April 2, 2025

PU Dance Program Holds Spring Dance Festival

NEW WORK: From left are Princeton University seniors Ethan Arrington and Paige Sherman in rehearsal of a contemporary ballet by Matthew Neenan for the annual Spring Dance Festival. (Photo by Jon Sweeney)

Spring Dance Festival: Threshold, the annual dance concert presented by seniors in Princeton University’s Program in Dance, premieres five works on Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Hearst Dance Theater in the Lewis Arts complex on the campus.

Included are a group piece fusing different dance styles by senior Kate Stewart and a new solo contemporary work by senior Adam Littman Davis; a new solo work choreographed by guest artist Tamisha A. Guy performed by senior Madison Qualls; a new solo work by faculty member Davalois Fearon performed by senior Moses Abrahamson; and a new contemporary ballet duet choreographed by guest artist Matthew Neenan performed by seniors Ethan Arrington and Paige Sherman.

The Program in Dance, now in its 54th year, has grown to include five full-time and nine adjunct faculty and offers 23 different courses serving more than 400 students each year with a curriculum that includes introductory courses, courses suited for dancers at the pre-professional level, as well as courses in dance studies and interdisciplinary contemporary practices.

Admission is free. Tickets are available at arts.princeton.edu.