Gallaudet Dance Company

Gallaudet Dance Company The Gallaudet Dance Company is a performing group of approximately 15 dancers. He invited interested students to a meeting to explore this possibility.

All members of the company are undergraduate or graduate students at Gallaudet University, the world's only accredited liberal arts university for deaf and hard of hearing. The story of the Gallaudet Dance Company begins in 1955 when Dr. Peter Wisher, a professor in the Department of Physical Education, observed a student signing "The Lord's Prayer" during a campus ceremony. Impressed by the beaut

y and movement of the signs, he saw the possibility of using signs as a foundation for dance movement. At first, this was not a performing company but rather a recreational activity. Students got together two or three times a week for an hour of fun and social enjoyment. Word of the club spread, and the group began to be asked to perform-both on and off campus. The Gallaudet Dance Company has come a long way since 1955. The company recently celebrated its 55th Anniversary on March 25 and 26, 2010 at Gallaudet University. The company has evolved from modern dance with abstract signs to incorporate a wider repertoire of ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and dance incorporated with ASL. "The Lord's Prayer" which was the first dance performed by the troupe still remains part of the repertoire as a reminder of the roots of dance at Gallaudet. Director: Sue Gill-Doleac, current Director of the Gallaudet Dance Company, is a Gallaudet alumna (B.S., physical education; M.A., deaf education) and was a member of the Gallaudet Dancers during her undergraduate years on campus. Ms.Gill has been assistant director of the Gallaudet Dance Company since 1982. "More than 745 dancers have been involved over the life of the company," says Gill, pointing out that many dance companies fold after a few years due to funding problems, while the Gallaudet Dance Company has been in existence more than 55 years.

We are still buzzing from the excitement of "Dancing Through Life!" Check out more awesome pics from the show!
05/14/2026

We are still buzzing from the excitement of "Dancing Through Life!" Check out more awesome pics from the show!

The wait is finally over! If you missed the show or just want to watch it again, GDC's 71st Production "Dancing Through ...
05/13/2026

The wait is finally over! If you missed the show or just want to watch it again, GDC's 71st Production "Dancing Through Life" is now available on Youtube!

Share with your friends and watch now!

GALLAUDET DANCE COMPANYPresents 71st Spring Dance ConcertDancing Through LifeJourney through a performance dancing through the joys and the pains of life! We...

And that’s a wrap on "Dancing Through Life!" 🎭✨GDC’s 71st Spring Concert was one for the books. From the first rehearsal...
05/12/2026

And that’s a wrap on "Dancing Through Life!" 🎭✨

GDC’s 71st Spring Concert was one for the books. From the first rehearsal to the final bow, this season has been such a beautiful journey. There’s nothing quite like the magic of being under the lights with this talented community. A huge thank you to everyone behind the scenes who made this magic happen!

Here are just some of the wonderful photos captured by Blue20 Production !

Missed the show? Stay tuned for the Youtube link coming soon!

Save the date & join us in April! The Gallaudet Dance Company returns to the stage with Dancing Through Life, a vibrant ...
03/06/2026

Save the date & join us in April!

The Gallaudet Dance Company returns to the stage with Dancing Through Life, a vibrant celebration of the human experience. This year’s production offers a breathtaking exploration of movement, with an expansive range of genres including hip-hop, modern, lyrical, salsa, bachata, K-pop, musical theatre, and our signature infusion of ASL and dance. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of visionary choreographers—Brooke Roberts, Tara Miles, Shaunflow Odom, Nicholaus Nero, Billiedawn Starkley, and Emily Lucas—the performance transcends traditional boundaries to awe and inspire audiences of all ages.

Tickets will be available soon!

Do you love to dance? Come audition for the Gallaudet dance company!! Auditions are today and tomorrow from 5-7pm in the...
01/20/2026

Do you love to dance? Come audition for the Gallaudet dance company!! Auditions are today and tomorrow from 5-7pm in the DZ dance studio. All are welcome! Join us!!

01/19/2026

Come join something out of the ordinary!! GDC Spring auditions are TOMORROW, Jan 20 & 21 from 5-7pm in the dance studio! Come join us!!

01/06/2026

ITS TIMEEEE for spring auditions! Come try out, share this with friends and classmates! We want everyone to come! Video description and transcript will be pinned in comments

Song: Chanel by
** We do not have the right of this song**

Address

800 Florida Avenue NE
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 4pm - 6pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Gallaudet Dance Company posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The University

Send a message to Gallaudet Dance Company:

Shortcuts

Share