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“I will always cherish the community here. It’s a bit cliché, but having good people around you makes a huge difference. I am looking forward to moving to NYC post-grad and spending time with the Mason Dance family there.”
“It was a gift to grow alongside such marvelous folks! Forever grateful for this space, this art, and this community. Say my name three times into the mirror in studio A301 and I’ll appear!”
“Mason has helped me find my artistic voice and deepen my passion for dance. I am grateful for the lessons I’ve learned, the memories I’ve made, and the consistent support from faculty, friends, and family.”
“My time at Mason taught me the power of risk taking, being true to yourself, and how important it is to lean on your community. I am forever grateful for the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met!”
Lauren is from Illinois and will be graduating with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Public Policy and Management! Lauren’s favorite memory from the past four years “has been dancing in my friends’ pieces! I love my class of 2024!”
“My favorite memory would have to be performing in Christina Robson’s ‘Groundswell’ during my sophomore year!”
“So grateful to have been able to do what I love with the people I love for four whole years!"
“Auditioning for this program was the best decision I ever made. I am so thankful for the faculty and my peers for helping me become the person and artist I am today!”
“Mason provided a safe and supportive community for me to further explore my passion for dance. I’ve grown into a stronger, more confident, and well-equipped dancer and person. I am beyond grateful!”
“Mason provided the space to explore, take risks, and grow through both success and failure. My time here has taught me to trust my voice, advocate for myself, and work in a way that is authentic to who I am.”
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.” - Marianne Williamson
“Being part of such a supportive and inspiring community has pushed me to grow, take risks, and discover my voice. Mason will always hold a piece of my heart!”
“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” - Jalaluddin Rumi
“To be in this department is to be completely surrounded by passion, resilience, and care. It is an ecosystem of constant inspiration and growth. I am forever grateful for its imprint and the love that has marked this journey.”
“Mason gave me the space to mess up, try again, and eventually discover who I am not only as an artist, but as a person too. I stopped second guessing myself and trusted the training I have been fortunate enough to receive.”
“My time at Mason has shaped me into a more confident, self-aware, and intentional artist. I’ve learned to trust my voice, take creative risks, and embrace growth both in and out of the studio. I’m so grateful for the faculty, my peers, and every opportunity that pushed me to become the dancer and person I am today.”
Header photo: Graduating class of 2024, by Lauren Rigby, Dewberry School of Music (new photo to follow)