Apply Now! Application Deadline Feb. 15, 2022 Do You Know a Rising Star? For the 14th year, the Rising Stars Piccolo Spoleto Series will afford our young artists the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities in the high profile venue of the Spoleto USA Festival through its affiliation with Piccolo Spoleto. Who is eligible? Students between…

Our dance students need your help in 2022! Please consider signing up for at least 1 volunteer event this year. Please see the linked SignUp Genius to volunteer and support our department!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4FA9AC28AAF58-2022

The return of Bates Dance Festival’s Young Dancers Workshop after a two year Covid hiatus. Summer 2022 will feature an international community of choreographers, performers, educators & students in a cooperative community to rigorously study, perform & create new work. The Young Dancers Workshop enrolls intermediate and advanced dancers, ages 14 -18 years old, who have previous experience and curiosity…

Click on this link to see and hear about the exciting Guest artists coming to SOA this school year.

Anyone looking to donate to the SOA dance program please check out these links. Leslie Jones list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CRE2QWYFADHM?ref_=wl_share Kristin Tillotson’s list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQMWNO2RC9GC?ref_=wl_share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcuSRVVPwqk  Dance major performance video – ~29:00 minutes in Dance majors receive diplomas – ~1:38:24 minutes in

Take a look at the final showcase of Dances. Enjoy!!! 2021 End of the year showcase of dances FINAL copy.mp4

8th grade solo videos and Jr Composition/Senior Thesis/ Departmental (coming soon) Tickets are available for purchase at $5 each  https://soadance.anywhereseat.com/