert is this Friday & Saturday, Dec. 1 & 2, 2023, 7:30pm, the Athey Center at Palmer Auditorium!
Choreography by
guest artist: Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE
faculty: David Dorfman, Heidi Henderson, Lisa Race
students: Emily Brankman '26, Maddie Duval '24, Claire Lawrence '24, Jocelyn Lewis '24
Tickets at 860-439-ARTS or here:
https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/event-details.php?e=785

10/06/2023

This Fall we are welcoming prospective students to come dance with us! Our welcome days are Monday, October 10 and Monday, November 6. It's a great time to take classes, meet with faculty and current students and get a feel for what dancing here at Connecticut College is like!

09/13/2023

This weekend!

Department of Dance Faculty Works Concert: The Memory Café
A live music and dance concert featuring the compositions of Richard Schenk, Musician/Composer for Dance

Friday, September 15 & Saturday, September 16

7:30pm Myers Studio, Crozier William Student Center

Tickets: $12; Seniors: $6 Students, CC Faculty & Staff: Free

For tickets call 860-439-ARTS or visit the box office website /
https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/

The Memory Café is a friendly gathering of songs and music inspired by memories of people and places.

The evening brings together alumni, community, and current student musicians playing a variety of instruments in styles, ranging from classical to jazz to folk, and joined by guest performers from the Dance Department faculty.

Join us for a nourishing evening of musical reflection and celebration.

05/08/2023

Today! The DAN 338 Ghana TRIP Course with Prof. Shani Collins will be presenting an Afternoon of West African Dance at 4:15pm, Myers Studio. All are welcome to attend!

04/19/2023

Our senior capstone concert weekend begins this Thursday, April 20 at 7:30pm (Show A) at the Athey Center at Palmer Auditorium!
With shows Friday, April 21 at 7:30pm (Show B) and Saturday, April 22 at 2pm (Show A) and 7:30pm (Show B).

2023 Senior Capstone Concert: PATCHWORK
Show A includes choreography by senior dance majors: Moqu Alqudah, Alyssa Gutierrez, Arisa Hara, Zion Martin-Hayes, Dominique Moran, Susanna Procario-Foloey & Anna Zarzecki

Show B includes choreography by senior dance majors: Alyssa Bodmer, Catja Christensen, Dale Lippincott, Emily Moore, Lexi Robertson, Yeseri Rosa Vizcaino, Tali Sureck & Aña Woodruff

Faculty & Guest Choreography by:
Shakia Barron, Shani Collins, Lily Gelfand, Heidi Henderson & Bebe Miller

Purchase tickets in advance here! https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/

04/07/2023

Congratulations to Dale Lippincott, Susanna Procario-Foley and Moqu Alqudah! Their Honors Theses and Ammerman Project Concert this past weekend was a great success! And thank you to our wonderful faculty for their guidance throughout the process!
Photos: Sean Elliot

02/20/2023

This weekend!

Student Works Concert Friday, Feb. 24 & Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30pm, Myers Studio, at the College Center at Crozier-Williams.

with choreography by:
Moqu Alqudah '23, Sophie Barr '23 & Tali Sureck '23, Bella Donatelli '25 & Haley Lowenthal '25, Maddie Duval '24, Jocelyn Lewis '24, Zion Martin-Hayes '23, Ava Dobro '26 & Gabi Miotto Leal '26, Annabelle Breton '25, Sierra Mayoral '26, Emi O'Brien '24, Melisa Sierra '26, Anna Zarzecki '23

tickets: $12; $6 seniors
student, Connecticut College faculty & staff: free!
Purchase online https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/
or call 860-439-ARTS.

02/10/2023

Grateful for the opportunity to dance with the extraordinary Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE today!
https://www.conncoll.edu/arts-culture/performing-arts-at-connecticut-college/onstage-at-connecticut-college/guest-artist-series/

01/09/2023

12/08/2022

Today! Our end of the semester showing, a sharing of dance at 4:15pm in Myers Studio.

11/22/2022

Save the date! The Dance Department Concert is next Friday and Saturday, December 2 & 3 at 7:30pm at the Athey Center, Palmer Auditorium!
Choreography by:
Faculty: Rachel Boggia, Shawn Hove, Lisa Race and Rosemarie Roberts
Guest Artists: Jennifer Archibald and Iddi Saaka
Students: Zion Martin-Hayes '23, Tali Sureck '23 and Yeseri Rosa Vizcaino '23
Tickets at 860-439-ARTS
$12; $6 for Seniors;
Students, Conn Faculty and Staff: Free
https://www.conncoll.edu/arts-culture/performing-arts-at-connecticut-college/onstage-at-connecticut-college/dance-department/
Poster image: Sydney Bryan

11/18/2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj1Hsa1qJ2g

Dance major Moqu Alqudah '23 blends dance with technology through his work in Connecticut College's Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology. Moqu presented a...

11/18/2022

10/20/2022

Come dance with us this fall! We have our second Welcome Day for prospective students on Monday, November 7, 2022. You'll meet faculty and students, take a class and share a short excerpt of a piece you've been working on. Please visit our website to learn more about the day and for contact information. We look forward to meeting you!
https://conncoll.edu/dance/prospective-students/

10/07/2022

the chair… on a chair… chairing!!!

10/07/2022

The amazing musicians of the Dance Department accompanying Modern III/IV with Prof. David Dorfman. Our classes wouldn't be the same without them!

10/03/2022

Tonight, Monday, October 3, CT Dance Now presents: Broadening our Reach: Highlighting the creative and scholarly work of Conn College Professor of Dance Shani Collins! This is a virtual event from 6-7pm.
https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/thequicklive/