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815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs,New York 12866
518-580-5377
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Dance - Performance and Research

Bachelor of Science in Dance - Choreography and Performance

Minor in Dance


The mission of the Dance Department is to link critical thinking, historical perspective, and creative discovery with the distinct skills derived from physically-sound studio practice, performance, and research. Skidmore provides a rigorous four-year experience that enables students to pursue the major or minor in a way that effectively supports their personal goals and ambitions.

Notable Alumni Include:

Michelle Avery, Ali Kenner Brodsky, Tamika Byer, Jackie Courchene, Emily Craver, Brendan Duggan, Lynda Erbs, Rebecca Greenbaum-Goodhart.




Faculty Info:

DEBRA FERNANDEZ, MARY DISANTO-ROSE, SARAH DIPASQUALE, JASON OHLBERG, ERIKA PUJIČ.



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Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Heddatron by Elizabeth Meriwether
(4/22/22 - 5/1/22)
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CABARET (1998 VERSION)
(4/12/19 - 4/20/19)
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Men on Boats
(3/1/19 - 3/7/19)
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Now. Here. This.
(11/30/18 - 12/2/18)
PHOTOS
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In the Heights
(4/14/17 - 4/16/17)
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The Servant of Two Masters
(11/18/10 - 12/5/10)
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