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The official page for the Dance Program in the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance at Purdue University.

Connect with our dance community! The Division of Dance in the Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts in the School of Liberal Arts at Purdue University. Connect and engage with current students, alumni, and faculty! https://am.ticketmaster.com/purdue/danceworks #/

05/18/2026

This fall, the Purdue Dance Program is opening its doors to students who want to explore movement, creativity, and performance.
Our course offerings include modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, improvisation, choreography, and concert dance history, giving you the chance to create and learn in a variety of styles. Whether you’re new to dance or continuing your practice, there’s a place for you here.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community this semester!

05/15/2026

This fall, the Purdue Dance Program is welcoming students who want to explore movement, creativity, and performance to sign up for our classes.
Our course offerings include modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, improvisation, choreography, and concert dance history. Whether you’re new to dance or continuing your practice, there’s a place for you here.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community this coming fall semester!

05/13/2026

The Purdue Dance Program invites students to join us this fall and explore a wide range of dance opportunities! From modern and jazz to ballet, hip hop, improvisation, choreography, and concert dance history, our courses offer something for every level of interest and experience. Come be a part of a creative, supportive environment where movement and expression are at the center of everything we do. We can’t wait to see you in the fall!

05/12/2026

The Purdue Dance Program is excited to welcome students to participate in our dance courses this fall! Whether your interest is modern, jazz, ballet, hip hop, improvisation, choreography, or concert dance history, we have something for everyone. We are excited to invite you into our space and for you to join us on this journey of movement, creativity, and expression.

05/01/2026

The Purdue Dance Program and Purdue Bands collaborated on two works for the Bands Spring Concert. This post features a piece choreographed by Kathleen Hickey, “Strange Humors (2006): Spring Showcase IV

04/23/2026

The PCDC Spring Works Dance Concert is taking place next weekend! You have THREE chances to see these amazing dance works choreographed by select student choreographers and dance faculty.

We hope to see you either Friday, May 01, 7:30p and Saturday, May 02 at 2:30p and 7:30p in the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre.

Tickets are available NOW! Click the link in our bio to secure yours today.

04/15/2026

PCDC Alumni — we want to hear from you!

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Share your memories:
With PCDC Spring Works coming up, we’d love to reflect on past seasons with you.
Send us your favorite PCDC memory, story, or photo — selected submissions may be featured during Spring Works and on our social media!

Stay involved:
Interested in choreographing for PCDC, mentoring current dance students, or participating in program activities? Reach out to us at: [email protected]

Thank you for being part of the PCDC community — we look forward to reconnecting with you!

04/09/2026

Join us on April 24, 2026, at 7:00PM in PAO Hall 1179 for the premiere of our first Interdisciplinary Performance major Capstone Screening. Choreographed, edited, and filmed by Elli Jones, this screen dance explores the concept of negative space and how it can be utilized in varying art forms.

02/03/2026

The deadline for our Maymester study abroad program has been extended to February 16th! Join dance faculty, Kat Hickey and Renee Murray, on a once in a lifetime experience to Germany from May 19 - June 6, 2026. This enriching opportunity is open to students of all majors at Purdue.

Questions? Send us an email at [email protected]!

01/16/2026

The Purdue Dance Program is excited to invite you to audition for the Purdue Contemporary Dance Program for the 2026 Spring Semester. This experience is DANC 24500 Practicum in Dance Performance and Production and is a requirement for all dance minor students.
To join us, simply complete the audition form on the Purdue Dance Program website (link in bio). Be sure to submit your form by 3pm on January 21.
Auditions will take place on January 21, from 6-8pm, in Pao Hall room 1171.

We can’t wait to see what you, the Purdue Dance Community brings to the audition! Don’t miss your chance to dance with PCDC in the 2026 Spring Works Concert!

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Yue-Kong Pao Hall Of Visual Arts 552 West Wood Street
West Lafayette, IN
47907

Website

http://www.cla.purdue.edu/dance/

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