Steven Caras presents a compelling lecture, revealing personal and professional milestones and setbacks, from being one of New York City Ballet’s youngest recruits to becoming its ultimate image maker.

September 23rd - 26th, 2019

LECTURE: Survival Instinct: A Dancer’s Story of Self-Reinvention, Steven Caras presents a compelling lecture with PowerPoint, revealing personal and professional milestones and setbacks, from being one of New York City Ballet's youngest recruits to becoming its ultimate image maker.

Reception to follow.

Wednesday September 25th, 7 p.m. in Frances Daly Ferguson Dance Theater, Kenyon Hall.

PHOTO EXHIBIT: A Dancer Captures Dance, exhibition of Steven's dance photography.

Monday September 23rd through Friday October 18th, Palmer Gallery, College Center.

Reception with Mr. Caras on Thursday September 26th, 5 p.m. in The Palmer Gallery.

MASTER CLASS: All are welcome to observe Steven Caras teach a ballet master class to Vassar’s advanced dancers.

Monday September 23rd, 1:30 p.m. in Studio 1 in Kenyon Hall.

All events are free and open to the public

The Steven Caras Residency at Vassar College is presented by the Dance Department and the Palmer Gallery, sponsored by the Dean of Faculty Office and the Media Studies and Art departments; and conceived and underwritten by Margaret Wellington ’69 and Robin Woodard ’69.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations or information on accessibility should contact the Campus Activities Office, (845) 437-5370.