Tufts Dance

04/27/2021

Class registration for the Fall 21 semester starts tomorrow❗❗❗ We can't believe how fast this semester has went. What dance classes are you taking 🤔🤔

Thinking about taking a dance class but don't know what to take? Then take a look at our class list for Fall 2021! Happy Advising Period!!!

04/27/2021

Fall 2021 Dance Opportunity❗❗❗

For the Fall 2021 semester, the Tufts Dance Program is delighted to be hosting two choreographic commissions by guest artists, Geneviève Du Paul and Ian Berg, to be performed as part of our Fall 2021 Dance Concert in late November. Geneviève is planning to set a 6 minute excerpt of Vaslav Nijinsky’s original version of Sacre du Printemps (ballet/modern), Ian will be choreographing/setting a contemporary tap piece. Casting for these pieces will not happen until sometime during the second or third week of the fall semester. Rehearsal commitments will include approximately 10-14 rehearsals (including tech and dress), and 2 performances. Students who participate in these projects will have the option of registering for DNC 91.68 Dance Performance Practicum, a 2-credit pass/fail course. However, registration is not required to participate. For more information regarding these projects, please feel free to contact [email protected] We hope you find time to take advantage of these amazing guest artists and feed your inner dancer!

More about the choreographers below!!

04/27/2021

Congratulations to the students who shared their beautiful works last night for the "Here" Concert. And a big shoutout to Daniel McCusker and Jaclyn Waguespack who help put together an amazing showcase!

If you missed the showcase, it is still available, at the link below, through MAY 14TH!!!!

https://tuftsdramadance.anywhereseat.com/channel.php?fbclid=IwAR0ZU5npoBQCcmnXnygPOrxMtHvO59t6R61ciC1KEjrKunDcinQrK69FcOY

04/22/2021

ATTENTION ALL STUDENT DANCE GROUP LEADERS❗❗❗ As we are nearing the end of the semester and E-Board elections are starting, please fill out the Leadership Form linked below. We would like to stay in contact with you all as we would like to support you and your performance groups in way we can. Please have this form filled out and submitted by 4/29!!!!

Please respond with your name and email so that we can add you to our directory of student dance group leaders. We will be adding all leaders to our Dance at Tufts canvas site and email groups in order to better communicate to you throughout the semester.

04/20/2021

The Dance Department Annual Spring Concerts start THIS FRIDAY❗❗❗ We could not be more excited to share these performances and films with you all this year. Even with the circumstances our dancers, creators and faculty have worked extremely hard to make this happen. We could not be more proud of what was created this year!

To start things off, we will have the Choreographer's Workshop this Friday, April 23rd @ 7pm!

Then we will have a film by the Solo Dance on Camera class titled "HERE". The Film will air Monday, April 26th @ 7pm!

And to finish the dance season off, we will have the Spring Dance Concert!! Catch this Friday April 30th @ 7pm!

More information down below and in the event pages. Hope to see you there!!!

04/08/2021

Thinking about taking a dance class but don't know what to take? Then take a look at our class list for Fall 2021! Happy Advising Period!!!

04/06/2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY❗❗❗❗

APPLICATION DUE APRIL 18TH 2021 AT 11:59PM EST

Interested in Dance and CS? Then STEM from Dance could be for you! They are looking for a Dance Instructor for their Girls Rise Up program. It's going to take place this summer and as you know they are offering a hybrid model with the option to do 100% virtual. They are looking for instructors who are available to teach Monday thru Friday 9:00-3:00 for the month of July.

For more information here is the website: https://www.stemfromdance.org/girls-rise-up

Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7v7SxTOCoF1mQ1-9il5tETpk3uZJtm2zYWRMviZka6AYnsQ/viewform

04/01/2021

NEW DANCE OPPORTUNITY❗️❗️❗️

Acceptance to The Ailey School programs for the 2021 Summer Intensive and the 2021-2022 school year is by video audition only.

"This summer and next fall, Alvin Ailey will continue offering in-person training through our diverse Professional Division curriculum which is designed to develop outstanding versatile and disciplined dancers."

Summer Intensive: https://www.alvinailey.org/school/programs/summer-intensive
For students ages 17 to 25, The Ailey School offers an exciting 2-week, in-person session located in the heart of New York City's theater district. A Virtual Horton Technique Workshop is also being offered.

Three-Year Certificate Program: https://www.alvinailey.org/school/professional-division-ages-17-25/certificate-program/admissions
For advanced/beginner to intermediate level students ages 17-23 who have completed their secondary school requirements, this program takes a conservatory approach to dance training, combining technique dance academics, creative studies, and repertory and performance.

One-Year Independent Study Program:https://www.alvinailey.org/school/professional-division-ages-17-25/independent-study-program
For students between the ages of 17 and 25 who have completed their secondary school requirements, this program offers intensive training for those who wish to further develop their artistry and technical skills in order to enhance their professional potential. The program may also assist those who wish to gain admission to other advanced dance programs.

Scholarship Program:https://www.alvinailey.org/school/professional-division-ages-17-25/scholarship-program
A highly competitive program offering merit-based financial support for students ages 17-21 who show the highest potential for a career in dance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE: https://www.alvinailey.org/school/calendars-events/audition-calendar

Audition Calendar

04/01/2021

NEW VIRTUAL DANCE OPPORTUNITY❗️❗️❗️

Campus Goes Complex is a virtual mini-festival inviting student choreographic works to be submitted, responded to by someone from the dance field in Boston (and perhaps beyond), and have both the work and the response shared on a series of virtual showcases to be held on three Thursdays in May. More detailed information is available in the attached Google Form link, but see below for dates and deadlines. The Campus Goes Complex Form can be accessed HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyXPUZBdRM6SBbwvTY-d54WJZaW_Riz1E448ws51t3DeIOUw/viewform

April 26
LAST DAY to submit Requests for Proposal

May 6
#1 Campus Goes Complex - 5 - 6 artists; 75 minute program/early evening, including pre and post showcase dialogues

May 13
#2 Campus Goes Complex- as above

May 20
#3 Campus Goes Complex - as above

Thanks for submitting this proposal to Campus Goes Complex! As part of our ongoing work to engage and fulfill the needs of multiple facets of our community, The Dance Complex is offering "Campus Goes Complex!" as a way to bring the younger movement/dance-makers together to see each others work and t...