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Northampton,Massachusetts 01063
413.585.3232
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Bachelor of Arts in Dance

Minor in Dance


The Smith College Department of Dance gives students a broad view of dance in preparation for professional performance careers, as a training ground for choreographers, or to prepare for study in graduate dance programs. Students who do not intend to pursue dance professionally are also welcome. In both the undergraduate and graduate programs, the faculty is dedicated to fostering each student’s unique talents as the student explores creative dance experiences. The Smith dance department is a member of the Five College Dance, a nationally recognized model for excellence in dance in higher education.

Faculty Info:

Chris Aiken, Rodger Blum, Angie Hauser, Jake Meginsky, Lester Tomé.



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Past Student Productions

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PETER AND THE STARCATCHER in Broadway PETER AND THE STARCATCHER
(2/28/20 - 3/7/20)
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The Universal Language
(5/1/19 - 5/2/19)
PHOTOS VIDEOS
Smith College Theater Dept
SEUSSICAL JR in Broadway SEUSSICAL JR
(11/8/18 - 11/8/18)
SMITH COLLEGE

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