GVSU Dance Days
Photo by Darren Breen
Once a semester, prospective Dance students are invited to Grand Valley's Allendale campus to learn more about the program.
2023-2024 Dance Days
Friday, October 20, 2023
Friday, March 22, 2024
Fall Dance Day Schedule
8:30-9:00 a.m.: Check-in outside Dance Studio 1600 in the PAC
9:00-10:25 a.m.: Ballet Technique Class (leotards & tights or shirts & tights/fitted pants, soft ballet slippers for all)
10:30-11:55 a.m.: Modern Technique Class (pants that cover the knees, comfortable top/shirt, socks or bare feet)
11:55 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Lunch break – bring your own or explore campus options
1:00-2:30 p.m.: Informal Showing by GVSU Dance Company followed by Q&A with GVSU students and faculty
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Optional informational meeting for parents and guardians
2:30 p.m.: Dancers released to parents/guardians/self-transportation from Dance Studio 1600
Spring Dance Day Schedule
8:30-9:00 a.m.: Check-in outside Dance Studio 1600 in the PAC
9:00-10:25 a.m.: Ballet Technique Class (leotards & tights or shirts & tights/fitted pants, soft ballet slippers for all)
10:30-11:55 a.m.: Urban Dance (clean sneakers that won’t scuff a light colored floor)
11:55 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Lunch break – bring your own or explore campus options
1:00-2:30 p.m.: Informal Showing by GVSU Dance Company followed by Q&A with GVSU students and faculty
1:30-2:30 p.m.: Optional informational meeting for parents and guardians
2:30 p.m.: Dancers released to parents/guardians/self-transportation from Dance Studio 1600
Required Forms
Minors on Campus Release Form
Dance Liability Waiver - Minors
Dance Liability Waiver - Adults