Lindenwood University Dance Program

Lindenwood University Dance Program Offering Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Dance: Minor - Dance Studio Management

Dancers at Lindenwood take technique classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and tap. Studies in dance history, theory & composition, technology for dance, and kinesiology are also available. Prospective students can choose from the following concentrations:

Bachelor of Arts - Dance
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance
Dance Minor
Dance Studio Management Minor

For more information, please contact Tricia Zweier:

Who needs to know? Lindenwood University’s High School Dance Day registration will open soon!! Spend the day learning ab...
09/03/2026

Who needs to know? Lindenwood University’s High School Dance Day registration will open soon!!

Spend the day learning about some of the core courses in the BA/BFA dance curriculum. All classes will be taught by LINDENWOOD faculty. In addition, all participants will receive a ticket to the fall dance concert and a high school dance day T-shirt. Teachers are welcome to observe.

Fall 2027 prospective Dance Majors can use this day as their audition for the BFA program and/or for Fine and performing arts grant scholarships. Please note: A completed FAFSA is required before awards can be made.

Fall and Winter Dance Concert auditions ✅Catch these performers in Fall Dance: November 19-21 and Winter Dance: January ...
08/27/2026

Fall and Winter Dance Concert auditions ✅

Catch these performers in Fall Dance: November 19-21 and Winter Dance: January 28-30!!

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✨ TWO WEEKS. ✨We’re officially two weeks away from our favorite people returning to campus! 🖤💛As we get ready to kick of...
08/10/2026

✨ TWO WEEKS. ✨

We’re officially two weeks away from our favorite people returning to campus! 🖤💛

As we get ready to kick off the 2026–2027 academic year, we’re sharing a few fun facts about what’s ahead for Lindenwood Dance. 👀✨

From our incredible faculty and exciting guest artists to new opportunities for our students to learn, create, perform, and grow, we have SO much to look forward to.

We can’t wait to have our people back together, filling the studios, stages, hallways, and campus with energy again. Here’s to another exciting year of dance, community, creativity, and opportunity.

Welcome back soon, dancers. We’ve missed you! 🖤💛

Thanks for the shoutout!! 🖤💛
04/29/2026

Thanks for the shoutout!! 🖤💛

Mark your calendar!
04/28/2026

Mark your calendar!

Great shots, from a great day! National Dance Week, STL.
04/23/2026

Great shots, from a great day! National Dance Week, STL.

Here is our next round of choreographers for our second concert, Stories We Become. See the premiere works of these crea...
04/21/2026

Here is our next round of choreographers for our second concert, Stories We Become. See the premiere works of these creative minds come to life on stage. Grab your tickets for a 7:30pm performance on Thursday the 23rd and Saturday the 25th, through the link in our bio!

Here are some words from the choreographers…

Lily Prescott’s “Good Vibes Onlyyy:)” celebrates how dance brings people together. In this
piece, Lily’s dancers embody joy and camaraderie, showing the powerful sense of
community that dance creates.

“Embracing the Unknown,” choreographed by Mariko Kumanomido, in collaboration with
the performers in the moment, uses structured improvisation to explore questions of
interconnectedness, individuality vs. group, and process vs. outcome. The structure of the
dance is somewhat set, but parts of the content are left up to the dancers, allowing for
individuality, choices, and the unpredictable to emerge.

Through intricate choreography and partner work, Taylor Tricroce uses contemporary
movement to explore the many ways people express and receive love. In “how we give, and
what we hold,” dancers embody the duality of deep emotional connection‚ the
overwhelming intensity of its beauty and joy contrasted against the challenges and
heartache that arise when each person is fluent in a different love language.

Grace Ferrell’s “Existing In The Orchestra” explores the internal music conductor that lives
within us, the voice of our thoughts that overanalyzes, redirects, and questions our every
move. Through sharp, commanding gestures contrasted with moments of collapse and
resistance, the choreography reveals how our thoughts can blur the line between who is
truly in control: ourselves or the surrounding orchestra of external influences. As the
movement swells and fractures, it reflects the struggle to quiet the noise and reclaim
authorship over our own rhythm.

Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets for this upcoming show! Stories We Become lights up the stage this Thursda...
04/20/2026

Visit the link in our bio to get your tickets for this upcoming show! Stories We Become lights up the stage this Thursday and Saturday, with dazzling performances and choreographic displays. See you there!

Here are our choreographers for Act 1 of Stories We Become! Come see these incredible pieces on Thursday and Saturday th...
04/20/2026

Here are our choreographers for Act 1 of Stories We Become! Come see these incredible pieces on Thursday and Saturday this weekend!

Here are some words from the choreographers!

Set to the haunting music of Nina Simone, Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, and The Doors,
“Clownin Around” by Morgan Williams and Kate Alava, of Water Street Dance Milwaukee,
explores the tension between performance and authenticity. Through striking physicality
and circus-inspired imagery, dancers embody clowns forced to mask pain with smiles,
revealing a world where humor gives way to raw vulnerability. Ultimately, the piece shifts
toward a fragile sense of hope, carried by moments of connection, risk, and release.

Maddie Young’s “We Were Meant To Meet” brings the invisible string theory to life,
imagining that who we are is shaped by every person we’ve ever met, constantly shifting,
aligning, and expanding beyond their presence. This piece celebrates the energy of being
truly seen, heard, and valued, showing how those connections continue to live within us. At
its core, “We Were Meant To Meet” reminds us that nothing is coincidence: every soul we
encounter has the power to teach, heal, or love us. True belonging begins when we trust
ourselves enough to stand fully in who we are, both in connection with others and
independently.

Ava Peltier’s “echoes of you” is about the experience of losing someone close to you and
learning how that loss shapes the way you move through life. It will also explore how the
people and things around you can influence, change, and guide you along the way.

“Инат” is a Serbian word/concept describing defiant resilience and stubborn pride. Through
dynamic movement and shifting energy, Stasa Rackov’s choreography reflects the
emotional struggle between resistance, identity, and strength.

“Outmatched” is an intense piece that focuses on musicality and movement quality. The
choreography pushes both the dancers and the audience to feel the tension, dynamics,
and precision of each moment. Through its athleticism and expressive energy, Amber
Fialka invites the audience into a powerful and immersive dance experience.

Introducing our choreographers for Act 2 of Stories We Tell coming up next week! These talented individuals are premieri...
04/18/2026

Introducing our choreographers for Act 2 of Stories We Tell coming up next week! These talented individuals are premiering their works to audiences on Wednesday the 22nd and Friday the 24th at 7:30pm. Get your tickets now at the link in our bio!

Here are some words from the choreographers…

Set to the playful, syncopated rhythms of ragtime, “a proper way to fracture” by Tricia
Zweier creates an atmosphere of teasing, boundary-pushing, and sly irreverence. Through
sharp gestures and unpredictable interactions, the performers transform fabric into an
extension of their audacious play, crafting a world where humor and risk collide in
unexpected ways.

Allena Wheeler presents “Neptune,” a ballet inspired by her long-held vision to
choreograph to The Planets. This excerpt offers a glimpse of what will become a full-length
production set to the entire score, blending artistry and imagination.

Lauren Combs’ “when the curtain falls” is a lively, upbeat jazz dance that plays with the
energy of a performance from start to finish. The dancers guide the audience through the
polished excitement of the stage, moments of lighthearted connection, and the little
moments that are typically held backstage.

Lexi Young’s “three kisses” is a dynamic contemporary work whose choreography is
inspired by the physical and emotional phases of death. The body and mind begin to
unravel as physical pain transforms into delirium. Through movement, the dancers embody
fleeting moments of rally and unexpected euphoria, evoking vivid sensations of touch,
shared memories, and the presence of loved ones surrounding the weakening body. In
quiet intimacy, hands clasp, breaths slow, and one final inhale is followed by an exhale that
meets no return.

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