DeSales University Dance Department

06/04/2026

Calling all young dancers ☀️✨🩰

Join us this summer for one or two weeks of movement, creativity, training, and fun at the Youth Summer Dance Intensive!

Designed for dancers ages 11–13.

Don’t miss your chance to dance with us this July 👯‍♀️👯👯‍♂️
Register now: desales.edu/sdi

06/04/2026

Space is limited—don’t wait to register your dancer for the DeSales Summer Dance Intensive ☀️

This summer, dancers will train with DeSales faculty and guest artists in ballet, modern, hip hop, jazz, contemporary, injury prevention, and more in a supportive and fun environment.

✨ Youth SDI (ages 11–13): July 6–17
✨ SDI (ages 14+): July 20–31

One-week and two-week options are available for both programs.
Register today at desales.edu/sdi

05/11/2026

Once little dancers, now graduating seniors🎓

We are so proud of you 🥹😍

Happy Graduation Day!

05/11/2026

Last week, we celebrated our graduating seniors with our annual Dance Department Senior Send-Off! We also honored 5 seniors with dance department commencement awards:

✨The DeSales University Dance Alumni Award – Davida Sealy

✨The DeSales University Conservatory of Dance Award – Anna Zach

✨The Jeanne Meixell Award in Dance Arts – Emily Streichenwein

✨The DeSales University Dance Ensemble Award – Aislynn Ney and Shannon Sakaitis

Each spring, we gather as a department to reflect on four years of memories, honor our graduating seniors’ contributions, and cheer on their many accomplishments.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, we’re so proud of you! See you at Commencement! 🎓

05/11/2026

Today, the spotlight belongs to the Class of 2026. ✨

From rehearsal rooms and film sets to studios, stages, edit bays, and late nights in Labuda — they spent their years here creating boldly, collaborating deeply, and leaving their mark on the School of Performing Arts.

Now it’s time for the next act. 🎬🩰🎭

Congratulations to our graduates in Theatre, Dance, and TV/Film. We can’t wait to see where your artistry takes you next. ❤️

05/06/2026

Last day of classes.
Full hearts. Tired brains.
Endless gratitude.

Happy last day of classes—we made it. 🎉

05/06/2026

Spend your summer training, growing, and dancing at DeSales ☀️🩰

With multiple session options and college credit opportunities, DeSales Summer Dance Intensive is designed to meet you where you are and push you further.

Due to popular demand, one-week and two-week programs available!

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait.
Register today: desales.edu/sdi

05/04/2026

Finals week is here.
Wishing our students focus, confidence, and a strong finish to the semester. 💪🏽

Remember: Stay focused. Stay fueled. Stay kind to yourself.

You’ve got this! 📚

05/04/2026

Happy International Dance Day ✨

A day to celebrate dance as a universal language—one that connects us across cultures, stories, and communities.

This season, our dancers added their voices to that global conversation. Here’s a look back at the movement that shaped our stages this season.

Photos from ECC 2025 & DUDE 2026
Photographer: Emily Kline Frick

05/04/2026