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About FSU Dance

 

History

Established over 65 years ago, and offering a professional dance major for more than 40 of those years, FSU dance continues to be a pioneer and leader among college dance programs. The School has a reputation as a center for the creation, reconstruction and production of outstanding dance repertory, ranging from traditional classical choreography to contemporary original works. [more]

Mission

The mission of the Florida State University School of Dance is to provide an environment conducive to the highest caliber of dance training, art making and scholarship. Our approach encourages fluidity between the processes of making art, honing craft and deepening intellectual explorations. We cultivate the individual creative voice with exposure to diverse technical and philosophical approaches. Such an environment nurtures exceptional dance practitioners, allows us to make creative and intellectual contributions to the larger dance community, and fosters collaborative endeavors within and beyond our field.

Facilities

Renamed Montgomery Hall in 2004, the newly renovated facility is one of the finest in the country. It includes 6 dance studios, a fully equipped 380 seat proscenium theatre, black box studio/theatre, locker and dressing rooms, conditioning studio, audio lab, computer lab, media lab, costume shop, technology enhanced classrooms, offices, and conference rooms. [more]

MANCC

The Maggie Allesee National Center for Choreography (MANCC, pronounced man-see), is a dance and choreographic research center. MANCC seeks to compliment the activities of the School of Dance by strengthening and enhancing interaction between dance practitioners operating within and outside of an academic setting.

For more information please visit MANCC.org

About Tallahassee

Our State Capital and the home of the Seminoles!

From the Dean

Message from the Dean of the College of Visual Arts, Theatre & Dance at FSU.

Bylaws

FSU School of Dance Bylaws