Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Dance and Movement Studies · Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Geneva, NY
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About the Program
Hobart and William Smith Colleges, a private liberal arts college in Geneva, NY, offers a Dance major and minor through its Dance and Movement Studies program. The program offers courses and performance opportunities in modern dance, jazz, ballet and African Diasporic dance forms, plus theory coursework in dance history, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, kinesiology and somatics to support four major tracks. Students create choreography, perform in dance concerts on campus or regionally, teach dance in the community, and develop skills in dance administration.
Degrees Offered
Major in Dance (Dance and Movement Studies)
Minor in Dance
Coursework
Theory courses in dance history, improvisation, composition, pedagogy, kinesiology, and somatics support four major tracks. A separate Movement Studies minor is also offered. African Diasporic dance forms taught (mapped to "african" token).
Study abroad available
Notable Faculty
- Cynthia Williams
- Michelle Ikle
- Kelly A. Johnson
Facilities
Dance Studio 104 (2,400 sq ft marley-covered sprung wood floor with barres and mirrors); Deming Theatre (5,000 sq ft marley-covered space convertible to a 250-seat performance venue); seminar room, dressing rooms, costume suite, student lounge; Winn-Seeley Gymnasium studio available for classes and rehearsals.
Performance Opportunities
Annual Faculty Dance Concert (spring); Junior/Senior Choreographers Concert (spring, capstone experience). Students perform in dance concerts on campus or regionally.
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