Current Events

A male dancer dressed in black, lying on the floor with his feet in the air.

NYC contemporary dance company presents works by Omar Roman de Jesus, Norbert de la Cruz III, and Jaime Carabetta—three of today’s most in-demand choreographers.

Past Events

Five dancers dressed in grey and black, facing to their left with one arm overhead and the other arm across their bodies.

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre presents a series of three Spring Concerts on April 17 at 7 p.m., and April 19th at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The programs feature hip-hop, ballet, modern and contemporary choreography including works by Merce Cunningham and George Balanchine as well as new pieces by faculty and students.

A large group of VRDT dancers on stage all wearing purple in different poses with arms up with text "VRDT Alum homecoming".
Apr. 5, 2025, 10:00–11:15 a.m.

Join us for a special panel event at the Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre (VRDT) Homecoming to hear from Vassar dance alums as they share their career journeys within and outside the dance world.

Abdul Ghani wearing traditional Pakistani folk dance clothes holding hands out in front.
Feb. 12, 2025, 4:00–6:00 p.m.

A dance workshop featuring Dance student participants. Open for observation, first come/first served. Refreshments will be available.

Campus community only, please.

A person in a dancing pose on on a darkened stage.
Feb. 7, 2025, 7:00 p.m.

Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre performs works created by faculty, students, and guest choreographers, selected from the current repertory. The program includes a special appearance by dancers from the Parul Shah Dance Company, whose work harnesses the expressive power of Indian classical dance to promote cultural understanding and explore questions around identity and humanity.

MODfest 2025

Four dancers performing on stage
Dec. 13, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

A showcase featuring highlights from the fall Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre (VRDT) dance concert, a performance by NYC’s Battery Dance Company, and works created through Dancing to Connect, a collaboration between Vassar College and Poughkeepsie High School students. Open to the public.

A person in a white dress and long dark hair performs on a dark stage.
Nov. 21, 7:00 p.m. – Nov. 23, 2024

These are the first performances by VRDT for the 2024/25 season. Each evening features jazz, ballet, modern and contemporary choreography by faculty and students. The world premiere of guest choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie will also be showcased during this performance. Reservations required.

A person with long brown hair performs on a darkened stage in front of a microphone. The person is wearing all black clothing.
Apr. 26, 2024, 7:00 p.m.

A performance of original dance works by four Vassar seniors. Reserve free tickets.