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With the new school year just around the corner, we are honored to share the names of our 2025-2026 GMU SOD co-presidents. We can’t wait to watch them lead in style!

We might stretch far, but we always snap back to each other.

Our GMU dancers and alumni had a great time uniting at the RubberBand Dance intensive this summer.


Pictured from top left to right
Mimi- sophomore
Laila- sophomore
Olivia- senior
Riley- sophomore
Anna- Alumni
Josh- senior
Shannon- junior
Carlyn- junior
Jovick- Alumni

GMU dance majors take on the Gaga Lab at Orsolina28 in Italy!

Immersing themselves in research and movement to expand their artistic voice’s

Pictured from left to right:
Lexie- rising Junior
Chloe- rising sophomore
Gigi- rising junior
Hannah- rising senior

our incredible director taught in Atlanta alongside a legendary drummer who was one of Katherine Dunham’s musicians. A powerful reminder of the legacy we’re all connected to.

✨Ready to take center stage? ✨

The George Mason University School of Dance is where artistry meets innovation. Whether you dream of performing or shaping the future of dance through teaching and choreography, Mason Dance gives you the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive.

🌟 Professional faculty.
🌟 Guest artists from leading companies.
🌟 State-of-the-art studios.
🌟 Vibrant community of movers and creators.

Newest member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company- Congratulations, Caleb Mansor! From grand jetés across GMU studios to turning heads at PTDC, this alum is ready to take the Modern Dance world by storm! 💚✨

📸: Megan Maloy Photography

Our version of a jungle gym.
Mason dancers build, climb, and connect on and off stage. During the summer, our dance community spreads across the globe for intensives, training, and new experiences. 🌎

Stay tuned to see some of the great things our dancers are doing this summer✨

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Train. Create. Perform. Repeat.
Pushing boundaries and building futures one step at a time. 👣

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Mason alum Lauren Stucko is performing in twintiger—choreography by Laura Halzack, with fellow alumni in the cast. Catch the show if you’re in NYC!

📸: Paul B. Goode

See you later, alligator🪷

Our final 2025 senior spotlight is on Taylor Gati (She/Her) from New York!

“Auditioning for this program was the best decision I ever made. I am so thankful for the faculty and my peers for helping me become the person and artist I am today!”

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Trust the process🌦️

This 2025 senior spotlight is on Sidney Durand (She/Her) from Texas!

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears.” - Jalaluddin Rumi

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