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Performers in the 2025 Dance Theatre Group concert, Freshworks. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Dancing to a Different Tune: Concert Features Live Music and Dance

Live performances by Dickinson musicians enhance the 2025 Freshworks dance concert, along with guidance from an artist-in-residence and work by talented student-designers and costumers.

DIckinson's production of Future Anxiety. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Laughing Through the Apocalypse: Fall Play Serves Up Dystopia with a Side of Wry

In 'Future Anxiety,' a young generation grapples with life on a planet with increasingly drained resources and suspect inhabitants. Fortunately, Karl has built a spaceship.

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Creativity in Bloom: Dickinson Announces Spring Arts Events

From students to luminaries, we're highlighting work by Dickinsonians and guests at various stages of creative careers. Learn more about the can't-miss public arts events in store.

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First Inclusive and IDEAL Innovation Grants Awarded

Grants encourage faculty to find innovative ways to enhance equity and inclusion in class and on campus.

A progressive dance concert will take audience members through the Goodyear Building. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Dancing Through History: Campus Building in the Spotlight

A progressive concert in the Goodyear Building evokes the storied history of the space, from ultra-modern shoe factory to a vibrant space for student and faculty artists.

The Carlisle Theatre's production of "To Kill a Mockingbird" was risky. A team of experts from Dickinson and the local community helped provide context for a nuanced, powerful performance. Photo courtesy of Myers Media.

Can you perform 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in 2024?

With guidance from Dickinson experts, a local theatre put on a powerful, nuanced production of a controversial classic play.

Cellist Hanna Rumora and violinist Magnolia Rohrer of Hub New Music Ensemble cheer on students' performances during a strings masterclass in Rubendall Recital Hall. Photo by Dan Loh.

Acclaimed Musicians Offer Rewarding Masterclasses to Students

Individualized feedback was the name of the game as the Hub New Music ensemble visited campus for a dynamic residency.

Dickinson presents Angels in America: Millennium Nov. 1-3, 2024.

Dickinson Presents 'Angels in America, Part One'

First performed in the 1990s, this edgy and award-winning piece about love, identity, a health crisis, and political and religious division still resonates with audiences today.

Life Waste: A Biogas Musical will be performed Oct. 4 and 5 at the Dickinson College Farm at 7 p.m. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Life Waste: A Punk-Folk-Rock Musical About ... Biogas?

What happens when students and faculty collaborate with local farmers, musicians, scientists, activists and others on a punk-folk-rock musical about sustainable energy? You're invited to find out!

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Spotlight on the Unexpected: Fall Arts Events Surprise, Inspire

A biogas musical. A birbyne. Stop-motion animation. And so much more. Discover the unexpected—and also traditional—public arts events in store at Dickinson.

Alumni Weekend class of 1989 art exhibition

The Art of Connection

“It meant a lot to be seen and recognized for work I’ve been doing since graduation." The class of 1989's alumni art show/reunion brought classmates together in fresh and inspiring ways.

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Theatre & Dance and Dance Major Jobs 2024

Dance majors secure jobs at Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and more.

The 2024 DTG dance concert.

Freshworks Fuses Movement and Powerful Themes

Dickinson’s spring dance concert features powerfully affecting works on the generational effects of war, the love and sweat of small-business ownership and more.

Christian Winter '24, outside the Weiss Center for the Arts.

The Joy of Collaboration

“There’s nothing I love more than working on music with others,” says Christian Winter ’24, a music major with a minor in medieval & early modern studies who plans a career in theatre and teaching.

Dickinson presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical Spring Awakening March 1-3. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Rock and Rebellion: Dickinson Presents Spring Awakening

“Every new generation faces seemingly impossible challenges." The groundbreaking rock musical Spring Awakening brings this timeless struggle to the stage in an edgy, emotionally charged way.

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