Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert

College of Arts and Humanities | School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Friday, February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026 Dance Theatre

About the Event

The Spring MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Jalen Rose and Angela Smith. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.

About TDPS

The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.

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Regular: $30

A $5 booking fee applies to online and phone purchases.

Students & Youth: $10

Event Dates

Friday, February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026

Friday, Feb 20, 2026 7:30 pm

02/20/26 19:30:00 02/20/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Spring MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Jalen Rose and Angela Smith. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 2:00 pm

02/21/26 14:00:00 02/21/26 16:30:00 America/New_York Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Spring MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Jalen Rose and Angela Smith. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 7:30 pm

02/21/26 19:30:00 02/21/26 22:00:00 America/New_York Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Spring MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Jalen Rose and Angela Smith. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 2:00 pm

02/22/26 14:00:00 02/22/26 16:30:00 America/New_York Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert
About the Event
The Spring MFA Dance Concert features original works from two MFA candidates, Jalen Rose and Angela Smith. This performance is the culmination of their MFA journey and gives the candidates an opportunity to choreograph, produce and perform their final thesis project.
About TDPS
The UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies (TDPS) advances and transforms the research and practice of theatre, dance, and performance studies through a commitment to inclusive excellence and educational innovation in the performing arts.
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Spring M.F.A. Dance Thesis Concert