Friends of Dance at UMW

09/09/2020

Resident Guest Instructor, Aaron Anker (PA Ballet, Indiana University, Avery Ballet) has expressed an interest in giving an adult ballet workshop.
Before you assume it is an advanced level class...
IT IS NOT! There is NO intimidation, NO experience necessary - just an eagerness to learn (or RE-LEARN) and a sense of humor!

The 3-week workshop with Aaron Anker will be held on Fridays at 4:30-5:30p beginning THIS Friday, Sept 11th.
Due to Aaron's schedule, we would need sign up - registration by Thursday, September 10th. Tuition is $50
We hope to hear from you SOON! To register please email: [email protected]

03/18/2020

To all members of the Mary Washington community:

Guidance from public health officials tells us that we should limit gatherings for several additional weeks as we all do our part to take the necessary steps to limit the spread of COVID-19.

As a result, we have reached the very painful conclusion that we will not be returning to normal operations this semester. UMW will continue remote instruction through the end of the semester and final exams. In addition, all campus-based or sponsored events at Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Dahlgren are cancelled through May 15.

UMW regrets that it must cancel all remaining community special events and programming through the remainder of the academic year. Through at least May 15, University and privately sponsored arts, cultural, and general special events and functions will be cancelled, including exhibitions, performances, and lectures.

Read the full update ➡️ http://bit.ly/2WlMbkj

11/03/2019

ALL DANCERS INVITED! Newly retired Richmond Ballet Ballerina, Maggie Small continues her Master Series on Sunday, NOVEMBER 10! Classes dedicated for dancers of all ages and levels as well as a TALK-BACK with Maggie open to students, parents and community!

03/20/2019

Only a few hours left, we are almost at a record setting donation day! Help us get to $4,000! Thank you for all the support for dance at UMW

We're on . Join us at givingday.umw.edu on March 19, 2019 to help reach the goal of 3,500 gifts to UMW!

03/15/2019

03/15/2019

Giving Day is coming up THIS TUESDAY! Please be sure to support our dance community at UMW. Remember all donations will be matched, we appreciate your gifts!

We're on . Join us at givingday.umw.edu on March 19, 2019 to help reach the goal of 3,500 gifts to UMW!

02/24/2019

Support Dance at UMW!

On March 19, 2019, we will come together for . For 24 hours, we will drive change through the power of giving. Join us and be .

WOW-This year a generous dance supporter has agreed to match your gift to dance scholarships so any gift, even just a few dollars, will be amplified!

We're on . Join us at givingday.umw.edu on March 19, 2019 to help reach the goal of 3,500 gifts to UMW!

04/27/2017

Dance is a wonderful source of movement, creativity, and physical fitness!

By STEPHANIE COOK There has been a debate over what category dance falls under for years. The general public as a form of art, or as a physical activity, but never as a sport has typically viewe…

02/23/2017

Meet another one of our featured performers this Saturday night !
Sophie Amelia Horn
Sophie Amelia, soprano, is a 17-year-old currently living in Fredericksburg, VA. She is a senior at Chancellor High School and will be attending New York University for a BM in vocal performance in the fall. She enjoys acting, singing, dancing, and playing piano in her free time. Sophie has participated in many musical theatre productions, some of her favorite roles including Cosette in Les Misérables, Sandra Bloom in Big Fish, and Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Sophie studies privately with Stephen Rudlin of the VA Rep Theatre and participates in the top vocal ensemble at her high school. She has been recognized in ACDA district, state, and national choirs, as well as being awarded Top Vocalist in FFPA’s Young Artist Competition. She is honored to have the opportunity to work with Avery Ballet and wishes to thank her family and friends for all of their support!

02/15/2017

http://friendsofdance.net/blog/2017/2/9/ballet-beyond-iv-the-performers

Join us and these incredible artists next weekend in Dodd Auditorium!

Avery Ballet Bowen McCauley Dance On Saturday, February 25, 2017, the Friends of Dance will join many arts patrons in the Fredericksburg area for a concert at the University of Mary Washington to benefit the scholarships in dance at the university. The evening will feature performances by Avery Ball...

02/10/2017

Max will be one of our featured performers at the Ballet & Beyond concert on February 25th- Check out our events page & mark your calendars!

When you think of the tuba, you might think of halftime at a football game, or polka songs played at Oktoberfest

02/02/2017

This Saturday at 7:30 pm in The Hurley Convergence Center's Digital Auditorium at UMW!

Tickets: https://www.artful.ly/store/events/11064

Representing cultural diversity and experiences through movement is the aim of dancers with the Next Reflex Dance Collective and the Light Switch Dance Theatre, based in Maryland, during the second