Rowan Dance Festival
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Department of Theatre & Dance's "Beloved Community" (Photo Credit: David Cimetta)
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Department of Theatre & Dance's "Beloved Community" (Photo Credit: David Cimetta)
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Raven Joseph, PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company (Photo by Julianne Harris)
Rowan Dance Festival
Join us for our 3rd annual
ROWAN DANCE FESTIVAL
October 4th-6th, 2024
Wilson Hall, Glassboro Campus
The Rowan Dance Festival celebrates the past, present, and future of dance at Rowan. High school dance programs, local dance studios, and Rowan alumni are invited to participate in a three-day program of classes, performances, and receptions interacting with current students, faculty, and guest artists, creating a weekend to remember.
Proceeds from the Rowan Dance Festival will benefit the Melanie Stewart Scholarship Fund, if you would like to donate please click the link below.
Schedule and Details
High School Dance Day
Friday, October 4th, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Students from invited local high schools will participate in a masterclass, campus tour, lunch, and meet and greet with current Rowan students. The masterclass will be a Contemporary Dance class taught by Paule Turner at 10:30 AM on Pfleeger Concert Hall stage.
Dance Festival Day
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A day-long festival for invited local alumni owned dance studios will include dance classes taught by Rowan University faculty and guest artists.
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Ballet |
Dance Improvisation |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Ballet |
Dane Improvisation |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
TBD Horton |
Tap |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
TBD Horton |
Hip Hop |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Modern |
Hip Hop |
| TIME | Pfleeger Concert Hall |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company Lecture-demonstration with Artistic Director Kim Bears-Bailey and Associate Artistic Director Janine Beckles |
Gala Performance & Dance Party
This one-hour performance will celebrate the vibrancy of Rowan Dance Alumni, featuring performances from their affiliated studios, Rowan's contemporary dance company, as well as a performance from Philadanco! The performance will be followed by a dance party and reception to be held in Pfleeger Lobby.
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wilson Hall, Pfleeger Concert Hall
Featuring performances by:
Alumni Masterclass and Brunch
Sunday, October 6th, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Alumni are invited to participate in a masterclass taught by Paule Turner followed by a final celebration brunch.
Guest Artist: PHILADANCO! The Philadelphia Dance Company
Across the nation and around the world, PHILADANCO! is a Philadelphia institution celebrated for its innovation, creativity, and preservation of predominantly African-American traditions in dance. Founded in 1970 by the legendary Joan Myers Brown, the company has a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides. Learn more at philadanco.org
Photo: Julianne Harris