Dancing Through History: Campus Building in the Spotlight
A progressive concert in the Goodyear Building evokes the storied history of the space, from ultra-modern shoe factory to a vibrant space for student and faculty artists.
Collaborate confidently throughout the performing arts and non-arts industries, practice integrated design and technology in sophisticated, innovative ways, and produce and problem-solve both inside and outside the theater, armed with progressive professional standards and creative perspectives.
Read MoreIn the Department of Theatre & Dance you’ll tailor your educational experience to your specific creative needs. As an artistic home, we’re here to help you develop the skills, strength, and character necessary for a life well-lived.
Read MoreWe support students in combining the arts with local civic engagement and international studies abroad.
Read MoreHere at Theatre & Dance, we emphasize inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging.
Read MoreThe Dickinson College Department of Theatre and Dance serves a diverse group of students who crave exploring art and art-making through the path of their choice. Many students thrive in an environment of formal coursework and practice. Others seek a broad liberal arts education which integrates live performance and civic engagement. Many students will even aspire to define themselves as emerging professional theatre artists.
Within the department, students study a rich and broad mix of classes including studio and academic coursework. These classes are led by educators who combine strong teaching with significant professional experience. They prioritize collaboration with students in their professional work both on and off campus and they value successes and failures at all stages of the process and curriculum.
We offer a major in Theatre Arts with specialized tracks including acting/directing, dance, dramatic literature, and design/technical theatre. Our season offers many opportunities for both mainstage faculty directed, and student directed productions. Many students involved in our programs are majors or minors, however others are from any number of other majors who are drawn to the energy, teamwork and artistry of live performance.
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"Being and American studies major allows me to study anything I want. I have written papers on topics from football history to tap dance. In the dance major I have grown in both creative and intellectual capacities. I’ve had dance classes about choreography, modern dance technique and human anatomy. Dickinson’s liberal-arts education is interdisciplinary. My dance major pairs perfectly with my American studies major."
— Brianna Weber ’24
A progressive concert in the Goodyear Building evokes the storied history of the space, from ultra-modern shoe factory to a vibrant space for student and faculty artists.
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