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The JMU Dance Program is situated within the JMU School of Theatre and Dance

03/12/2026

As we have begun preparing for our 2026 New Voices in Dance Concert, let us take a look back on the awesome student works from last year! 🙌🏼🌟🥳

“Surrender to the Spiral”
Choreographer: Jordyn Butts
Dancers: Jordyn Butts, Isabella Deem, Sireena Dunford, Kiley Flaherty, Haley Tabor

📸: Richard Finkelstein

Mark your calendars for this Forbes Center MainStage performance on April 10th & 11th at 7:30pm and April 12th at 2pm! You won’t want to miss it!!

02/27/2026

As we have begun preparing for our 2026 New Voices in Dance Concert, let us take a look back on the awesome student works from last year! 🙌🏼🌟🥳

“Graveyard Groove”
Choreographer: April Eickhoff with dancers’ contributions
Dancers: Kaylynn Albert, Allison Buckmaster, Lauren Clingenpeel, Taylor Coffey, Alexis Henk, Abby Reinhardt, Sarah Schmidt, Zada Sudduth, Haley Tabor

📸: Richard Finkelstein

Mark your calendars for this Forbes Center MainStage performance on April 10th & 11th at 7:30pm and April 12th at 2pm! You won’t want to miss it!!

02/07/2026

Last chance to see “Until We Meet Again” is TONIGHT 🙌🏼

Come celebrate our senior class of dancers tonight at 7:30pm in the Forbes Center - Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre!! Get your tickets by using the link in our bio or by visiting the Forbes Center Box Office!

📸: Sarah Hardin

02/04/2026

Hear from a few of our senior dancers: Sophia, Grace, Alexis, and Emma, as they share the process of putting the Senior Dance Concert together! 💜

Come celebrate our dance seniors and buy your tickets now for this special performance using the link in our bio or by visiting the Forbes Center Box Office.

“Until We Meet Again” takes place in the Forbes Center - Earlynn J. Miller Theatre on February 6th and 7th at 7:30pm.

02/03/2026

2026 🎓✨

It’s time to meet the class of 2026 of the JMU Dance Department!! Get to know these seniors and their senior quotes that inspire them everyday!

Come see these seniors take the stage for their Senior Dance Concert taking place in the Forbes Earlynn J. Miller Theatre on February 6th and 7th @7:30pm!

To get tickets, use the link in our bio or visit the Forbes Center Box Office. 🎟️

📸: Sarah Hardin

01/30/2026

UPCOMING SHOW 🌟

“Until We Meet Again” takes place in the Forbes Center - Earlynn J. Miller Theatre on February 6th and 7th at 7:30pm. This showcase celebrates the senior class as they begin their last semester within the dance department!

To get tickets, use the link in our bio or visit the Forbes Center Box Office. 🎟️

Photographer: Sarah Hardin
Poster Design: Katie Shin

10/31/2025

UPCOMING SHOW 💫

We are officially a week away from opening Dancescapes 2025!

The MainStage performance runs November 7th and 8th at 7:30pm and November 9th at 2pm. Featuring the Virginia Repertory Dance Company (VRDC), this show consists of guest artists’ works across the country including Christian von Howard (Montclair State University), Madeline Max Roman (Gridlock Dance Company), and JMU Dance Alumna Isabel Robles (Ballet Hispánico). The concert will also feature works by JMU dance faculty members Matt Pardo and Javi Padilla.

Visit jmuforbescenter.com or use the link in our bio to get your tickets today! 🎟️

10/15/2025

Check out what JMU Dance Alumni are doing 💥

Emily Clark graduated from the dance department in December of 2023. Emily is currently on contract with Kings Dominion performing in their Black Widows Burlesque show during Halloween Haunt. She performs 11 shows a weekend!

ALUMNI - Let us know what you are doing using the link in our bio 🔗

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