Faculty Dance Concert

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026 Dance Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

About the Event

The Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works. Principal lecturer Alvin Mayes is presenting a suite that includes a restaging of Erika Thimey’s poignant liturgical dance, Pieta, along with a newly choreographed companion dance created by Mayes himself. Professor Adriane Fang will honor the famed dance company Doug Varone and Dancers’ 40th anniversary by restaging one of their celebrated works, Democracy. The remainder of the concert will showcase dynamic new works by faculty members Maura Keefe, Kendra Portier and artist-in-residence Ama Law ’19. Don’t miss this celebration of artistry, innovation and legacy!

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Regular: $30 + $5 booking fee
Students & Youth: $10

Event Dates

Friday, December 4, 2026 - December 6, 2026

Friday, Dec 04, 2026 7:30 pm

12/04/26 19:30:00 12/04/26 21:30:00 America/New_York Faculty Dance Concert
About the Event
The Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works. Principal lecturer Alvin Mayes is presenting a suite that includes a restaging of Erika Thimey’s poignant liturgical dance, Pieta, along with a newly choreographed companion dance created by Mayes himself. Professor Adriane Fang will honor the famed dance company Doug Varone and Dancers’ 40th anniversary by restaging one of their celebrated works, Democracy. The remainder of the concert will showcase dynamic new works by faculty members Maura Keefe, Kendra Portier and artist-in-residence Ama Law ’19. Don’t miss this celebration of artistry, innovation and legacy!
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Saturday, Dec 05, 2026 2:00 pm

12/05/26 14:00:00 12/05/26 16:00:00 America/New_York Faculty Dance Concert
About the Event
The Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works. Principal lecturer Alvin Mayes is presenting a suite that includes a restaging of Erika Thimey’s poignant liturgical dance, Pieta, along with a newly choreographed companion dance created by Mayes himself. Professor Adriane Fang will honor the famed dance company Doug Varone and Dancers’ 40th anniversary by restaging one of their celebrated works, Democracy. The remainder of the concert will showcase dynamic new works by faculty members Maura Keefe, Kendra Portier and artist-in-residence Ama Law ’19. Don’t miss this celebration of artistry, innovation and legacy!
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Saturday, Dec 05, 2026 7:30 pm

12/05/26 19:30:00 12/05/26 21:30:00 America/New_York Faculty Dance Concert
About the Event
The Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works. Principal lecturer Alvin Mayes is presenting a suite that includes a restaging of Erika Thimey’s poignant liturgical dance, Pieta, along with a newly choreographed companion dance created by Mayes himself. Professor Adriane Fang will honor the famed dance company Doug Varone and Dancers’ 40th anniversary by restaging one of their celebrated works, Democracy. The remainder of the concert will showcase dynamic new works by faculty members Maura Keefe, Kendra Portier and artist-in-residence Ama Law ’19. Don’t miss this celebration of artistry, innovation and legacy!
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Sunday, Dec 06, 2026 2:00 pm

12/06/26 14:00:00 12/06/26 16:00:00 America/New_York Faculty Dance Concert
About the Event
The Faculty Dance Concert is back featuring an exciting blend of new choreography and restaged iconic works. Principal lecturer Alvin Mayes is presenting a suite that includes a restaging of Erika Thimey’s poignant liturgical dance, Pieta, along with a newly choreographed companion dance created by Mayes himself. Professor Adriane Fang will honor the famed dance company Doug Varone and Dancers’ 40th anniversary by restaging one of their celebrated works, Democracy. The remainder of the concert will showcase dynamic new works by faculty members Maura Keefe, Kendra Portier and artist-in-residence Ama Law ’19. Don’t miss this celebration of artistry, innovation and legacy!
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Faculty Dance Concert