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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Department of Dance presents York Dances 2023: Convergence York Dances 2023: Convergence features new choreographic works of 27 third year BFA majors performed by students engaged in all levels of York’s programs in Dance. Convergence dances are born of our celebration of being together, our respect and sometimes struggle for individuality, and our dedication […]
The York University School of the Arts, Media Performance & Design (AMPD) Dean, Dr. Sarah Bay-Cheng, sits down with York alumni Amanda Cordner (Actor, HBO Max’s Sort Of), Laura Friedmann (Producer, Wrapped Productions inc.), Jennifer Holness (Founder, Hungry Eyes Media), Beth Janson (Chief Operating Officer, TIFF) and Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu (Artistic Director, Obsidian Theatre) to talk […]