Bates College
Theater and Dance Department
Lewiston, ME
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About the Program
The Bates Theater and Dance Department provides an unparalleled liberal arts experience led by faculty and staff who are active professionals in their field. Bates offers separate majors and minors in both Theater and Dance. Majors and minors are strong in both theory and practice, supported by close mentorship and personalized student engagement. Bates is also home to the nationally-significant Bates Dance Festival, a summer institution that brings professional dancers and choreographers to campus.
Degrees Offered
BA in Dance
Dance Minor
Concentrations
Coursework
Bates offers separate but co-housed majors in Theater and Dance. Faculty are working professionals; personalized mentorship is a hallmark of the department. Bates Dance Festival (est. 1982) is a summer institution distinct from the academic-year Dance BA but supplies extensive residency and workshop opportunities.
Notable Faculty
- Emily Culbreath (Assistant Professor of Dance)
- Liz Carlson (Guest Director)
- Nicole Emery (Academic Administrative Assistant)
Facilities
Gannett Theater, Costume Shop, Immersive Media Studio in Coram Library.
Performance Opportunities
Theater productions, dance concerts, student showcases, and the annual Marcy Plavin Spring Dance Concert. The Bates Dance Festival — a nationally-significant summer program — brings additional performance and residency opportunities.
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