High School Dance Day 2009
Saturday, November 7
9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
George Mason University
A301, Performing Arts Building
Fairfax, VA
Click here to register
by Friday, October 30
We invite accomplished high school students in the metropolitan D.C. area*, who are researching university dance programs, to enjoy a free workshop with our outstanding faculty. Space is limited to 30 for this free event so please reply early.
The George Mason School of Dance, recently highlighted in Creative Colleges as one of the premier dance programs in the country, is a highly selective program featuring conservatory training plus the resources of a major university. Our program prepares performers, choreographers, and educators for successful careers in dance.
| Schedule for the day: | |
9:00 a.m. |
Ballet class |
10:00 a.m. |
Stretch and strengthening class |
10:30 a.m. |
Modern class |
12:00 p.m. |
Lunch at Southside |
1:00 p.m. |
Discussion with Director, “What a Dance Major Studies” |
1:15 p.m. |
View technical rehearsal in Harris Theater for Fall Dance Concert |
1:45 p.m. |
Repertory class |
2:45 p.m. |
Informal showing by participants |
All classes taught by full- time GMU faculty (biographies available at http://dance.gmu.edu/dance_faculty_bios.pdf) with live accompaniment
Drop off and parking available
* For those who do not live in the metropolitan D.C. area or cannot attend this event, we encourage you to contact George Mason University School of Dance at 703-993-1114 to schedule a campus visit.