From Training to Tease: Burlesque Workshops with YorkU Alumni

Join us for a dynamic event featuring York University alumni from the Dance, Theatre, and Sexuality Studies departments, now professional burlesque performers. Burlesque, a performance art form dating back to the 19th century, is known for its fusion of satire, comedy, and provocative entertainment, often centered around striptease. What makes burlesque truly unique is its […]

Dance Innovations 2024: Lifting the Veil

Dance Innovations 2024: Lifting the Veil  features the new choreographic works of 21 fourth year BFA dance majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. The two series of Lifting the Veil feature world premieres by fourth year choreographers and Professor Bridget Cauthery’s new work for the third year Performance class. Students […]

York Dances 2024: Era of Oddities

York Dances: Era of Oddities features new choreographic works by 29 BFA Dance majors performed by dance students in and connected to the York dance program. Era of Oddities is an evening of performance that unapologetically celebrates our identity, investigates the nuances of the self, and considers the future of our world through the lens […]

Dance at York University – Student Panel

ABOUT THE EVENT Step into the rhythm of York University’s Dance Program! Our vibrant community of dancers blends creativity and technique, showcasing diverse choreography and performances. Connect with current students passionate about nurturing talent and individual expression. Come to this event to witness the artistic journey of our dancers and discover how our program empowers […]

York Dance Ensemble: ReGeneration

ReGeneration: Annual Department of Dance Showcase featuring the York Dance Ensemble highlights choreography by faculty members Mary Fogarty and Susan Lee, and talented fourth year student choreographers Jaelyn Jones and Travis Keith. This eclectic collection of dance works draws its inspiration from a wide range of sources such as quantum physics, a sound check, crochet and bird flight. Choreographers: Mary […]

Dance Audition Prep Workshop 

Register for the upcoming Open Practice Audition to learn more about the Dance (BFA) program offered by York University School of the Arts, Media, Performance, and Design. Participants will have the opportunity to walk through the audition process in a no-pressure environment; get to know our instructors, students, and spaces, ask questions about the program […]

Dance Innovations 2023: Infinite Corners

Dance Innovations 2023: Infinite Corners features the new choreographic works of 25 fourth year BFA majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. As we find ourselves in a time of recuperation following the pandemic, these creators are asking: what does it mean to move forward now? How are we […]

MABOUNGOU: Being in The World (film screening & artist panel)

A Special Tubman Talks and Department of Dance Event On Wednesday November 1st, The School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design (AMPD) will host a screening of the 2023 biographical documentary MABOUNGOU: Being in the World (48 minutes) followed by a discussion panel featuring Governor General’s Performing Arts Award-winner Zab Maboungou and three internationally […]

Study Dance at York University

ABOUT THE EVENT Sign up to explore Canada’s largest and most comprehensive Dance program (BFA) in an info session led by Patrick Alcedo, Chair of the Department of Dance, York University. Learn what our students do in Choreography Dance/Performance or Dance Education streams of the Dance program.  November 20, 2023 8:00 am to 9:00 am […]

2023 Dance Studies Graduate Symposium

The Department of Dance graduate program is excited to announce our upcoming Dance Studies Graduate Symposium, a multi-day, virtual event taking place on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29. The symposium will feature two days of guest speakers from dance studies and related fields, plus an interdisciplinary roundtable featuring York University graduate students. The […]