The Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences Division of Humanities offers an array of opportunities in dance and the performing arts.

Each year, the college's dance program presents a fully produced concert showcasing original dance works. Concerts are performed on the stage of the beautiful Miniaci Performing Arts Center and feature choreography by faculty, students, and guest artists. The goal of each production is to provide audiences with a dance experience which questions, moves, and entertains, while also providing our students with professional-level performance experience.

Participation in the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences' dance program is open to all NSU students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the local community.

Opening Night, Say It Somehow
Opening Night, Say It Somehow is an evening of music and dance from Broadway to Bossa Nova, featuring NSU’s most talented performers.

Performance Theatre,
Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the University Center
October 3, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. (Opening Night Performance)
October 4, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. (VIP Performance only)
  October 4, 2008, at 8:00 p.m.  
October 5, 2008, at 2:00 pm

Residue
Choreographed by Elana Lanczi, M.F.A.
Residue is a new dance work choreographed by NSU dance faculty member Elana Lanczi, M.F.A., assistant professor in the Division of Humanities. Inspired by a personal loss, the dance examines the impact of an unexpected tragedy and celebrates the little moments that make life worth living.

Performance Theatre,
Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the University Center
January 30, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
January 31, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
February 1, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

Festival of Student Works
The Festival of Student Works will showcase student talents in all areas of the performing and visual arts.

Performance Theatre and Black Box Theatre,
Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the University Center
April 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
April 4, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.
April 5, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

Auditions

Check back for information on auditions for upcoming dance productions.

Admission to the college's performing arts productions is free, but reservations are required. To reserve seats, email nsutheatre@nova.edu or call (954) 262-8179.

Previous Performances

2007-2008 Season

Muscle to Bone: Moving the Power Within
Muscle to Bone: Moving the Power Within, a full-length dance concert, was presented six dance pieces, choreographed by guest artists and college faculty and featuring NSU student dancers.

2006-2007 Season

Groove: A Movement and Identity Journey
The second production of the season has eight pieces related to various aspects of human identity. It incorporates dance aspects from African, modern, contact improvisation, hip-hop, step, etc. into an evening of soul-filled, meaningful movement. The music also speaks to the impact of identity in the arts. Mailman-Hollywood Building, Second Floor Auditorium