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Dance Awareness Days Return to Brockport This Week
The decades-long tradition features open classes with faculty and guest artists from Buffalo, Syracuse, and New York City.Dance Faculty to Perform at University of Rochester
Dance professor Cheryl Johnson will perform at University of Rochester on February 28 and March 1.
Dance Faculty Featured in CITY Magazine
Heather Acomb (Department of Dance faculty member and alum) was featured in the February 2025 issue of CITY Magazine for her work in the field of wellness through somatic dance and yoga.
Dance Major’s Design Chosen for Regional Dance Conference
Undergraduate Dance Major Alana Peritore’s design was chosen as the official design/logo for the American College Dance Association (ACDA) Northeast regional conference.
Dance Faculty & Students Participated in New York State Dance Education Association Conference
On January 30 and 31, professors along with undergraduate and graduate students attended the New York State Dance Education Association (NYSDEA) annual conference, Empower and Elevate.
Legacy Award Supports Student’s Artistic Journey
Cassiedy Davis Quintero is the first student to receive the Garth Fagan Legacy Award, which honors the SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus who choreographed Disney’s Broadway musical The Lion King.
Professor of Dance Presents Keynote & Plenary to National Dance Orgnization
Carlos R. A. Jones (Professor and Chair of Dance) presented the keynote address and lead the plenary session for the National Dance Education Organization’s annual conference in Seattle Washington.
Dance Professor Curates & Choreographs Dance Event Connected to the Newport Jazz Festival & Grammy Artists
Carlos R. A. Jones, Dance Chair and Professor, co-curated and choreographed “Bridging the Gap Festival,” a three day dance performance and educational event leading into the world renowned Newport Jazz Festival.
Dance Professor Invited as One of Four Choreographers Featured in NYS DanceForce Showcase
Assistant Professor Kaley Pruitt has been invited to present excerpts of her interactive evening-length work “Show Me a Day When the World Wasn’t New” for the New York State DanceForce at their annual meeting in Geneva, NY on Wednesday, July 31 at Hobart William Smith College’s Deming Theatre.
Professor’s Choreography & Teaching Invited to Terpsichore Collective’s Dance Festival
Kaley Pruitt’s quartet “With & Without” has been invited to be performed in Dancing in Summer, the Festival presented by Terpsichore Collective on Friday June 28 at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Pruitt will also be teaching a master class at the festival.
Dance Professor’s Choreography Featured in St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival
Assistant Professor Kaley Pruitt’s duet “Of Nearness” has been selected to be performed in the St. Louis Contemporary Dance Festival presented by Resilience Dance Company on June 15 at Intersect Arts Center in St. Louis.