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Drexel Dance Lecture: Pioneer Winter

November 3, 2023 | 6:00PM | URBN Annex Black Box Theater

Pioneer Winter (he/they) is a Miami-based choreographer and artistic director of Pioneer Winter Collective, an intergenerational and physically integrated dance-theater company, rooted in social practice and community, queer excellence, and beauty beyond the mainstream. Recognized in Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch, Pioneer Winter’s work democratizes performance in public spaces, museums and galleries, stage, and film. Most recently, their renowned duet Gimp Gait created in collaboration with Marjorie Layne Burnett is featured in the 2022 book Screendance from Film to Festival: Celebration and Curatorial Practice by Cara Hagan.

Drexel Dance Day 2024

Saturday, February 10, 2024

The day begins with three sample technique classes in Ballet, Modern, and West African dance from our faculty. After lunch, there will be presentations on possible careers in dance education, physical therapy, dance/movement therapy, and custom-designed career track followed by additional classes in Jazz and Hip-Hop. The day concludes with two complimentary tickets to the Drexel University Dance Ensemble Winter Concert in the Mandell Theater.

All of this, including lunch, costs $50.00, which can be paid through the registration portal. Registration will open in December 2023.

Drexel Dance Ensemble and FreshDance Winter Concerts

February 8-10, 2024 | Mandell Theater

FreshDance
February 8, 2024 | 7:30pm
February 10, 2024 | 2pm

Our first-year dance ensemble students explore dance that is captivating and passionate. This concert will feature choreography by guest choreographers and faculty exploring modern, ballet, and hip-hop.

Dance Ensemble
February 9, 2024 | 7:30pm
February 10, 2024 | 7:30pm

Come see an exciting evening of dance featuring Ellen Forman winner Kareem Goodwin, professional guest artists, and dance faculty. Bodies exchanging ideas, dancing in community, and a visual landscape for all!

Student Dance Works

May 29+31, 2024 | 7:30PM | Mandell Theater

This concert will serve as a platform for student driven choreography. Through mentorship and creative research, students will dive into their own artistic impetus. Come see emerging artistic voices as they develop unique dance and performance.

Drexel Dance Ensemble and FreshDance Spring Concerts

May 30 + June 1, 2024 | 7:30PM | Mandell Theater

FreshDance and Dance Ensemble join forces for our Spring concert that dives into artistic research by leading professional artists in the field. We will feature work by Guggenheim Fellow Silvana Cardell, other professional guest artists, and dance faculty.

Reserve Your Tickets.

CONTACT
Blanca Huertas-Agnew
Dance Program Director
drexeldance@drexel.edu