Dance is the art of movement; it’s dimensional expression. Dance is shaped by culture, style, and emotion, and its relevance travels along the curve of social change.
Dance courses at Sewanee will provide you with an inclusive learning environment, accommodating all levels and backgrounds—from experienced dancers seeking to develop their skills further to those discovering dance for the first time. Sewanee offers ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance styles with accompanying courses that focus on composition and production.
All classes take place in the professionally equipped dance studio in the Tennessee Williams Center. In addition to academic dance courses, master class opportunities are often available to Sewanee students and the community.
Sewanee invites students with exceptional promise to apply for a Fellowship in the Arts. Fellowships range in value and are renewable for four years.
Dance literacy and appreciation are established through a combination of theory and practice. Dance history is examined through alternating political, social, and economic lenses, guided by the premise that movement expresses culture.
An exploration of the creative process of choreography and the craft of dance composition. Dance studies are created as a means of investigating and developing a unique artistic voice and utilizing compositional skills to effectively express and communicate ideas. Dance experience or previous knowledge of composition in visual arts, music, or creative writing is recommended.
An exploration of fundamental principles of movement to ensure safety, development, and growth as a performing artist through studies of somatic techniques, anatomy, kinesiology, injury prevention, and nutrition. This course is equal parts lecture and embodied movement practice.
DanceWise is the annual dance concert presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance. Eye of the Beholder features choreography and performances by students, faculty, and guest choreographer Cameron McKinney.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Ticket reservations at eventbrite.com
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 16, 17, and 18 at 7:30 p.m
Sunday, November 19 at 2 p.m.
Admission is free, but seating is limited. Ticket reservations at: Eventbrite.com
DanceWise: Traces is a dance concert produced by the Department of Theatre and Dance, with artistic direction by Associate Professor of Dance Courtney World. The production features choreography and performances by students, faculty, alumni, and guest artists.
Warm up on Friday with a Fosse dance demonstration and discussion with Greg Butler, the associate choreographer of Broadway's CHICAGO. Learn more about Bob Fosse's dance style, as well as the work Mr. Butler does to keep the Broadway production of Chicago up and running.
This is free and open to the community.
The Tennessee Williams Center provides unique, state-of-the-art facilities for the students and faculty in theater and dance. Created with funds from the estate of Tennessee Williams himself, the center houses a fully equipped 175-seat theatre, a 60-seat studio theatre, a drafting and design studio, a dance studio, costume and scenery studios, and dressing rooms.
No matter where you are in your career exploration process, the Sewanee Career Readiness can help. You’ll get assistance with cover letters, resumes, networking, and preparing for an interview. Likewise, if you just feel overwhelmed by this new experience called adulting, swing by the office and get a pep talk from Career Readiness.
Perpetual Motion (or "PMo") is a student-run dance organization whose goal is to include all levels of dance experience—from 10 minutes to 10 years. There are even auditions for choreographers. Come get involved in this community-wide endeavor to make dance attainable and fun. From ballet and hip-hop to swing and salsa, there’s a genre for you.
