DANCE moves where IMAGINATION
The Department of Dance at Kennesaw State University is Georgia’s largest undergraduate dance program, and home to Atlanta’s premiere dance theater. We offer a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, unique professional partnerships, extensive cocurricular activities, and exciting performance and choreographic opportunities.
The 2024-2025 season provides a platform for the outstanding education that students receive at KSU Dance, and we hope that you
will join us in our world-class facilities for our dynamic new season. You will experience high caliber works by our faculty and students, and by nationally and internationally accomplished guest artists.
Our professional presenting season and partnerships distinguish KSU Dance and provide students with unique and valuable experiences to engage with the professional practice of dance.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change. Visit kennesaw.edu/arts/concerts-events/ to confirm your event details. 3
KSU
Dance Company;
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Lauren Liz Photography.
8 p.m. | $15-$20 AUG. 23-24
KSU DANCE THEATER Marietta campus
Double EXPOSURE
Double Exposure proudly presents two world premieres by nationally acclaimed choreographers Tristian Griffin and Christian Denice. Created exclusively for the KSU Dance Company, these works represent the culmination of the Eleo Pomare/Glenn Connor Summer Residency program. This inspiring and dynamic evening of original concert dance promises to push the boundaries of artistic innovation.
Dancer Coreá Batey; image by Lauren Liz Photography.
Dancer Haley Fink; i mage by Lauren Liz Photography.
FEB.
8 p.m. | $15-$20 14-15
KSU DANCE THEATER Marietta campus
presents
Anne Plamondon
Productions
MYOKINE
An exceptional dancer, Anne Plamondon also traces her path as a choreographer. Her new creation, Myokine, focuses on the body in its entirety and lets its voice emerge to express very current concerns.
Dancer Anne Plamondon; image courtesy of the artist.
In pursuit of embodying classical ballet’s elegance and harnessing the vibrant energy of contemporary dance, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre opens its 2025 Spring Season with Duality. The performance showcases two dance works, including a highly-anticipated world premiere by esteemed choreographer Frank Chaves. The extraordinary dancers of Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre, celebrated for their technical prowess and artistic expression, invite you to experience an interconnected world where mind, body, and spirit converge.
8 p.m. | $15-$20 25-26 KSU DANCE THEATER Marietta campus
Student Dance CONCERT
The Student Dance Concert features a compilation of captivating student works set on the KSU Dance Company. This curated event celebrates the diversity and creative talents of our students.
Dancer Arianna Gavrilas; image by Lauren Liz Photography.
Open Dance EVENTS
September 22 | 5 p.m.
Chastain Pointe, Kennesaw campus | FREE
An innovative hour of student work performed in an informal and site-specific setting.
Dance on the Green Senior Dance Showcase
September 25 | 12:30 p.m. April 8-9 | 6 p.m.
The Department of Dance and Atlanta-based Full Radius Dance present an exciting afternoon of physically-integrated dance. Campus Green, Kennesaw campus | FREE
KSU Dance Theater, Marietta campus | FREE
Dance majors share original works of choreography, screendance, and research.
Dancer Zoey Daniels; image by Lauren Liz Photography.
Fall Undergraduate Research Workshop
Theater
Through this workshop undergraduate students will share their works in progress through presentations and open Q&A discussion.
Faculty Research in the Arts
Please join as COTA Faculty present Research in the Arts.
Come join our College of the Arts students as they present at the Fall Symposium of Student Scholars, which showcases research.
NAME-A-SEAT SUPPORT
Friends and patrons have the opportunity to demonstrate their support by naming a seat in the KSU Dance Theater, Stillwell Theater, or in Morgan Concert Hall. Each dedicated seat will be permanently affixed with a plaque bearing your name, business name, or the name of someone you wish to honor. Your contribution of $1,000 per seat will immediately impact the programs of the college and its units at KSU for years to come.
DEPARTMENT OF DANCE
KSU Dance Theater, Marietta campus
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Stillwell Theater, Kennesaw campus
BAILEY SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center in Morgan Concert Hall, Kennesaw campus
To make a donation or for more information, please contact: Kay Peninger
kpeninge@kennesaw.edu
470-578-6650 | kennesaw.edu/ticketing
College of the Arts
Prof. Valerie B. Morris, Interim Dean
Dr. Leslie J. Blackwell, Interim Senior Associate Dean
Dr. Peter Fielding, Associate Dean
Prof. Geo Sipp, Director, School of Art & Design
Prof. Marsha Barsky, Chair, Department of Dance
Dr. Nathan Nabb, Director, Bailey School of Music
Prof. Chuck Meacham, Chair, Department of Theatre & Performance Studies artsKSU.com