Student performing a ballet move in front of College Hall while wearing a vest.
November 19, 2022

Fall Dance Day for High School Students

Event Details

Date & Time

Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Event Link

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Department

Dance


Cost

$40


Location

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center


Contact/Registration

dance@gonzaga.edu


Event Type & Tags

  • Academics
  • Arts Culture

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About This Event

2022 Schedule

*Subject to change

1:00-1:10 pm Check-In: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Lobby
1:10 - 1:45 pm Welcome and Info Session-PAC
2:00 - 3:15 pm Ballet Class-PAC (dancers only, no parent observation)
3:30 - 4:30 pm Musical Theatre Class-PAC (dancers only, no parent observation)
4:45 - 5:15 Q&A with GU Dance students-TDS
7:30-9:00 Dance Presents! 1 ticket included-PAC

Info Session will be recorded and made available following the event.
Email dance@gonzaga.edu for more info.

Info Session

Join us in the Recital Hall of the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Families are welcome to learn more about the Dance Program from Director, Suzanne Ostersmith. Can't join us in Spokane? That's okay! Email dance@gonzaga.edu to sign up to receive a recording of the event.

Classes

Students participate in classes taught by Gonzaga Dance Program Faculty with a focus on Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz and Musical Theatre in the Recital Hall of the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Classes will not be open to observers, but families can return for the Q&A with Gonzaga Dancers.

Q&A with GU Dancers

Bring your questions for current GU Students studying dance. Families welcome.

Dance Presents!

November 19, 7:30pm
Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
This year's Dance Presents! show features a performance from the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is Utah's most established institution for contemporary dance. The Company actively embraces and commissions the work of contemporary choreographers, tours worldwide, and develops dynamic education and community outreach programming. Additionally, the Gonzaga University Repertory Dance Company will be performing a work by Ashley Menestrina and company director CarliAnn Forthun-Bruner.